Manager – Commercial Finance

Manager – Commercial Finance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Science, etc.) is required
• 7+ years of relevant financial analysis experience, preferably in branded manufactured goods or fast-moving consumer goods industry
• Proven analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Continuous Improvement mindset
• Innate curiosity
• Proficiency with Excel / Anaplan modeling, data management, and translating information into meaningful insights and presentations
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines, handle pressure, and perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated success working with cross-functional teams and business partners
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Highly motivated self-starter who has had experience working in ambiguous situations
• Strong business acumen and thorough understanding of business fundamentals
• Microsoft application skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Global HofR Category Management and Channel Marketing leadership, as well as collaborate with Commercial COEs Finance to drive value creation, provide financial guidance and insights, and analyze impacts.
• Develop financial modeling for new products development and launch under the Global HofR umbrella.
• Develop and deliver Brand / Product Category / Product reporting to support the Global HofR performance against forecast, plan, and prior year (includes mix, standard COGS, ASM)
• Partner with Revenue Growth Management (RGM) and Pricing Administration team to ensure successful pricing execution for the new product and annual price increases, as well as price realization.
• Work with Global Product Development (GPD) and Brand COEs to ensure accurate focus and investments forecast inclusive of Project, Advertising, Selling, and Marketing (ASM) expenses, and communicate business drivers to P&L owners.
• Provide timely and accurate input to Global HofR annual financial plan and monthly forecasting process in an efficient and sustainable manner, working directly with the Planning & Reporting COE (FP&A).
• Appropriately communicate risks and opportunities vs forecast to leadership.
• Support the 3-year product and strategic planning process, including integration into the annual operating plan and alignment across product and channel sales
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and project support, as necessary
• Manage Senior Financial Analyst supporting Category Management modeling and Channel Marketing.
• Build an effective team with a continuous improvement mindset while actively encouraging career development
• Effectively communicate detailed analysis into relevant, clear, and concise information that will lead to actionable initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA and/or CMA is preferred
• Knowledge of SAP and Oracle (EMP) preferred