Senior Manager Finance - FP&A
About The Position
Reynolds Consumer Products is seeking a Senior Finance Manager, FP&A for its Reynolds Cooking & Kitchen Essentials Business Unit. The role is based at the Corporate Headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois, and leads financial planning and analysis activities, continuous improvement, and oversight and development of a direct report. It also partners with Customer Marketing and Global Sourcing to provide financial support for new business opportunities and delivers strategic insights to executive management, supports cost discipline, and informs business decisions. The position leads annual operating plan development, forecasting, risk and opportunity evaluation, variance analysis, month-end close, financial reporting, and SG&A budgeting and analysis. It supports new product launches, pricing and promotional strategies, margin optimization, product portfolio decisions, and cost-saving initiatives. The Senior Finance Manager improves forecasting, reporting, and analytical processes, ensures compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and uses data, systems, and technology to improve financial visibility and insights. The successful candidate leads and develops direct reports, communicates financial concepts effectively, and builds collaborative relationships across functions. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field and at least eight years of progressive finance experience. The salary range is USD $127,700 to USD $185,150. The role is eligible for an 18% annual incentive, subject to business and individual performance goals and plan administration guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in commercial or FP&A roles.
- Proven experience managing, coaching, and developing people.
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and Excel skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems such as SAP, Hyperion, or similar.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, and the ability to work effectively across functions.
- Self-directed and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience supporting new product launches and category management initiatives.
- Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives within FP&A or commercial finance.
Nice To Haves
- Consumer packaged goods (CPG), consumer durables, and/or manufacturing industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of the Reynolds Cooking & Kitchen Essentials annual operating plan, forecasting cycles, and evaluation of risks and opportunities.
- Perform variance analysis and explain volume, revenue, and cost-of-goods-sold drivers with actionable insights.
- Manage month-end close activities and financial reporting for the business unit, ensuring accounting accuracy and integrity of results.
- Manage SG&A financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis across the business unit.
- Partner with Customer Marketing and Global Sourcing to develop financial models for new product launches, pricing initiatives, and margin optimization.
- Evaluate the financial implications of strategic initiatives and business development activities.
- Provide decision support for pricing changes, promotional strategies, and product portfolio optimization.
- Identify cost savings and margin expansion opportunities, including SKU rationalization and productivity initiatives.
- Partner with cross-functional teams and align financial objectives with commercial strategy.
- Communicate financial concepts clearly and influence decision-making across organizational levels.
- Improve forecasting, reporting, and analytical processes to enhance efficiency and decision quality.
- Ensure compliance with corporate accounting standards and internal controls for Kitchens-related transactions.
- Use data, systems, and technology to improve financial visibility and business insights.
- Lead and develop direct reports, set expectations, provide feedback, and support professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and benefits.
- Eligible for an 18% annual incentive, subject to business financial goals, individual performance goals, and plan administration guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
