Manager, Finance -

As the Manager, of Finance - Value/Specialty/Drug, you will support with all aspects of planning, analysis, and reporting specific to the full P&L consolidation. You will be the key business partner contact for the leadership team in allocating resources, evaluating indirects and marketing spend, and supporting with core reporting. You will be wholly responsible for the management of all aspects of the P&L and Balance Sheet consolidation. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

• PLANNING AND ANALYSIS 

  Lead planning process management FRE/SRE/BP across controllable areas to ensure key account business teams meets their targets/goals 

  Manage controlling activities to maximize ROI, tight spend control, while empowering the field with business partner support 

  Communicate monthly reporting materials to assist department heads in managing trade spend while preparing and consolidating analysis to provide transparency on risks and opportunities. 

  Support in coordinating the Business Plan/Revised Estimates across channels while effectively managing budget owners during to ensure all goals are met successfully 

  Support, challenge, and influence the budget owners in alignment with business plan priorities

  Deliver high-quality spend analysis and solutions to improve business efficiency  

  Establish regular budget reviews with key stakeholders and provide insights on financial forecast while ensuring P&L commitments are being met

• BUSINESS SUPPORT & COMMUNICATION 

  Be able to understand complex business processes and communicate them in an effective manner to all key stakeholders

  Provide leadership on important initiatives while acting as the finance lead on key projects and initiatives

  Establish a strong working relationship with sales leads & Finance partners to uplevel the business

  Turn fact-based Insights into action, influence business partners using data to create actionable plans and conclusions 

  Maximize field training with best practices to drive effectiveness across the network

  Review, update, and implement processes to ensure consistent efficiency  

• PROJECT SUPPORT 

  Enhance ROI analysis for Capex & Trade investments across key accounts

  Lead efforts in controllable area around trade promotion management including pricing & promotion analysis to maximize spend efficiency

  Support new business rollouts

  Ad-hoc project support/analysis of other initiatives 

  Year End Audit support 

• TEAM DEVELOPMENT 

  Coaching the team through internal stakeholder engagement and accountability 

  Leading and developing your team to help them provide the right insights and support for the field teams 

  Ensuring proper team involvement during all planning cycles (FRE/SRE/BP) 

  Setting clear tasks for the team which are tied to the larger organizational goals 

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university 
• CPA is preferred 
• 5 + years experience in Finance.  
• Highly analytical, fast learner, positive attitude 
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, familiarity with any integrated business analysis tool (SAP BI/ Hyperion) 
• Ability to analyze data and identify opportunities or trends 
• Good communication and presentation skills 
• A structured and well-organized individual 
• Must be self-motivated and proactive and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment 
• High performer with desire to learn 
• Prior CPG experience a plus 

• Travel 10-20%
• Permanent
• Benefits eligible