Manager, Sales Finance NA

Manager, Sales Finance Na

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Manager, Sales Finance NA to join our rapidly growing company. Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry. Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime, provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company. Being a partner to the communities that surround us – and the environment that sustains us – are top priorities. We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company. The Sales Finance Manager plays a key role in supporting sales function in delivering their objectives. Balancing customer/ channel, portfolio, promotion and investment to drive sustainable growth is the key expectation of the role. Developing collaborative relationship across the demand function and acting as a Business Partner to bring the finance perspective whilst observing governance is a unique contribution of the role. This role is both analytical and tactical in nature, needing to identify trends emerging risks and opportunities while at the same having the ability to dive into the details to uncover root-cause to enable building of a recommendation of an action plan. The Sales Finance Manager reports to the VP of Finance NA. This role will be based in one of the four locations: Edmonton, AB or Louisville, CO, Nashville, TN or St. Charles, MO and works a hybrid schedule between in office and working from a home-based office.

What a typical day looks like:

• Execution of pricing strategy in alignment with Strategic Revenue Management team
• Planning, forecasting, tracking and controlling of Trade Expenditure budget
• Analysis of Trade Expenditure and Promotion effectiveness
• Portfolio analysis, collaboration with Category Management team
• Review and optimization of channel / customer profitability
• Route to Market analysis and optimization
• Support of the S&OP+ process step 2: Demand Management Review
• Evaluation and assessment of trade expense commitments to inform Trade Exp accrual during Pclose
• Assist with the preparation of ad hoc reports, financial reviews and special projects as directed by the leadership team
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of forecasts and financial results
• Identify and analyze prevailing trends in business practices
• Ensure costs are accurately captured and monitor budget adherence
• Assist with Business Plan development by conducting relevant project research and analysis for purposes of strategy identification and implementation
• Calculate key performance indicators, benchmarks and measures
• Provide advice, training and/or guidance to staff in the section when necessary
• Other responsibilities, as assigned.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in business, MBA/CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of related experience ideally in a Consumer Products environment.
• Strong analytical skills through experience working on complex transactions.
• Strong knowledge of financial metrics.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
• Proven ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Strong communication skills, demonstrated in written and verbal report writing.
• Self-starter, previous experience of working in a high performing environment.
• Responsive, a strong ability in anticipating needs and delivering on commitments.
• Proven ability to identify, evaluate, develop new ideas and deliver results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• Highly proficient in Excel.
• Working extended days and weekends as necessary.

What can you expect from Champion?

• Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings: US: $100,000 - $125,000 USD annual salary, annual bonus eligibility, 401k with company matching. Canada: $130,000 - $170,000 CAD annual salary, annual bonus eligibility, RRSP with company matching.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• Continuing Education: In house & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance program.
• Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks: Free bag of premium pet food each month.

Come as you are. We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us. Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here. The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the range listed above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Eligibility for these additional elements depend on the position offered and the employee's work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule, store associate). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.