Senior Manager, Finance Business Partner (Strategic Finance)

STELLA & CHEWY'S LLC•Oak Creek, WI

About The Position

Job Summary: The Finance Business Partner will serve as a strategic advisor to senior commercial and operational leaders, driving decision-making through rigorous financial analysis, capital allocation discipline, and forward-looking insights. This role is intentionally designed to go beyond traditional FP&A. The ideal candidate will challenge assumptions, influence key decisions, and act as a catalyst for value creation, ensuring that growth initiatives translate into profitable and cash-efficient outcomes. This individual will operate with a high degree of autonomy and intellectual curiosity, bringing a strong point of view and the confidence to challenge the status quo.

Requirements

A strategic thinker, not just an analyst
Someone who is: Intellectually curious and constantly asking “why”, Comfortable challenging senior stakeholders with confidence and data, Able to balance analytical rigor with commercial pragmatism
A person who thrives in high-performance, fast-paced environments
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Deep understanding of unit economics and ROI frameworks
Ability to distill complexity into clear recommendations
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Master’s degree in Data Science, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
6+ years in FP&A, strategic finance, consulting, or investment banking
Experience in omnichannel CPG or consumer businesses
Strong exposure to: Channel economics (Retail, E-commerce, DTC), Marketing and trade spend analytics

Nice To Haves

Experience in PE-backed or high-growth environments is a plus

Responsibilities

Act as the primary finance partner to key functions (Commercial, Marketing, and/or Operations)
Provide real-time decision support on: Pricing and promotional strategies, Channel expansion (Grocery, Mass, E-commerce, DTC), Customer and product profitability
Influence decision-making by challenging assumptions and framing trade-offs clearly
Evaluate and challenge investment decisions across the business, including: Marketing spend (CAC, LTV, ROAS), Trade and promotional investments, New product launches and innovation pipelines
Build and maintain robust ROI frameworks
Ensure resources are deployed toward highest-return opportunities under capital constraints
Translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights
Identify drivers of performance across channels, customers, and products
Proactively surface risks and opportunities, not just report outcomes
Partner with FP&A to inform forecast assumptions and outlook
Develop deep expertise in omnichannel CPG dynamics, including: Grocery, Mass, and Specialty Retail, E-commerce (Amazon, Chewy, DTC)
Analyze channel and customer profitability, including: Trade spend effectiveness, Pricing and margin structure, Fulfillment and logistics costs
Recommend actions to optimize mix and improve profitability
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and earn a seat at the table
Act as a constructive challenger, bringing an independent and fact-based perspective
Drive accountability across the organization for financial outcomes
Support a culture of data-driven decision-making