Senior Manager, Merchandising Finance & Analytics

Sysco

Senior Manager of Finance at Sysco responsible for key financial performance analysis and team development. Collaborating with merchandising to optimize growth and profitability through data-driven insights.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the analysis of key financial performance drivers, including variances to prior year and plan, and oversee evaluation of customer and vendor profitability to identify risks and opportunities; drive recommendations to senior leadership to improve profitability and support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
Direct analysis of expense performance and trends, ensuring clear visibility into variance drivers and cost optimization opportunities
Own the forecasting process and oversee the delivery of financial reporting and insights, ensuring outputs are accurate, actionable, and aligned with business trends and strategic priorities
Establish and standardize scalable financial processes and reporting frameworks to improve efficiency, consistency, and insight generation
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, fostering a high-performing and insight-driven finance organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in an analytical field (e.g., Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related discipline)
7 + years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, or analytics
Direct experience/ exposure to merchandising, pricing, or product/category management is preferred
Strong leadership experience managing and developing teams
Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
Ability to translate complex data into clear insights for senior executives
Preferred MBA or CFA
Experience in food distribution, retail, CPG, or multi-SKU environments
Experience working with large datasets, BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and ERP systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingforecastinganalytical skillsdata analysiscost optimizationvariance analysisprofitability analysisreporting frameworksinsight generationperformance analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentmentoringcommunicationinsight-drivenstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilityanalytical thinking

Certifications

MBACFA