Finance Manager

NOW CFO is representing a well-established beverage distribution company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, in search of a Finance Manager . This company is in a period of growth and is investing in its finance department to match it’s growth. This is a hands‑on, high‑ownership role for a finance professional who wants to do more than maintain a system, they want to build one. The Finance Manager will partner directly with the Controller and Senior Leadership to bring structure, financial visibility, and analytical horsepower to a distribution environment that is ready to invest in its finance foundation. If you have a strong FP&A background and are energized by the opportunity to create processes from the ground up, this role is built for you. Role Focus This role focuses on financial planning, analysis, and business decision support. Responsibilities Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across the organization Build and maintain financial models to support business decision-making Develop management reporting and KPI dashboards for leadership Perform ad hoc analysis to support strategic and operational decisions Provide financial insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making Financial Controls & Process Development Partner with the Controller to enhance financial processes and controls Support the development of scalable financial reporting and planning processes in partnership with the Controller and senior leadership Identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement across the finance function Reporting & Analysis Prepare and analyze P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting in partnership with the Controller Conduct cost analysis and profitability analysis by product, route, and customer Track freight and delivery cost metrics including cost per case and cost per delivery Perform variance analysis and provide clear explanations to leadership Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 5–8+ years experience in FP&A or finance roles with demonstrated business partnership experience Demonstrated ability to build or improve financial processes and controls – not just maintain them Strong financial modeling skills in Excel Attention to detail with a high standard for accuracy Ownership mentality – self‑directed, accountable, and proactive Intellectual curiosity and initiative – someone who asks why, not just what Hands‑on approach – comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a lean finance team Confident communicator who works effectively across departments, with vendors, and alongside executive leadership Preferred Qualifications Experience with Sage Intacct Power BI or comparable data visualization experience Culture Fit A strong fit for this role is someone who collaborates effectively with leadership, thrives in a growing and evolving environment, and uses data to drive thoughtful decision‑making. This position operates in a business‑casual environment with a results‑oriented culture that values direct, candid communication. #J-18808-Ljbffr Now CFO