Sales Finance Manager
Archer Meat Snacks · Los Angeles, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time
About the role
The Sales Finance Manager will lead trade spend optimization, financial reporting, customer profitability analysis, and commercial decision support across Archer Meat Snacks. This role requires a strong financial acumen and a hands-on, business-minded approach.
Responsibilities
- Lead trade spend reporting, forecasting, and analysis to improve promotional effectiveness and overall return on investment
- Conduct post-promotion ROI analysis and provide recommendations to optimize future trade investments
- Evaluate customer-specific trade programs, pricing strategies, and promotional activities to maximize profitability
- Ensure compliance with trade agreements through contract management and coordination with Sales and Accounts Receivable teams
- Analyze customer and channel P&Ls with a focus on marginal income, profitability, and long-term growth opportunities
- Provide ongoing financial insights and recommendations to improve customer performance and commercial decision-making
- Identify business risks, opportunities, and trends through proactive financial analysis
- Serve as a strategic business partner to Sales leadership, Account Managers, and Sales Operations teams
- Support customer planning, annual operating plans, and revenue growth initiatives through financial analysis and recommendations
- Deliver customer-specific reporting and insights on a bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
- Help establish best practices around trade reporting, analytics, and performance management
- Own monthly trade accrual reporting and broker commission analysis with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
- Develop and maintain KPI reporting tied to Annual Operating Plans and commercial objectives
- Strengthen reporting processes, financial controls, and analytical tools to improve visibility and decision-making
- Support ad hoc commercial projects, pro forma analyses, and strategic financial initiatives
- Partner closely with Sales, Finance, Accounting, Brokers, and Executive Leadership to drive alignment and business performance
- Communicate complex financial information in a clear and actionable manner for stakeholders across the organization
- Influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations and financial storytelling
- Support the development and growth of team members while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required; MBA or CPA preferred
- 7+ years of Finance, Sales Finance, Trade Finance, or Commercial Analytics experience within Food & Beverage or CPG
- Strong understanding of trade spend management, customer profitability, and promotional analysis
- Experience supporting Sales organizations and partnering with commercial teams
- Advanced analytical capabilities with strong financial modeling and reporting experience
- Experience with syndicated data sources such as Circana, Nielsen, SPINS, or Retail Link
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
- Intermediate to advanced Power BI, SQL, and data analytics experience
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments