Manager of Commercial Finance, North America

The Richmond Group

$90K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in commercial finance, FP&A, business finance, or manufacturing finance
  • Proven ownership of forecasting processes, not merely participation
  • Expertise in pricing, margin analysis, and customer profitability
  • Background in manufacturing, industrial, or consumer products sectors
  • Strong financial modeling and reporting abilities
  • Ability to navigate multiple systems and data sources effectively
  • Experience in leading or mentoring finance professionals

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, operations, product, IT, and finance teams
  • Own the commercial financial forecast for North America
  • Drive pricing and margin strategy initiatives
  • Analyze and report on customer profitability
  • Optimize dashboards and reporting systems for decision-making
  • Lead a small team in the commercial finance function
  • Engage with North American leadership to influence strategic financial decisions

Benefits

  • High visibility with North American leadership
  • Chance to work in a globally recognized and growing company
  • Ownership over significant financial aspects of the business
  • Opportunity for professional influence on company growth
  • Collaborative environment with multiple departments and teams
Full Job Description
Job Description

Manager of Commercial Finance, North America

Global Consumer Products Manufacturer | North American HQ in Richmond, VA

This is one of those finance roles where the title only tells part of the story.

Our client is a global industry leader in consumer products manufacturing, and they are looking for a Manager of Commercial Finance, North America to join their North American HQ in beautiful Richmond, VA.

This role comes with a real seat at the table.

You will be the finance partner closest to the commercial side of the business: sales, pricing, demand forecasting, customer profitability, margin, volume, price/mix, and the reporting leadership actually uses to make decisions.

Why this one is interesting?
  • High visibility across North American leadership
  • Global company with real scale, growth, and market presence
  • Direct partnership with sales, marketing, operations, product, IT, and finance
  • Ownership of the North America commercial forecast
  • Heavy involvement in pricing, margin, and profitability strategy
  • Opportunity to improve dashboards, systems, data, and reporting
  • Leadership of a small commercial finance team

Who this is for?

This is a great fit for someone who likes the commercial side of finance and wants to be closer to the business.

You should be able to challenge assumptions, connect the dots, make messy data useful, and talk through the numbers in a way that helps leaders make better decisions.

Ideal background includes:
  • Commercial finance, FP&A, business finance, or manufacturing finance experience
  • Forecasting ownership, not just forecast participation
  • Pricing, margin, customer profitability, or revenue analysis experience
  • Manufacturing, industrial, or consumer products background
  • Strong modeling, reporting, and communication skills
  • Comfort working across multiple systems and data sources
  • Experience leading or mentoring finance team members

The bottom line

This is not a narrow finance reporting role.

It is a visible, business-facing role for someone who wants more ownership, more influence, and a bigger voice in how the commercial business grows.

If you are interested in this job or future opportunities in your area, please send us a Word-formatted resume. We'll reach out to you when opportunities come up that match your geography and experience. All inquiries are kept confidential, and your information will not be shared without your prior approval.

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