Bachelor's Degree plus 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience
Strong knowledge of finance and accounting practices
Proficient in financial analysis and reporting
Experience with P&L responsibility in the CPG industry or related sectors
Familiarity with pricing management and financial planning
Responsibilities
Conduct financial forecasting and planning, including volume trend analysis
Support local pricing strategy development to enhance market share
Monitor and report business performance against financial targets
Collaborate with commercial teams to identify gap-closing strategies
Utilize financial tools and technologies to enhance analytical capabilities
Manage fund balances through spend analysis versus budgets
Foster finance talent development and a culture of continuous improvement
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Access to advanced financial tools and technologies
Focus on continuous improvement and talent development
Engagement in strategic decision-making processes
Full Job Description
Overview
The Commercial Finance Senior Manager is responsible for financial planning and execution, focusing on optimizing pricing strategies and driving profitability alongside local finance leadership and commercial teams. This role will involve detailed financial modeling, market analysis, and collaboration with local and regional cross functional teams to support strategic decision-making. The Sr Manager level role is differentiated from the Mgr level role through a combination of role scope and employee skills and capabilities that add value for Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits.
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct financial forecasting and planning, including volume trend analysis.
Support the development of local pricing strategies to gain share while ensuring compliance and evaluating effectiveness / internal profitability.
Monitor and report on business performance against financial targets, using various data sources to provide analysis required for internal/external business reviews.
Collaborate with commercial teams to develop gap-closing strategies and investment opportunities.
Utilize financial tools and technologies (enterprise standard tools as well as third party tools such as Nielsen) to enhance analytical capabilities.
Proactively manage fund balances through spend analysis vs. budgets.
Enable the development of finance talent through building capabilities while fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Additional Primary Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree plus at least four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting
Experience with P&L responsibility, financial planning, and pricing management in the CPG industry; or related work experience with an industry supplier and wholesaler
Physical Demands
Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs
About Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is a beverage distribution company that provides a wide range of products and services to customers across the United States. The company offers a variety of wines, spirits, and beers, as well as related products and services, such as marketing and merchandising support, education and training, and logistics and transportation. Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits was formed in 2016 through the merger of Southern Wine & Spirits and Glazer's, Inc. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
