Senior Manager, Finance – Distribution and Logistics

Illumina

. Lead the financial operating framework for Global Logistics & Distribution, Global Trade & Compliance, Packaging Engineering, freight, duties, tariffs, cost-to-deliver activities, and regional supply chain operations .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSenior💰 $141,600 - $212,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting within logistics and supply chain operations, with a strong focus on cost-to-deliver analysis and trade compliance. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present actionable insights to senior leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Budgeting And ForecastingVariance AnalysisLogistics And Distribution FinanceSAP

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingCost-To-Deliver AnalysisSavings TrackingDriver-Based ForecastingGross Margin AnalysisTrade ComplianceFreight ManagementTariff MitigationUATPost-Implementation Benefit Validation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipAnalytical ThinkingDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointTM1Cognos BIAI And Automation Tools

Industry Keywords

Global TradeSupply Chain OperationsPackaging Engineering3PL ActivityFinance Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cognos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the financial operating framework for Global Logistics & Distribution, Global Trade & Compliance, Packaging Engineering, freight, duties, tariffs, cost-to-deliver activities, and regional supply chain operations
Lead budgeting and forecasting for operating expense, headcount, freight, duties, tariffs, trade compliance, logistics savings, and transformation program benefits
Manage Global Logistics & Distribution expenses, regional supply chain operations, distribution center finance support, 3PL activity, accruals, savings tracking, and reporting
Own driver-based forecasts for freight, intercompany freight, STO duty, tariffs, and cost-to-deliver drivers
Track logistics, trade compliance, packaging, and tariff mitigation project savings and validate benefits
Provide financial modeling and business case support for logistics, trade compliance, packaging, customer delivery, and supply chain network initiatives
Partner with regional supply chain teams to forecast and manage OpEx and CapEx
Support regional distribution networks through forecasting, variance analysis, cost-to-deliver insights, and financial decision support
Lead regional cost-to-deliver reporting and forecasting and support warehouse and network strategy
Partner with Packaging Engineering to validate project savings and support customer delivery financial analysis
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Trade Compliance, Accounting, Operations, and Finance leadership
Present risks, opportunities, recommendations, variance analysis, and actionable drivers to senior leaders
Use approved AI, automation, and analytics to improve Finance processes and decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required
Minimum of 12 years of progressive Finance experience
Experience supporting operations, supply chain, logistics, global trade, or manufacturing-related finance
3–6 years of management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong knowledge of FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, gross margin, freight, duties, tariffs, cost-to-deliver, and supply chain cost drivers
Experience partnering with Logistics & Distribution, Global Trade & Compliance, Packaging Engineering, Accounting, Supply Chain, and regional operations teams
Ability to build driver-based forecasts and translate operational activity into financial impact
Experience supporting business cases, savings tracking, UAT, post-implementation benefit validation, and transformation programs
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required
Ability to work onsite in San Diego as required by business needs
Experience with SAP, TM1, Cognos BI, or similar planning and reporting systems preferred
Must reside in the San Diego area and be able to commute to corporate offices
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable cash program (bonus or commission)
Equity for eligible roles
Access to genomics sequencing
Family planning
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Employee Resource Groups offering career development experiences, cultural awareness, and social responsibility opportunities