What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at Sickles Market?
The Market at Sickles Farm is seeking a strategic and technology-driven Director of Finance to oversee all financial operations, optimize purchasing processes, and manage vendor relationships. This role will work closely with the Director of Operations to ensure cost-efficient procurement and streamlined financial workflows. Additionally, the Director of Finance will be responsible for implementing and managing financial technology solutions to enhance accounting, reporting, and financial analysis.
Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Manage and optimize purchasing processes, working with operations to ensure cost- effective procurement.
- Oversee vendor management, negotiating contracts, pricing agreements, and payment terms to drive cost savings.
- Implement and oversee financial technology solutions, including accounting software, ERP systems, and automated reporting tools.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, leveraging technology for real-time analytics and insights.
- Monitor cash flow, expenses, and procurement budgets, ensuring financial efficiency.
- Analyze vendor performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
- Develop and enforce internal financial controls, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulatory requirements.
- Provide financial insights to executive leadership, supporting strategic decision-making.
- Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a technology-driven and data-focused financial culture.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong expertise in financial technology systems, including ERP platforms, automated reporting tools, and AI-driven financial analytics.
- Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, and vendor management.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills to support data-driven decision-making.
- Experience with financial controls, regulatory compliance, and cash flow management.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Ability to streamline accounting and reporting processes using technology.
Working Conditions; Job Requirements and Physical Demands / Requirements that relate directly to the essential job duties and functions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90 % of the workday
- Must be able to move or traverse for 90 % of the workday
- Work in an environment that features hot and cold temperature variations
- Work in an environment in which you are exposed to food allergens
- See also job duties and responsibilities above, including essential job functions
More about The Market at Sickles Farm...
The Market at Sickles Farm is built on a long legacy of quality at the tip of the Two River Peninsula in Little Silver, NJ, specializing in fresh, locally sourced produce, artisinal groceries, and delightful prepared foods. We pride ourselves on quality and care, high caliber customer service, product selection, delicious groceries and bites.
The Market at Sickles Farm is a company that truly values its employees and prioritizes a positive workplace culture. We offer a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being:
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- A generous PTO program.
- And much MORE!
The Market at Sickles Farm is an equal opportunity employer that complies with EEOC and NJ Division on Civil rights rules and regulations. The employer is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and does not discriminate based on race, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability or based on any class, category or characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
Salary
$150,000 - $200,000 per year
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000
