Experienced Customer Finance Senior Manager – Strategic Planning and Financial Leadership

At arenaflex, we're dedicated to growing good in the food industry. As a leading multi-national food company, we're passionate about providing premium-quality meal ingredients, snacks, and beverages to households across the globe. Our iconic brands, including Del Monte, Contadina, and College Inn, are a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation. We're seeking an experienced Customer Finance Senior Manager to join our team. As a key member of our finance leadership, you'll play a critical role in driving profitable business results, leading strategic planning, and influencing trade investment decisions. If you're a seasoned finance professional with a passion for leadership and a drive for growth, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

As a Customer Finance Senior Manager at arenaflex, you'll be responsible for providing planning and financial leadership to Sales, Business Unit (BU) Finance, and the Customer. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing business performance to optimize trade investments and deliver financial objectives
• Leading the Joint Customer Business Planning Process (JCBP) with Sales and the Customer to develop and achieve aligned goals
• Providing leadership to Sales and Marketing to deliver profitable business results
• Partnering with Sales and Regional General Manager (RGM) to drive business through leading volume, trade spend optimization, mix, and new item payback analysis
• Leading Area, Channel, and HQ reviews to influence investment decisions across retailers
• Performing cost/benefit analysis to influence trade-off decision making
• Objectively communicating customer execution and financial results across the organization
• Leading period/quarter/year close and VMR reporting/analysis for trade
• Ensuring quota/trade deployment delivers AOP financial commitment
• Supporting the translation of national trade spend plans into customer-level budgets
• Providing updates to trade budget based on completed customer-level spend plans
• Regularly tracking key pay-for-performance metrics such as shelf price compliance, merchandising support, unit cost, etc.
• Monitoring and enforcing account-level trade spend throughout the monthly, quarterly, and annual cycle
• Developing human capital and organizational capability through motivation and empowerment
• Leading efforts to streamline processes, eliminate redundancy, and share best practices
• Partnering with Sales and BU Finance leaders to ensure incentive plans and cross-functional processes align to deliver desired organizational results

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field (MBA preferred)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in planning and analysis, influencing sales teams, and profit management (CPG experience strongly preferred)
• Broad knowledge of products, customer structures, promotional allowances, trade funds management
• Systems experience to include: Trade Management Systems, Trade Promotion Optimization, and Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• People leadership and development experience
• Travel required 20% - 25%

What We Offer:

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

Why Join arenaflex?

At arenaflex, we're committed to growing good in the food industry. We believe in supporting our people, helping them shape their own careers, and letting them grow outward, upward, and across disciplines. We're a company that values teamwork, innovation, and customer satisfaction. If you're passionate about finance, leadership, and growth, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply:

If you're a motivated and experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Note:

arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. No sponsorship is available for this position. No agencies or 3rd party vendors. Apply for this job