Manager, Commercial Finance

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.  

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative.  We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?  

Position Description

The Manager of Commercial Finance will be the financial lead responsible for coordinating pricing for the organization's products. Key elements of the role include providing thought leadership in pricing methodologies, understanding the company’s cost structure and desired profit margins, partnering closely with cross functional teams to lead and deliver analytic solutions, and performing ad hoc analyses to drive increased profitability and sales growth. The responsibilities of this role are varied, creating a very challenging, dynamic and rewarding work environment.   This position will work with a variety of people within the business unit inclusive of Sales, Procurement, Product Development, and Supply Chain.

Essential Functions:

• Work closely with the various cross functional departments to develop pricing strategies and competitive bids; assess commodity fluctuations, manufacturing costs, profitability, market/category data, as well as supply chain/operational constraints; and present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Manage and enhance the company’s pricing structures, capabilities, and processes based on insights from internal and external sources including, but not limited to, competitive dynamics, market trends, customer research, commodity trends, and operational information.
• Work with Procurement Finance to understand commodity fluctuations, report on impact to budget and forecast, and adjust customer pricing strategies.
• Work with Supply Chain Finance to understand plant capabilities, capacities, and cost structures to understand the impact on pricing and profitability as well as potential alternatives for the customer.
• Make formal and informal presentations on pricing strategies and programs, customer profitability, and key insights and recommendations.
• Support new product efforts through in-depth financial analysis and modeling for new products / new customers.
• Partner with all levels of management in driving solutions to enhance product profitability.
• Analyze volume, mix and pricing changes within customers and key categories, summarize trends with respect to performance vs Prior Year, Forecast and Plan, and work with FP&A and the Commercial team to accurately reflect those trends into the Budget/Forecast.
• Coach, train, and mentor the analyst team.

Leadership Responsibilities & Competencies: 

Manager 

• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.  
• Provides training, direction and instruction and conducts performance evaluations. 
• Provides guidance and training on work standards and expected outcomes. 
• Accountable for planning and evaluating performance, staff training and development, recruitment and may contribute to pay recommendations. 

Competencies: 

• Leadership - Foster a culture of empowerment by building relationships based on trust, lead courageously on a day-to-day basis, and inspire growth with a clear and ambitious vision that guides the collective effort toward success. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 5 years of experience in pricing, revenue analytics, or related field. CPG experience preferred.
• Experience interacting directly with sales and business teams
• Strong understanding of information systems including pricing process from strategy to execution preferred.
• Finance or Accounting accreditation preferred but not required (e.g. CFA, CA or CPA)

Required Skills:

• Ability to present fact-based recommendations across various levels of management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• This position will need to utilize SAP and Excel to navigate through large data sets and summarize findings into a management level communication.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; proficiency working in Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Strong team player who is able to work across multiple functions.
• Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, planning and organizational skill.

Working Conditions:

• Physical – Continuously sitting for prolonged periods using a computer, as the job is administrative in nature.
• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment – Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure. Attention must be concentrated in the face of numerous changing stimuli.
• Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands. Continuous requirement of decisive action.

A Career with Refresco 

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.  

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:  

• Medical/dental/vision insurance  
• Life insurance  
• 401(k) savings plan with company match  
• Paid holidays and vacation  
• Well-being benefits  
• Discount programs  

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!  

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