Finance Manager

SUMMARY

Welcome to a better way, an authentic way. Welcome to Nature's Way. We believe that nature is the best way to holistic health, and it should be available to everyone. When we help people live healthy lives, we build a happier, healthier world for everyone. How we go about our work drives TRUST in who we are, what we do, and the products we produce. Our customers trust: Our products to be the gold standard Our words to be true Our claims to be honest, Our actions to have integrity. And we've been leading the way since 1969. Be a part of helping people live healthy lives as our new Finance Manager - Sales.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the lead finance partner to assigned sales teams, supporting revenue growth through forecast reviews, financial accuracy checks, and financial guidance on customer negotiations and contract structures.
• Oversee trade promotion spending, evaluate return on investment, highlight deviations from planned rates, and support data-driven commercial decisions.
• Analyze and explain variances in net sales, customer profitability, trade activity, commissions, incentives, and controllable spending versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of sales-controlled P&L drivers to inform current-year outlooks and forward-year financial scenarios based on internal strategies and external market dynamics.
• Participate in recurring and ad hoc sales leadership meetings, proactively communicate financial risks and opportunities, and ensure timely delivery of insights and commitments.
• Lead or contribute to high-impact initiatives spanning finance, sales, and other functions, ensuring financial rigor and actionable outcomes.
• Manage month-end activities for assigned cost centers, ensuring accurate expense recognition and supporting budget adherence with cost center owners.
• Expert in budgeting and forecasting process for shipments, net sales, and expenses within assigned responsibility areas.
• Develop and support automated reporting solutions (Power BI, Analysis for Excel, etc.) and provide onboarding and training for sales team users.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to commercial and operating expenses while ensuring adherence to accounting policies and regulatory standards.
• Mentor and coach team members to strengthen analytical, technical, and business partnering capabilities.
• Uphold financial controls and ensure consistent application of accounting standards across supported areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Statistics, Math or Finance and 8+ years of relevant work experience required.
• Ability to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information.
• Excellent business judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Expertise with financial reporting and data mining/reporting tools such as SAP, Power BI, Analysis for Excel, etc.
• Strong demonstrated use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team.
• Competitive, goal-driven attitude.
• Business analysis skills, with the ability to see implications and provide recommendations.