Manager, Finance Commercial

Job PurposeLead commercial finance support for a major retail customer channel, driving pricing strategy, cost and margin analysis, and customer-facing financial reporting. Own the end-to-end narrative connecting commodity and input cost movement to pricing action, translating purchase price variance (PPV) and inflation/deflation trends into clear, defensible cost justifications that support customer negotiations and protect account profitability. Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, R&D, and Procurement.Essential FunctionsServe as the primary Finance partner for Sales/Marketing in managing strategic pricing and margin decisions with respective business unit (channel) Develop new analysis and reporting; update/extend existing analysis and reporting for forecasting, trending, and what-if analysisSupport new product development initiatives with Marketing/R&D to ensure profitability and sound strategyPerform standard cost and variance analysis on costs and price impacting marginPrepare high-quality regular and ad-hoc financial reports and presentations for executive business reviewsMaintain an understanding of the business behind the reports to provide insightful commentary and identify areas needing additional focus aiding in month end reviewsDevelop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholdersAssist in managing annual budgets/quarterly forecasts pertaining to channel regarding selling rates, trade, and other gross-to-net costsEnsure pricing and mix plans meet or exceed input inflationLead reviews with stakeholders, such as inventory reviews and materials purchase price variance (PPV) reviewsManage/mentor 1-2 analystsSupport food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products Perform other job-related duties as assignedQualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBA/CPA or equivalent strongly preferred5-8 years of financial analysis and/or accounting experience; costing and PPV experience preferredManufacturing experience; supply chain and inventory experience strongly preferred; experience working with procurement/sourcing organizations usefulERP system experience; SAP experience strongly preferredKnowledge of accounting principles; audit experience usefulSuperior computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Access/business warehouse/or relational database)Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbalSelf-starter and leader with ability to work both independently and in a teamProactive and creative thinker with ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAnalytical problem solver with ability to recommend and communicate solutionsDemonstrated ability to execute assignments with minimal supervisionAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through complexity and ambiguityCalifornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $99,000 to $120,000 annually. Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Rise Baking Company complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your annual salary, Rise Baking Company offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus eligibility, incentive and recognition programs and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At Rise Baking Company, our people are our finest ingredient.