Manager, Finance - Value/specialty/drug

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. 

 

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 
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