Finance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About the Group

From a small store in Turin to a large, internationally recognized group: we are present in 90 countries around the world, with over 5,000 employees and 30 companies, managed directly and indirectly by the Luigi Lavazza Spa parent company, which distribute and market our products and coffee machines. In addition to Lavazza, the following brands are also part of our Group: Carte Noire, Merrild, Kicking Horse, Eraclea and Whittington tea.

Joining Lavazza means doing business with passion, knowing that the impact of our work goes beyond the quality of the production chain. We are a big family and are constantly looking for new talents who share our values and can enrich our team. We combine competitiveness with social and environmental responsibility as we create superior quality products available for consumption both at home and out of home, and distributed through all channels: Retail, Foodservice, Office Coffee Service (OCS), and Vending. Our strong, diversified presence enables us to offer consumers and clients perfectly suited solutions, for any occasion and time of day.

Job Overview

The Finance team at Lavazza North America supports the organization’s financial health by leading planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis across commercial channels. The team partners with sales, operations, accounting, and executive leadership to provide financial insight, strengthen controls, manage risk, and support profitable growth across the business.

The Finance Manager will lead financial planning and analysis for Lavazza, providing strategic guidance, reporting, and decision support to improve performance and achieve business objectives. This role manages financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow oversight, risk reporting, and process improvement, while developing and leading a team of Financial Analysts.

Work location: West Chester, PA

Work model: Hybrid, 3 days/week

Job Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze financial data to monitor current and future performance for activities within a designated sales channel.

• Review financial reporting structures, accounting procedures, and investment activities to identify opportunities for procedural, operational, and financial control improvements.

• Prepare operational, financial, and risk reports for management review and business decision-making.

• Facilitate risk management and insurance-related activities to help minimize organizational risks and losses.

• Manage cash flow, financial instruments, and related reporting processes.

• Review collection reports, assess outstanding balances, and coordinate escalation of delinquent accounts to appropriate partners.

• Prepare and present financial reports required by company policy and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

• Plan, prepare, and manage sales channel budgets in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Financial Analysts.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

• 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, or financial reporting within the consumer packaged goods industry; coffee or beverage experience preferred.

• Experience managing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for a sales channel, commercial business unit, or comparable business function.

• Experience reviewing financial documents, reporting structures, accounting procedures, and investment activities to identify trends, risks, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.

• Experience preparing and presenting financial, operational, and risk reports for senior leadership or management audiences.

• Experience managing cash flow, financial instruments, collections reporting, or financial control processes.

• Experience leading, coaching, or developing financial analysts or other finance professionals.

• Working knowledge of applicable financial reporting requirements, internal controls, and local, state, or federal regulatory requirements.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Medical, Vision, Dental Benefits

• 401K Package

• Employee Assistance Program

• Hybrid Work Schedule

• Ability to be barista certified

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Performance Development Plans

• Employee Discounts

• Summer Friday’s (Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend)

• Flexible business casual dress code - jean friendly!

• Free coffee, anytime!

Lavazza is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Lavazza prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.