Commercial Finance Manager

Summary:

The Commercial Finance Manager works closely with both Finance and Sales function to provide decision support related to results reporting and forecasting. This role works collaboratively across Sales, Demand Planning, & Operations, and provides support to the sales teams in areas of reporting, financial tools, and systems.

In This Role, You'll Have The Opportunity To:

• Manages the monthly sales forecast including tracking of risk & opportunities
• Responsible for the month end close analysis of Gross to Net variances, Price/Mix analysis, and Demand Planning forecast gaps
• Provides financial insights into inventory in trade and on hand in relation to current POS trends
• Works closely with Demand Planning and Supply Chain to understand risks & opportunities to the sales forecast
• Reviews opportunities for gross pricing such as price increases and channel mix
• Serves as the primary support person for all commercial finance related issues for Sales and Operations
• Work closely with Sales and demand planning on daily basis to ensure accurate sales forecasting
• Analyzes customer/business unit revenue performance, profitability, and other key performance metrics necessary to optimize business unit financial performance
• Documents processes, standard methodologies, and requirements in a way that can be understood by business
• Analyzes external economic conditions and their impact on business operations, e.g., inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, etc.
• Generates financial models to measure and forecast potential impacts of promotions and potential available inventory situations
• Drives continuous improvements across processes ensuring timely and accurate reporting and analysis
• Leads the Gross and Net Sales forecasting and budgeting processes including monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts
• Provide commentary on Monthly Net Sales results and quarterly outlooks
• Provides Pre & Post Analysis of Trade Spend promotional events to maximize ROI
• Completes ad hoc analysis and requests as needed

Requirements :

What You Need To Succeed

• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize without compromising details to accuracy or deadlines
• Detail-oriented with a high level of organization
• Expert level knowledge in Excel, including the ability to develop complex multivariable models
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to influence others
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Power BI (highly preferred)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum of 5 Years of relevant experience in Finance
• Consumer Products industry experience preferred

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time