Finance Manager, Brand Marketing

Post Consumer Brands • Lakeville, MN

8d • $89,506 - $132,468 • Hybrid

About The Position

Post Consumer Brands is seeking a Finance Manager to partner with our Brand Marketing team and drive financial strategy, innovation, and results across our iconic portfolio - including our kids brands.
What You’ll Do
Be a Strategic Partner: Collaborate with Marketing and Finance to optimize pricing, improve spend efficiency, and unlock new distribution opportunities.
Partner with Brand Directors: Build strong relationships and confidently set direction to keep our brands on track.
Lead Financial Reviews: Deliver insights on business trends, variances, and opportunities to drive growth.
Champion Innovation: Ensure new products are financially viable and support their launch with robust analysis.
Drive Results: Conduct budget reviews, recommend proactive adjustments, and complete ad-hoc analyses to keep us ahead of the curve.
Manage & Mentor: Oversee two direct reports, fostering their growth and supporting team success.
What Sets You Apart
You’re a generalist in finance - comfortable rotating across different areas and wearing multiple hats (accounting experience is a plus, but not required).
You thrive in fast-paced, changing environments and bring a collaborative, business-savvy approach.
You’re assertive, confident, and able to influence decisions with concrete financial support.
You have a commercial finance and CPG background (preferred), but we welcome talent from all industries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA preferred)
• 5+ experience in Finance or Strategic Planning
• Strong budgeting, planning, and forecasting skills
• Experience with trade spend practices and execution
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills; TM1 experience a plus

Nice To Haves

• You’re a generalist in finance - comfortable rotating across different areas and wearing multiple hats (accounting experience is a plus, but not required).
• You thrive in fast-paced, changing environments and bring a collaborative, business-savvy approach.
• You’re assertive, confident, and able to influence decisions with concrete financial support.
• You have a commercial finance and CPG background (preferred), but we welcome talent from all industries.

Responsibilities

• Be a Strategic Partner: Collaborate with Marketing and Finance to optimize pricing, improve spend efficiency, and unlock new distribution opportunities.
• Partner with Brand Directors: Build strong relationships and confidently set direction to keep our brands on track.
• Lead Financial Reviews: Deliver insights on business trends, variances, and opportunities to drive growth.
• Champion Innovation: Ensure new products are financially viable and support their launch with robust analysis.
• Drive Results: Conduct budget reviews, recommend proactive adjustments, and complete ad-hoc analyses to keep us ahead of the curve.
• Manage & Mentor: Oversee two direct reports, fostering their growth and supporting team success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager