Finance Manager

Job Summary

NOW CFO is representing a well-established beverage distribution company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, in search of a Finance Manager. This company is in a period of growth and is investing in its finance department to match it’s growth.

Role Focus

This role focuses on financial planning, analysis, and business decision support.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across the organization
• Build and maintain financial models to support business decision-making
• Develop management reporting and KPI dashboards for leadership
• Perform ad hoc analysis to support strategic and operational decisions
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making

Financial Controls & Process Development

• Partner with the Controller to enhance financial processes and controls
• Support the development of scalable financial reporting and planning processes in partnership with the Controller and senior leadership
• Identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement across the finance function

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting in partnership with the Controller
• Conduct cost analysis and profitability analysis by product, route, and customer
• Track freight and delivery cost metrics including cost per case and cost per delivery
• Perform variance analysis and provide clear explanations to leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5–8+ years experience in FP&A or finance roles with demonstrated business partnership experience
• Demonstrated ability to build or improve financial processes and controls - not just maintain them
• Strong financial modeling skills in Excel
• Attention to detail with a high standard for accuracy
• Ownership mentality - self-directed, accountable, and proactive
• Intellectual curiosity and initiative - someone who asks why, not just what
• Hands-on approach - comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a lean finance team
• Confident communicator who works effectively across departments, with vendors, and alongside executive leadership

Culture Fit

• A strong fit for this role is someone who collaborates effectively with leadership
• Thrives in a growing and evolving environment
• Uses data to drive thoughtful decision-making