Sr. Manager, Finance (Logistics)

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives.Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack . The Role Based in our Chicago Wells office, the Senior Manager, Finance (Logistics ) will serve as the primary Finance Business Partner to the Logistics organization, helping drive strategic decisions across transportation, warehousing, productivity initiatives, and supply chain operations. This is not a traditional FP&A role. As the Senior Manager, you will be a key strategic partner to the logistics leadership team, helping shape business decisions across transportation, warehousing, and operational productivity. By combining financial expertise with operational insight, you will identify opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and drive initiatives that enhance performance and support profitable growth. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable diving into the details and operating at a strategic level, influencing decisions, driving continuous improvement, and presenting insights into senior leadership. Strategic Business Partnership Serve as the lead Finance Business Partner for the Logistics function. Partner closely with Logistics leaders to support and understand transportation networks, warehousing operations, freight spend, cost drivers, demand forecasts, and operational challenges. Provide financial guidance and recommendations that support strategic decision-making. Build strong cross-functional partnerships across Logistics, Supply Chain, Commercial Finance, Operations, and Leadership teams. Act as a trusted advisor by identifying risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and month-end financial processes for Logistics. Deliver accurate financial reporting, variance analysis, and business insights. Develop meaningful financial models and performance reporting that support decision-making. Partner with business leaders to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency. Support annual planning and long-range financial forecasting activities. Productivity & Operational Excellence Lead financial support for productivity programs and cost optimization initiatives. Evaluate business cases and investment opportunities that improve logistics performance. Support warehouse capacity optimization through financial analysis and strategic recommendations. Develop new KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics that drive better business decisions. Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve analytical capabilities across the function. Champion continuous improvement initiatives that simplify processes and increase organizational effectiveness. Monitor and provide insight into key logistics cost drivers. Support fuel cost analysis, fuel risk management, and hedging-related activities. Identify operational and financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Ensure strong financial controls and governance within the logistics organization. Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop finance talent within the team. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Provide guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities that strengthen team capabilities. Inspire high performance through effective leadership, communication, and influence. What We're Looking For Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field. Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, Supply Chain Finance, Commercial Finance, Operations Finance, or a related field. Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business planning processes. Proven ability to partner with operational leaders and influence decision-making. Experience presenting financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Preferred Experience Experience supporting logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, transportation, or operational environments. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) experience is considered an asset. Exposure to warehousing, transportation, logistics spend management, productivity What Success Looks Like Be recognized as a trusted strategic partner to Logistics leadership. Deliver actionable insights that improve operational and financial performance. Drive productivity improvements and support cost optimization initiatives across the business. Build reporting and analytical capabilities that enhance decision-making. Translate complex operational and financial information into clear business recommendations. Influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization through strong communication and business partnership. Develop a high-performing team capable of supporting the evolving needs of the business. Why This Opportunity Is Exciting Partner directly with Logistics leadership and influence key business decisions. Lead initiatives that impact productivity, operational performance, and profitability. Gain exposure to senior leaders across Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations. Help shape the future direction of a critical finance function. Drive meaningful change through process improvement, automation, and strategic business partnership. Join a high-growth organization where your impact and visibility will be significant. Compensation: Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions’ location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual. Competitive annual salary from $138,000 to $165,000 based in Chicago, IL Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions Comprehensive health and welfare benefits Company matching 401(k) contributions Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary: Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are: Best in Our Craft We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people. Ambitiously Curious We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better. Made With Humility We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team. Daringly Disruptive We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappyto stay ahead of industry giants. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co.