Commercial Finance Manager
Position Summary
A critical partner in the finance team, this role drives revenue growth, profitability, and data-driven decision-making through financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes across selling regions and business channels.
Develop detailed financial models to support volume, pricing, margin, and profitability analysis.
Provide actionable insights on key drivers such as commodity costs (e.g., oils, eggs), pricing, and product mix.
Monitor financial performance vs. plan, forecast, and prior year; explain variances clearly to senior leadership.
Evaluate new business opportunities, product launches, and customer deals for profitability and ROI.
Provide guidance on margin optimization, trade-offs between volume and profitability, and channel mix.
Analyze volume, variable margin, gross margin, and sales contribution performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
Partner with Cost Accounting and Operations to understand conversion costs, freight, and manufacturing efficiencies.
Review and maintain required levels of reserves for promotional activities and other expenses.
Oversee preparation of monthly financial results, including P&L, variance analysis, and KPI dashboards.
Deliver executive-level reporting packages with clear narratives and recommendations.
Track key metrics such as volume (lbs), VM$/LB, Sales Contribution, and operating income.
Partner with the Accounting team during Month-end Close.
Education And Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
3+ years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Commercial Finance.
Strong experience supporting Sales and/or Marketing organizations.
Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills.
Strong business acumen with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning tools (e.g., Adaptive) and BI tools (e.g., MicroStrategy).
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA, CPA, or CFA.
Experience working cross-functionally.
Key Skills
Strategic thinking & business partnering.
Revenue forecasting & pipeline analysis.
Financial modeling & scenario planning.
Data-driven decision making.
Stakeholder management & influence.
Executive communication.
Success Metrics
Accuracy of revenue forecasts and financial plans.
Improved visibility into pipeline and revenue drivers.
Measurable impact on revenue growth and profitability.
Adoption of financial insights by Commercial leadership.
Timely and high-quality executive reporting.
Why Join Us
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.
Compensation And Benefits
Salary Base Range of $122,297.00 - $159,871.95*
Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)
Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
Diversity & Inclusion
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.