Ocean Spray
Sr. Manager, Commercial Finance
Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Sr. Manager, Commercial Finance! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer‑owned co‑op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since.
Ocean Spray Cranberries is seeking a strategic and results‑driven Senior Manager, FP&A, to join our Commercial US Finance team. In this role, you will serve as a key financial leader and strategic partner to brand marketing, sales, and cross‑functional departments. You will own the full P&L, drive financial decision‑making, lead analytics that support profitable growth, and provide critical insights that influence key strategic and operational decisions. The ideal candidate is a proven financial leader with strong analytical rigor, a deep understanding of the CPG industry, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights across the USA business.
A Day in the Life
Serve as the Commercial Finance Lead for the USA Beverage business
Own the full P&L (gross sales through net earnings) and ensure accuracy, transparency, and accountability in financial performance
Partner with commercial leadership to drive profitable growth, evaluate trade‑offs, and challenge assumptions
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the business drivers across the full P&L for the brand team and cross‑functional partners (volume/sales, trade, COGS, marketing, SG&A)
Partner closely with senior leaders in Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, R&D, and Innovation to shape and evaluate business strategies and new product development through robust financial modeling and commercial analysis
Guide and support the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, providing a financial lens to risks, opportunities, and strategic decision‑making
Lead all aspects of the USA Beverage financial planning and analysis (FP&A) including the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), monthly forecasting, and Long‑Range Plan (LRP) process
Provide forward‑looking insights and recommendations that help drive the achievement of short‑term and long‑term financial goals
Identify risks and opportunities and recommend actions to maximize results
Partner with cross‑functional teams to interpret financial results, understand key business drivers, and present clear narratives to Business Unit leaders
Support Trade Planning and Revenue Growth Management (RGM) teams on promotional effectiveness, pricing decisions, and growth projects.
Provide mentorship and coaching for direct reports while contributing to the overall development of Ocean Spray’s finance team
What We Are Looking For Required
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related field
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience and strong understanding of business, brand, & customer strategy
Excellent analytical skills and problem‑solving skills, strong business acumen and ability to influence business partners
Demonstrated ability to manage a full P&L and provide financial leadership at the business‑unit level
Strong business acumen with proven ability to influence senior leaders and challenge assumptions
Advanced modeling and analytical skills, with expertise in financial planning systems
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing high‑performing teams
Comfortable with presenting to groups and senior stakeholders.
Ability to effectively communicate complex financial terms to non‑finance professionals.
Team oriented with the ability to engage and influence cross functional teams
7+ years of progressive finance experience (FP&A, commercial finance, business unit finance, or related)
Preferred
Experience with sales and trade promotion data
Systems application experience with SAP, SAC and PowerBI is a plus
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
Education Bachelor's or University Degree (Required) Master of Business Administration (Preferred)
Work Experience At least 7 Years of Experience
Annual Salary $128,000 - $176,000
Benefits
Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Telehealth services
1:1 health coaching
Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year‑end
Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
Flexible scheduling options
Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro‑rated for your first year of employment)
Holiday pay for 12 holidays
Career development and growth opportunities
Tuition/Education assistance programs
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Scholarship programs for children of employees
Parental leave
Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back‑up care, tutoring, etc.
Adoption assistance
Bereavement leave
Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
Up to $300 massage reimbursement
Employee appreciation events
Employee discounts
Charitable giving
Who We Are You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better—canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
G rower Mindset
Sustainable
R esults
I ntegrity Above All
T eamwork
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Ocean Spray Cranberries is seeking a strategic and results‑driven Senior Manager, FP&A, to join our Commercial US Finance team. In this role, you will serve as a key financial leader and strategic partner to brand marketing, sales, and cross‑functional departments. You will own the full P&L, drive financial decision‑making, lead analytics that support profitable growth, and provide critical insights that influence key strategic and operational decisions. The ideal candidate is a proven financial leader with strong analytical rigor, a deep understanding of the CPG industry, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights across the USA business.
A Day in the Life
Serve as the Commercial Finance Lead for the USA Beverage business
Own the full P&L (gross sales through net earnings) and ensure accuracy, transparency, and accountability in financial performance
Partner with commercial leadership to drive profitable growth, evaluate trade‑offs, and challenge assumptions
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the business drivers across the full P&L for the brand team and cross‑functional partners (volume/sales, trade, COGS, marketing, SG&A)
Partner closely with senior leaders in Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, R&D, and Innovation to shape and evaluate business strategies and new product development through robust financial modeling and commercial analysis
Guide and support the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, providing a financial lens to risks, opportunities, and strategic decision‑making
Lead all aspects of the USA Beverage financial planning and analysis (FP&A) including the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), monthly forecasting, and Long‑Range Plan (LRP) process
Provide forward‑looking insights and recommendations that help drive the achievement of short‑term and long‑term financial goals
Identify risks and opportunities and recommend actions to maximize results
Partner with cross‑functional teams to interpret financial results, understand key business drivers, and present clear narratives to Business Unit leaders
Support Trade Planning and Revenue Growth Management (RGM) teams on promotional effectiveness, pricing decisions, and growth projects.
Provide mentorship and coaching for direct reports while contributing to the overall development of Ocean Spray’s finance team
What We Are Looking For Required
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related field
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience and strong understanding of business, brand, & customer strategy
Excellent analytical skills and problem‑solving skills, strong business acumen and ability to influence business partners
Demonstrated ability to manage a full P&L and provide financial leadership at the business‑unit level
Strong business acumen with proven ability to influence senior leaders and challenge assumptions
Advanced modeling and analytical skills, with expertise in financial planning systems
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing high‑performing teams
Comfortable with presenting to groups and senior stakeholders.
Ability to effectively communicate complex financial terms to non‑finance professionals.
Team oriented with the ability to engage and influence cross functional teams
7+ years of progressive finance experience (FP&A, commercial finance, business unit finance, or related)
Preferred
Experience with sales and trade promotion data
Systems application experience with SAP, SAC and PowerBI is a plus
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
Education Bachelor's or University Degree (Required) Master of Business Administration (Preferred)
Work Experience At least 7 Years of Experience
Annual Salary $128,000 - $176,000
Benefits
Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Telehealth services
1:1 health coaching
Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year‑end
Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
Flexible scheduling options
Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro‑rated for your first year of employment)
Holiday pay for 12 holidays
Career development and growth opportunities
Tuition/Education assistance programs
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Scholarship programs for children of employees
Parental leave
Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back‑up care, tutoring, etc.
Adoption assistance
Bereavement leave
Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
Up to $300 massage reimbursement
Employee appreciation events
Employee discounts
Charitable giving
Who We Are You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better—canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
G rower Mindset
Sustainable
R esults
I ntegrity Above All
T eamwork
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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