Manager, Commercial Finance (Memphis, TN)

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933. Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging. As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more. By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people. This Manager, Commercial Finance role may sit in either Memphis, TN or Litte Rock, AR. Overview The Commercial Finance Manager is responsible for financial planning and execution, focusing on optimizing pricing strategies and driving profitability alongside local finance leadership and commercial teams. This role will involve detailed financial modeling, market analysis, and collaboration with local and regional cross functional teams to support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree plus at least three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting
Experience with P&L responsibility, financial planning, and pricing management in the CPG industry; or related work experience with an industry supplier and wholesaler

Responsibilities

Conduct financial forecasting and planning, including volume trend analysis.
Support the development of local pricing strategies to gain share while ensuring compliance and evaluating effectiveness / internal profitability.
Monitor and report on business performance against financial targets, using various data sources to provide analysis required for internal/external business reviews.
Collaborate with commercial teams to develop gap-closing strategies and investment opportunities.
Utilize financial tools and technologies (enterprise standard tools as well as third party tools such as Nielsen) to enhance analytical capabilities.
Proactively manage fund balances through spend analysis vs. budgets.
Enable the development of finance talent through building capabilities while fostering a culture of continuous improvement