Richelieu Foods Inc.
Job Details
Job Location : WL - WHEELING, IL
Position Type : Full Time
Education Level : 4 Year Degree
Salary Range : Undisclosed
Job Category : Finance
Commercial Finance Manager
Richelieu Foods, Inc., a Freiberger Group Company, is a leading supplier of high-quality food products to the private label and food service industries. The company has two manufacturing centers that produce frozen & deli pizza, and pizza crusts. At Richelieu Foods, we are making Great Food from Great People. We are looking for a
Commercial Finance Manager
who is intellectually curious and comfortable working in a culture focused on collaboration and transformation. The Commercial Finance Manager will report to the Director of Commercial Finance with significant exposure to other functions and the Richelieu Leadership Team. The Commercial Finance Manager will be responsible for demand forecasting, commercial pricing analyses, and retail category insights. The ideal candidate will have full P&L forecasting experience and driver-based financial modeling skills. This position is highly collaborative, and the ideal candidate must be comfortable balancing the inputs from multiple stakeholders, including Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Finance. Essential Functions Manage the commercial pricing process by coordinating across Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, and other departments. Develop pricing recommendations by assessing trade-offs between market share, volume growth, and profitability goals. Develop an Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process which will include full organizational collaboration. Responsible for holding cross-functional teams accountable for their active participation and engagement in our business planning process and tools. Establish baseline forecasting in a high SKU count private label portfolio. Provide forecast inputs at both consensus and lower levels, as necessary, to ensure accuracy at all levels down to SKU/Customer/Location/Month. Execute retail data reporting and perform analysis to understand market trends and competitor activity. Assist in the development of strategic recommendations on pricing, promotion, assortment, and distribution. Support strategic and tactical planning processes, including financial projections, competitive benchmarking, and sensitivity analyses. Support industry research on the latest forecasting techniques, systems, and competitive environment. Provide demand planning perspective to facilitate execution of new product launches, promotions, or service challenges. Investigate the effectiveness of collaborative input using forecast value add analysis. Track and report key performance indicators like Accuracy, Bias, and significant shipments to forecast variances. Establish underlying assumptions in the demand plan to highlight risks and opportunities. Facilitate monthly S&OP meetings. Participate in training and process improvement projects. Essential Skills and Abilities Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in demand forecasting and forecast modeling. Advanced analytical and computer skills, preferably with experience in syndicated data and pricing/forecast software tools. Proficient in computer skills - Microsoft Office, Excel, ERP Software. Strong grasp of CPG/Retail concepts and applications as well as excellent project management, quantitative, and modeling skills. Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to deliver to deadlines with strong follow-up skills, problem resolution, and strategic thinking. Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate complex issues in an easy-to-understand way. Demonstrated leadership ability with highly effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to changing situations despite deadlines and pressure. Education/Certification B.S degree in Finance, Accounting or related field, required. MBA or Masters in STEM disciplines a plus Experience 5+ years of experience in forecasting, preferably within the food industry or other CPG-related companies, required. Experience with retail syndicated databases (Nielsen or IRI), required. Universal Pay Verbiage: The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation for this role is between $120,000 and $130,000. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan bonus (15%). Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, 401K with company match, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance. Richelieu Foods, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Qualifications
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Job Location : WL - WHEELING, IL
Position Type : Full Time
Education Level : 4 Year Degree
Salary Range : Undisclosed
Job Category : Finance
Commercial Finance Manager
Richelieu Foods, Inc., a Freiberger Group Company, is a leading supplier of high-quality food products to the private label and food service industries. The company has two manufacturing centers that produce frozen & deli pizza, and pizza crusts. At Richelieu Foods, we are making Great Food from Great People. We are looking for a
Commercial Finance Manager
who is intellectually curious and comfortable working in a culture focused on collaboration and transformation. The Commercial Finance Manager will report to the Director of Commercial Finance with significant exposure to other functions and the Richelieu Leadership Team. The Commercial Finance Manager will be responsible for demand forecasting, commercial pricing analyses, and retail category insights. The ideal candidate will have full P&L forecasting experience and driver-based financial modeling skills. This position is highly collaborative, and the ideal candidate must be comfortable balancing the inputs from multiple stakeholders, including Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Finance. Essential Functions Manage the commercial pricing process by coordinating across Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, and other departments. Develop pricing recommendations by assessing trade-offs between market share, volume growth, and profitability goals. Develop an Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process which will include full organizational collaboration. Responsible for holding cross-functional teams accountable for their active participation and engagement in our business planning process and tools. Establish baseline forecasting in a high SKU count private label portfolio. Provide forecast inputs at both consensus and lower levels, as necessary, to ensure accuracy at all levels down to SKU/Customer/Location/Month. Execute retail data reporting and perform analysis to understand market trends and competitor activity. Assist in the development of strategic recommendations on pricing, promotion, assortment, and distribution. Support strategic and tactical planning processes, including financial projections, competitive benchmarking, and sensitivity analyses. Support industry research on the latest forecasting techniques, systems, and competitive environment. Provide demand planning perspective to facilitate execution of new product launches, promotions, or service challenges. Investigate the effectiveness of collaborative input using forecast value add analysis. Track and report key performance indicators like Accuracy, Bias, and significant shipments to forecast variances. Establish underlying assumptions in the demand plan to highlight risks and opportunities. Facilitate monthly S&OP meetings. Participate in training and process improvement projects. Essential Skills and Abilities Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in demand forecasting and forecast modeling. Advanced analytical and computer skills, preferably with experience in syndicated data and pricing/forecast software tools. Proficient in computer skills - Microsoft Office, Excel, ERP Software. Strong grasp of CPG/Retail concepts and applications as well as excellent project management, quantitative, and modeling skills. Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to deliver to deadlines with strong follow-up skills, problem resolution, and strategic thinking. Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate complex issues in an easy-to-understand way. Demonstrated leadership ability with highly effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to changing situations despite deadlines and pressure. Education/Certification B.S degree in Finance, Accounting or related field, required. MBA or Masters in STEM disciplines a plus Experience 5+ years of experience in forecasting, preferably within the food industry or other CPG-related companies, required. Experience with retail syndicated databases (Nielsen or IRI), required. Universal Pay Verbiage: The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation for this role is between $120,000 and $130,000. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan bonus (15%). Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, 401K with company match, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance. Richelieu Foods, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Qualifications
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