Manager - Brand Finance

Tropicana Brands Group•Chicago, IL

10d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager – Brand Finance is a strategic finance partner to brand, sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain leaders, translating commercial priorities into actionable financial plans and profitable growth. The role leads planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and financial analysis for assigned brands, focusing on revenue growth, gross profit, trade and promotional investment, cost productivity, and resource allocation. The Manager explains performance drivers and recommends actions to improve business results. The position evaluates business cases and growth opportunities, tracks productivity initiatives, analyzes revenue and customer economics, and supports strategic projects and scenario planning. It leads or coordinates operating plans, forecasts, long-range planning, monthly performance reviews, and management reporting. The role also ensures reporting accuracy and timeliness, partners with Accounting and shared-service teams on variances, improves planning and reporting processes, and follows company policies and financial controls. The role is based in or around Chicago, Illinois, or requires relocation for the duration of employment. The work environment is blended, with three days in the office and remote work. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Must be located in the Chicago, Illinois surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
Willingness to work in a blended environment with three days in the office and remote work.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Five or more years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, commercial finance, or brand finance; CPG or manufacturing experience is preferred.
Strong understanding of P&L drivers, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, performance tracking, scenario analysis, and investment-return analysis.
Ability to support cross-functional business leaders, connect financial results to commercial and operational drivers, and drive financial accountability.
Analytical problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations.
High attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, strong organization, and ability to manage competing priorities in a changing environment.
Results-driven, proactive mindset and ownership of business outcomes.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with executive presence and confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders.
Passion for continuous improvement and experience improving planning, reporting, financial systems, and analytical tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in CPG or manufacturing.
Hands-on experience with SAP and/or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).

Responsibilities

Serve as a finance partner to brand and commercial leaders, connecting financial performance to brand strategy, consumer priorities, and customer plans.
Evaluate business cases for pricing, promotions, innovation, assortment, distribution, and other growth initiatives, quantifying risks, returns, and assumptions.
Provide recommendations that balance near-term financial delivery with sustainable, long-term brand growth.
Translate financial analyses into clear business insights to support cross-functional decisions.
Build financial evaluations for new products, packaging, channel expansion, and other innovation or brand-growth opportunities.
Track productivity and cost-saving initiatives, validating benefits, timing, ownership, and delivery against commitments.
Support strategic projects and ad hoc analyses, including sensitivities and scenario planning.
Promote financial discipline, clear ownership, and outcome measurement across cross-functional initiatives.
Analyze price realization, promotional effectiveness, customer and channel profitability, trade investment, and revenue-management opportunities.
Assess product and customer economics, including cost of goods sold, manufacturing and distribution costs, mix, and contribution margin.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Revenue Growth Management, and Supply Chain to assess ROI and post-launch performance.
Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop practical actions to protect or improve financial delivery.
Lead or coordinate annual operating plans, periodic forecasts, long-range planning, and scenario analysis for assigned brands.
Prepare monthly performance reviews, variance analyses, and management reporting across net revenue, volume, gross profit, operating expenses, and key business drivers.
Explain results versus plan, forecast, and prior year, distinguishing volume, price/mix, trade spend, cost, productivity, and timing impacts.
Maintain financial models, assumptions, and reporting tools to improve forecast accuracy, visibility, and accountability.
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, forecasts, and management materials.
Partner with Accounting and shared-service teams to understand and resolve variances between management reporting and GAAP results, as applicable.
Improve planning processes, reporting automation, and analytical tools to reduce manual work and improve insight quality.
Follow company policies, internal controls, and applicable financial governance requirements.