Sales Finance Manager

Archer Jerky

$90K — $130K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
  • 7+ years of Finance, Sales Finance, Trade Finance, or Commercial Analytics experience within Food & Beverage or CPG
  • Strong understanding of trade spend management and customer profitability
  • Experience supporting Sales organizations and partnering with commercial teams
  • Proficient in financial modeling and reporting with advanced analytical skills
  • Familiarity with syndicated data sources like Circana, Nielsen, SPINS, or Retail Link
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Power BI, SQL, and data analytics

Responsibilities

  • Lead trade spend reporting, forecasting, and analysis to optimize promotional effectiveness
  • Conduct post-promotion ROI analysis and recommend future trade investments
  • Analyze customer and channel P&L statements focusing on profitability and growth
  • Serve as a strategic partner to Sales leadership and support revenue growth initiatives
  • Own monthly trade accrual reporting and maintain KPI reporting tied to commercial objectives
  • Communicate complex financial insights clearly to stakeholders across the organization
  • Drive alignment and business performance through cross-functional partnerships with Sales and Finance

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Opportunity for direct exposure to Executive Leadership
Full Job Description
Are you highly analytical, financially driven, and passionate about helping businesses make smarter commercial decisions? Archer Meat Snacks, one of the fastest-growing brands in the Natural and Specialty Channel, is looking for a Sales Finance Manager to lead trade spend optimization, financial reporting, customer profitability analysis, and commercial decision support across the organization.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys partnering closely with Sales, Finance, and Executive Leadership to drive profitable growth through data-driven recommendations and financial insights. You will play a key role in improving trade effectiveness, evaluating promotional investments, managing customer profitability, and strengthening the financial processes that support Archer's continued expansion.

We're looking for someone who combines strong financial acumen with a hands-on, business-minded approach and can translate complex data into actionable recommendations that drive results.

If you enjoy influencing business decisions, improving commercial performance, and helping organizations grow profitably, this role is for you.

What You'll Own & Impact

Trade Spend Strategy & Optimization
• Lead trade spend reporting, forecasting, and analysis to improve promotionaleffectiveness and overall return on investment
• Conduct post-promotion ROI analysis and provide recommendations to optimize future trade investments
• Evaluate customer-specific trade programs, pricing strategies, and promotional activities to maximize profitability• Ensure compliance with trade agreements through contract management and coordination with Sales and Accounts Receivable teams

Customer Profitability & Financial Analysis
• Analyze customer and channel P&Ls with a focus on marginal income, profitability, and long-term growth opportunities
• Provide ongoing financial insights and recommendations to improve customer performance and commercial decision-making
• Support development of business cases and financial models for new customer opportunities, programs, and strategic initiatives
• Identify business risks, opportunities, and trends through proactive financial analysis

Sales Partnership & Commercial Support

• Serve as a strategic business partner to Sales leadership, Account Managers, and Sales Operations teams
• Support customer planning, annual operating plans, and revenue growth initiatives through financial analysis and recommendations
• Deliver customer-specific reporting and insights on a bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
• Help establish best practices around trade reporting, analytics, and performance management

Reporting, Forecasting & Financial Controls
• Own monthly trade accrual reporting and broker commission analysis with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Develop and maintain KPI reporting tied to Annual Operating Plans and commercial objectives
• Strengthen reporting processes, financial controls, and analytical tools to improve visibility and decision-making
• Support ad hoc commercial projects, pro forma analyses, and strategic financial initiatives

Cross-Functional Leadership
• Partner closely with Sales, Finance, Accounting, Brokers, and Executive Leadership to drive alignment and business performance
• Communicate complex financial information in a clear and actionable manner for stakeholders across the organization
• Influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations and financial storytelling
• Support the development and growth of team members while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

What Sets You Apart
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required; MBA or CPA preferred
• 7+ years of Finance, Sales Finance, Trade Finance, or Commercial Analytics experience within Food & Beverage or CPG
• Strong understanding of trade spend management, customer profitability, and promotional analysis
• Experience supporting Sales organizations and partnering with commercial teams
• Advanced analytical capabilities with strong financial modeling and reporting experience• Experience with syndicated data sources such as Circana, Nielsen, SPINS, or Retail Link
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
• Intermediate to advanced Power BI, SQL, and data analytics experience
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Why Join Archer Meat Snacks?

Impact: Help drive profitable growth and improve commercial decision-making across the business
Visibility: Direct exposure to Executive Leadership, Finance, and Sales leadership teams
Ownership: Lead critical trade finance and profitability initiatives that influence company performanceCulture: Fast-moving, collaborative, and results-oriented environmentBenefits: Competitive compensation, PTO, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Apply Today

If you're ready to influence commercial strategy and help drive profitable growth at a high-performing CPG company, we'd love to meet you.

To learn more about Archer Meat Snacks, visit www.archerjerky.com

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