Commercial Finance Controller - Marketing

Dawn Food Products • Jackson, MI

30d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Commercial Finance Controller - Marketing Support will operate within the Commercial Finance team, acting as a strategic and operational partner to the Marketing function, with a dedicated focus on category and channel performance, operational expenditure (Opex) management, and the development and tracking of Marketing investments to support the P&L. The role will play a pivotal part in driving profitable financial growth by providing analytical support, robust financial control, and actionable insights into the Marketing, Category, Digital and Commercial teams. Responsibilities include supporting marketing and digital campaign analysis, category profitability, innovation sizing, budget management, and strategic planning initiatives. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, initiative-taking, commercially astute, and adept at translating financial data into strategic recommendations to influence business outcomes. Work Setting & Travel Requirements: This is a hybrid role based out of our Home Office in Jackson, MI, with up to 20% travel required. To be considered, candidates must reside within a commutable distance to the Jackson office. The team member is expected to be on-site at least 2 days per week, with flexibility based on business needs and team collaboration.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma, or a GED, is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field and 7 years of progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or marketing finance. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 11 years of progressively responsible, relevant work experience will be accepted.
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, business analytics, and problem-solving.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools; familiarity with marketing analytics platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of ROI analysis, category/channel profitability, and marketing KPIs.
• The ability to translate financial data into strategic recommendations.
• Proven ability to communicate complex data and insights to non-financial stakeholders with clarity and impact.
• Purposeful mindset with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and influence decision-making in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and process management.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree is preferred.
• A Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is preferred.
• A proven track record partnering with teams to drive strategic decisions, preferably marketing or category/channel management functions

Responsibilities

• Partner with Marketing, Category Management, and Commercial teams to provide actionable financial analysis and strategic support for marketing initiatives and category/channel performance.
• Lead Opex management activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for marketing expenditures.
• Deliver robust business analytics to inform key marketing strategies, campaign ROI, and promotional effectiveness across channels, categories, and platforms.
• Partner on financials for innovation initiatives, reviewing and monitoring progress of financials towards gate targets, including tracking in-market successes over a three-year launch horizon.
• Supporting the analytics of our digital selling platform and converting the information into insights to drive further growth in volume and profitability.
• Support financial planning and forecasting processes for marketing investments, category growth, and channel expansion.
• Monitor, measure, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to marketing spend, campaign performance, and category/channel profitability.
• Prepare and present regular and ad hoc reports on marketing financials, channel trends, and category insights to Commercial and Marketing leadership.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify performance drivers, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions that support marketing and commercial objectives.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects involving new product launches, market development, and marketing strategy alignment across business units.
• Collaborate with Sales, R&D, and Commercial Finance peers to ensure alignment of category and channel goals with broader commercial strategies.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure all reporting complies with relevant accounting standards, company policy, and governance requirements.
• Drive process improvements within marketing finance, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, transparency, and business impact.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Demonstrates the "Dawn Values" of Team Dawn and supports the Circle of Excellence.

Benefits

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business with over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees