Manager Commercial Finance & Pricing Analyst

Description

Summary

Analytical financial professional experienced in evaluating margin performance, forecasting operational costs, and supporting strategic decision-making. Skilled in interpreting complex financial data, modeling profitability scenarios, and providing actionable insights that improve overall business performance. Adept at partnering with cross-functional leaders—including Sales, Operations, and Executive teams—to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong pricing discipline, and data-driven planning. Brings advanced financial modeling skills, strong attention to detail, and a proven ability to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Financial Data Analysis & Profitability Insight

• Analyze customer, SKU, and margin data to identify trends, profitability drivers, and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate financial cost stacks and evaluate raw material, contribution, and gross margin outcomes.
• Prepare detailed financial analysis and recommendations to support leadership in making informed commercial and operational decisions.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Modeling

• Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting by modeling capacity, operating efficiency, scrap rates, and cost-per-unit sensitivities.
• Build operationally aligned forecasts that incorporate line speed, shifts, OE%, and production constraints.
• Quantify financial impacts of mix changes, volume changes, and cost movements.

Financial Reporting & Performance Visibility

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance analytics, including GP$ walks, variance analysis (price, volume, mix, OE, cost), and customer profitability reporting.
• Deliver accurate, timely financial reports to support P&L understanding and strategic decision-making.
• Ensure reporting adheres to GAAP and internal controls.

Deal Modeling & Strategic Commercial Support

• Develop financial models and pricing tools (“what-if” scenarios, quote calculators) to support negotiations, renewals, and new customer deals.
• Partner closely with Sales to ensure pricing decisions align with margin guardrails, operational capacity, and company financial goals.
• Provide real-time financial clarity to guide profitable commercial decisions.

Process Improvement & Systems Development

• Enhance financial tools, models, and processes to increase speed, accuracy, and decision support.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial reporting, margin analysis, and forecasting workflows.
• Support implementation of improved financial systems and tools to increase efficiency.

Strategic Financial Planning & Executive Partnership

• Work with senior management to evaluate long-term financial strategies, capital investments, and customer portfolio profitability.
• Build customer lifecycle profitability views and support annual planning of volume, revenue, and GP targets.
• Challenge assumptions using objective financial data and ensure alignment across Finance, Sales, and Operations.

Internal Controls & Audit Support

• Ensure financial data integrity through strong internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Provide supporting documentation for internal and external audits.

Food Safety Statement

Responsible and required to notify management of any actual or potential food safety issues and empowered to resolve them within scope. If vacant, responsibilities transfer to the direct manager or qualified designee.

Qualifications

• Skills & Knowledge:
• Expertise in financial analysis, cost accounting principles, and margin modeling.
• Strong ability to interpret financial data, prepare accurate reports, and provide insights that influence company decisions.
• Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario building.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and operational cost structures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Computer Skills:
• Advanced Excel modeling and analytics proficiency.
• Experience working with ERP, financial software, and pricing/margin tools; strong ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2–5+ years of financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, or cost accounting experience.