Cumberland Farms

CAPEX Finance Manager

Cumberland Farms$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field
  • 3+ years in FP&A, commercial finance, accounting, finance advisory, or similar analytical finance role
  • Strong experience in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Demonstrated commercial acumen with capability to translate analysis into actionable insights
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
  • Preferred: 5+ years in capital expenditure management, construction, real estate, or infrastructure finance

Responsibilities

  • Own capex spend tracking and forecasting across the business
  • Manage capital expenditure investment cases and coordinate stakeholder approvals
  • Collaborate closely with Construction team to provide financial support and oversight
  • Lead monthly CAPEX Performance Review (MPR) and ensure accurate reporting
  • Track and analyze capital budgets and perform variance reporting
  • Prepare financial forecasts and reporting packages for Finance and Accounting
  • Support capital expenditure approval processes and project tracking

Benefits

  • Comprehensive financial and non-financial benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development
  • Inclusive environment valuing diverse backgrounds and perspectives
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in process improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Description:
Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team!

Position Summary:

Sitting within the Finance team, the CAPEX Finance Manager owns the tracking, forecasting, and financial oversight of all capital expenditure (capex) across the business. The role manages and coordinates capital investment cases with stakeholders and runs the monthly CAPEX Monthly Performance Review (MPR) and forecast cycles, ensuring capital projects are delivered in line with company financial policies and strategic objectives. While the remit spans capex business-wide, a significant portion of the role is focused on partnering with the Construction department, which represents approximately half of total capex spend. The position works closely with operational teams, Accounting, and external vendors to provide reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement support.

Responsibilities:
  • Own and be responsible for all capital expenditure (capex) spend tracking and forecasting across the business
  • Manage and own capital expenditure investment cases (business cases), coordinating with stakeholders across the business to ensure robust financial justification, approval, and post-investment review
  • Business partner closely with the Construction team, which represents approximately half of total capex spend, providing dedicated financial support, oversight, and challenge
  • Manage the monthly CAPEX Monthly Performance Review (MPR) and monthly forecast cycles, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of actuals, forecasts, and variances
  • Manage accounting activities associated with capital expenditures and project budgets across the business, including construction
  • Track, analyze, and reconcile capital budgets across the business, specific emphasis on construction, with variance analysis and reporting
  • Prepare monthly financial forecasts, accruals, reconciliations, and budget reporting packages for Finance and Accounting departments
  • Assist with the capital expenditure approval processes, including review and tracking of AFE requests and project approvals
  • Develop dashboards, financial reports, and operational analytics using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
  • Support forecasting and long range capital planning initiatives
  • Analyze project costs, identify trends, investigate variances, and provide recommendations for cost control and operational efficiencies
  • Assist with process improvement initiatives related to capex and construction finance, procurement, reporting, and project management
  • Generate and maintain department policies and procedures related to financial controls and operational processes
  • Coordinate data collection, reporting surveys, and project analysis for business and Construction leadership
  • Prepare executive level reporting materials for leadership review
  • Other responsibilities and special projects as assigned by management


Working Relationships: Construction Managers, Project Managers, Capex Budget Holders and Sponsors across the business, Finance, Accounting, IT, Procurement, Operations Leadership

Requirements:
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field

Minimum Experience: 3+ years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, accounting, finance advisory or another analytical finance role. Strong experience in financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting, cost and variance analysis, management reporting, and investment appraisal/business cases. Demonstrated commercial acumen and the ability to translate financial analysis into clear insights and recommendations. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

Preferred Experience: 5+ years of experience in capital expenditure management, construction, real estate, or infrastructure finance

Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge non-finance stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational capabilities


Other Requirements:

Travel: Limited. Driving to meetings as needed using Company pool car.

Hours & Conditions: Minimum 40 hours/week

Physical Requirements: Ability to work at a desk in office environment, ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Info:
At Cumberland Farms, it's important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.

Consistent with Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law, we're sharing the base salary range for this position. Final pay within this range will be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications. Base pay represents just one part of our total rewards approach. We're proud to offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits that invest in your overall growth, well-being, and career journey.

About Cumberland Farms

Cumberland Farms, colloquially known as Cumby's, is a regional chain of convenience stores based in Westborough, Massachusetts, operating primarily in New York, New England and Florida. Cumberland Farms operates 566 retail stores, gas stations, and a support system including petroleum and grocery distribution operations in 8 states: Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
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