Manager, Sales Finance

Red Bull•Santa Monica, CA

About The Position

As the Manager, of Finance - Value/Specialty/Drug, you will support with all aspects of planning, analysis, and reporting specific to the full P&L consolidation. You will be the key business partner contact for the leadership team in allocating resources, evaluating indirects and marketing spend, and supporting with core reporting. You will be wholly responsible for the management of all aspects of the P&L and Balance Sheet consolidation.

Requirements

5 + years working experience in finance
CPA is preferred
Highly analytical, fast learner, positive attitude
Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, familiarity with any integrated business analysis tool (SAP BI/ Hyperion)
Ability to analyze data and identify opportunities or trends
Good communication and presentation skills
A structured and well-organized individual
Must be self-motivated and proactive and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
High performer with desire to learn

Nice To Haves

CPG is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead planning process management FRE/SRE/BP across controllable areas to ensure key account business teams meets their targets/goals
Manage controlling activities to maximize ROI, tight spend control, while empowering the field with business partner support
Communicate monthly reporting materials to assist department heads in managing trade spend while preparing and consolidating analysis to provide transparency on risks and opportunities.
Support in coordinating the Business Plan/Revised Estimates across channels while effectively managing budget owners during to ensure all goals are met successfully
Support, challenge, and influence the budget owners in alignment with business plan priorities
Deliver high-quality spend analysis and solutions to improve business efficiency
Establish regular budget reviews with key stakeholders and provide insights on financial forecast while ensuring P&L commitments are being met
Be able to understand complex business processes and communicate them in an effective manner to all key stakeholders
Provide leadership on important initiatives while acting as the finance lead on key projects and initiatives
Establish a strong working relationship with sales leads & Finance partners to uplevel the business
Turn fact-based Insights into action, influence business partners using data to create actionable plans and conclusions
Maximize field training with best practices to drive effectiveness across the network
Review, update, and implement processes to ensure consistent efficiency
Enhance ROI analysis for Capex & Trade investments across key accounts
Lead efforts in controllable area around trade promotion management including pricing & promotion analysis to maximize spend efficiency
Support new business rollouts
Ad-hoc project support/analysis of other initiatives
Year End Audit support
Coaching the team through internal stakeholder engagement and accountability
Leading and developing your team to help them provide the right insights and support for the field teams
Ensuring proper team involvement during all planning cycles (FRE/SRE/BP)
Setting clear tasks for the team which are tied to the larger organizational goals