Benefits on Day 1 - Health/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
- Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Overview
At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.
Primary Responsibilities
The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - Transportation will serve as the strategic finance partner to Transportation leadership, including the President of Logistics. He/she will translate operational drivers (routing, fleet productivity, cube utilization, backhaul profitability) into financial insights, own forecasting, reporting, and performance management across multiple Transportation P&Ls and ensure financial assumptions are transparent, analytically sound, and aligned with organizational priorities. As with all positions at KeHE, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Essential Functions
DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as the primary Finance business partner to the Transportation Leadership Team
- Lead forecasting, annual plan, flash reporting, and monthly P&L variance analysis
- Oversee close reviews and partners with Accounting on accruals and expense accuracy
- Convert operational metrics (routes, miles, cube, volume, productivity) into financial impact
- Build sophisticated, automated models in Workday Adaptive Planning that convert metrics into P&L impact.
- Present insights in weekly/monthly business reviews and leadership meetings
- Collaborate with Operations, Accounting, and Systems to improve reporting and data quality
- Support strategic planning, system enhancements, and deep-dive DC-level analysis
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Strong executive presence required.
- Advanced proficiency in financial planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
- Significant expertise with Financial Systems (Workday Adaptive Planning & Prism) and Reporting tools such as Power BI.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and talent development capabilities.
- Exceptional decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail balanced with strong conceptual and strategic thinking abilities.
- Effective communication and influencing skills with executive and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and meet tight deadlines.
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting required.
- MBA and/or CPA preferred.
- Minimum of 12+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis or related finance roles.
- At least 6+ years of people leadership experience managing and developing professional teams.
- At least 6+ years in Operations Finance-related roles required, preferably in Transportation
- Experience partnering with senior leaders in a complex, multi-business or distribution environment preferred.
- Strong background in enterprise financial modeling, budgeting, and strategic analysis.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer and using standard office equipment. The employee must be able to stand, walk, and move about the office as needed. Occasional light lifting of materials up to 20 pounds may be required. The role involves frequent use of computers, monitors, keyboards, and other office productivity tools. Limited business travel may be required based on business needs.
Requisition ID
2026-29115Equal Employer Opportunity Statement
KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.