Director, Finance

Director Finance: DSD East Central Region

This position is in Indianapolis, IN and provides strategic and financial leadership for a $0.6 billion revenue Direct Store Delivery (DSD) business in the East Central region, partnering with the Business Unit Sr. Director of Finance, Regional Vice President, Sr. Director of Operations, and their cross-functional leadership teams.

The role is responsible for all aspects of regional finance, planning, performance management, financial reporting, and partnering with commercial and operational leaders to execute strategic priorities and deliver financial commitments.

The successful candidate will bring strong strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and leadership presence, translating complex financial and operational information into clear insights, recommendations, and actions that improve business performance and strengthen accountability across the organization.

If you are looking to be at the center of the business, from warehousing and delivery to merchandising and commercial execution, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive change, and help accelerate growth. Join a team and organization that values thought leadership, continuous improvement, and career development.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic financial leadership and business partnership across Sales, Operations, Revenue Growth Management, and Marketing to drive profitable growth and achieve regional objectives.

• Lead the development of executive-level financial presentations and actively participate in monthly operating reviews and business performance discussions.

• Develop and communicate actionable financial metrics, driver-based analytics, and recommendations that influence decision-making and support revenue, operating income, and cash flow targets. Key areas include net sales generation, retail execution, new business development, M&A evaluations, operational productivity, expense management, cost-to-serve, and service-level optimization.

• Direct the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process, including cost management initiatives, to deliver financial commitments, identify productivity opportunities, and enhance value creation.

• Oversee weekly and monthly forecasting processes, financial modeling, and scenario planning to support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.

• Lead and support enterprise transformation initiatives across Finance, DSD, and other functional areas to improve capabilities, processes, and business outcomes.

• Oversee monthly financial close activities, including regional general ledger management and partner brand reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting, ensuring the regional P&L is accurate, compliant, and reported on time.

• Partner closely with field operations and sales leaders through regular site visits, market tours, and operational reviews to understand business challenges, validate financial assumptions, identify customer and process needs, and evaluate cost-to-serve, network optimization, labor, and productivity opportunities that improve business performance.

• Provide regional oversight of financial controls and operational compliance, partner with Corporate Audit on internal and external reviews, and ensure timely remediation and closure of identified control or audit findings.

• Lead financial evaluation, modeling, capital tracking, and business case development for strategic investments and capital-intensive projects.

• Support contract negotiations through financial analysis and evaluation of commercial terms and conditions.

• Perform other job-related duties as requested by management.

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's principles, policies, and applicable laws.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is required; MBA is preferred

• 10+ years of related experience with 5+ of those in a supervisory role

• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience strongly preferred

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Planning Analytics

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

• Experience with SAP

• Ability to use AI, automation, and analytical tools to improve Finance processes, reporting efficiency, data quality, and decision support

Required Competencies and aptitudes:

• Demonstrated leadership presence, sound judgment, self-direction, and the ability to influence senior leaders through clear verbal, written, and executive-level communication

• Strong analytical skills and the forward-thinking mindset to propose positive business solutions to problems

• High intellectual curiosity and strategic mindset

• Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately

• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced and complex operating environment

• Self-motivated and positive team player

• Proven experience building, leading, coaching, and developing finance talent, with a demonstrated commitment to team performance and succession readiness

• Ability to travel occasionally – 25-30%

• Ability to work hybrid (in office 3 days per week) and flexible hours as needed

• Ability to build trusted partnerships and influence outcomes in a matrixed organization

• Ability to follow Keurig Dr Pepper policies and procedures and model KDP values