Finance Manager, FP&A

All External Jobs•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance team plays a critical role in Tropicana Brands Group’s overall success by providing financial insights, strategic guidance, and operational support. Through budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, the team ensures that resources are allocated efficiently to drive profitability and growth. Additionally, the team supports decision-making by identifying risks and opportunities, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial regulations. By partnering with other departments, Finance helps align financial goals with business strategies, ultimately contributing to the company’s stability and long-term success. Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, we’re committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages. We are seeking a high-performing financial manager to support planning, forecasting, and performance analysis on our Global FP&A team. This individual will partner closely with business leaders to deliver insights, improve financial processes, and drive strategic decision-making. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, attention to detail and problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Must be located in the Chicago, IL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment
Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

7+ years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance, preferably in CPG or manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to support cross-functional business leaders and drive financial accountability
Analytical mindset and ability to problem-solve in ambiguous situations
High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Results-driven with a "will-do" attitude and proactive mindset
Effective communication and collaboration skills across functions
Passion for continuous improvement and process optimization
Strong executive presence and confidence to challenge and influence Executive Team
Proven experience improving planning, reporting, and financial systems
Experience with financial modeling, performance tracking, and scenario analysis
Hands on Experience with SAP and/or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Support the execution of Tropicana’s global planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
Partner with functional and regional finance leads to consolidate global financial results, providing variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year
Develop presentation materials for monthly, quarterly and annual financial reviews with the Board of Directors, CEO, CFO and other executive leaders
Maintain key reporting packages and supplemental schedules to support performance reviews, risk and opportunity evaluation, and other key processes
Enhance financial processes and tools, ensuring standardization and automation where possible to drive efficiency and consistency globally
Ensure data accuracy and integrity in global reporting systems and planning tools