Brand Finance Manager

Position Summary As a Finance Manager you will assist in achieving the company’s goals by providing financial leadership to the Marketing team. This includes analytical and strategic support for growth initiatives, business cases for product innovation, brand planning and forecasting, price‑pack architecture, and marketing investments that fuel growth. The Finance Manager will also monitor business and competitive trends and uncover actionable insights that influence future priorities and initiatives. Primary Responsibilities Lead Brand Finance by becoming an analytical thought partner to cross‑functional leaders, driving profitable sales growth and helping to shape future marketing plans. Lead the brand multi‑year strategic planning process, working with cross‑functional partners to develop building blocks for short‑term success while outlining longer‑term business strategies. Help own the Stage Gate innovation process by providing recommendations to ensure projects are led through the process efficiently. Develop sales and margin guardrails, P&L benchmark standards, slope standards, finance templates, process timelines and other key opportunity areas. Partner with the marketing team on the development and refinement of price‑pack architecture, assessing margin, revenue and in‑market positioning impacts. Guide product margin and performance analysis (by market, by product grouping, channel, etc.), proactively identifying opportunities and providing actionable recommendations. Monitor brand, consumer and competitive trends, understanding performance drivers, uncovering insights to enhance performance, and providing recommendations to senior leaders. Coach and develop a finance analyst, guiding them on innovation P&Ls, portfolio analytics and optimisation, and partnering with the marketing team in managing the marketing budget. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree (business, finance or accounting specialization preferred). Experience in a Finance Manager role, ideally with brand and sales finance experience at a retailer or consumer packaged goods company. Experience partnering and influencing cross‑functional partners, with a solutions‑oriented approach to solving problems. Great collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills, and comfort developing and delivering presentations to senior management. Proactive and ambitious mindset, willing to challenge the status quo to improve the business. Experience delivering results through others, setting team priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills, with strong attention to detail. Strong Excel skills are required. Excellent planning, organising, multitasking and time‑management skills. Salary Range

$135,000 – $150,000 USD

Benefits Immersive benefits program with infrastructure costs covered by the company. RRSP matching or 401(k) matching. Eligibility to participate in the Profit Sharing Plan. Employee‑led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights. Career development through the Riverside University program and Tuition Reimbursement Program. Open‑concept work environment that embodies company values. Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. (Home of Madegood)