Director, Finance

Provide strategic financial leadership and business partnership across Sales, Operations, Revenue Growth Management, and Marketing to drive profitable growth and achieve regional objectives. Lead the development of executive-level financial presentations and actively participate in monthly operating reviews and business performance discussions. Develop and communicate actionable financial metrics, driver-based analytics, and recommendations that influence decision-making and support revenue, operating income, and cash flow targets. Key areas include net sales generation, retail execution, new business development, M&A evaluations, operational productivity, expense management, cost-to-serve, and service-level optimization. Direct the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process, including cost management initiatives, to deliver financial commitments, identify productivity opportunities, and enhance value creation. Oversee weekly and monthly forecasting processes, financial modeling, and scenario planning to support strategic and operational decision-making. Build, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making. Lead and support enterprise transformation initiatives across Finance, DSD, and other functional areas to improve capabilities, processes, and business outcomes. Oversee monthly financial close activities, including regional general ledger management and partner brand reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting, ensuring the regional P&L is accurate, compliant, and reported on time. Partner closely with field operations and sales leaders through regular site visits, market tours, and operational reviews to understand business challenges, validate financial assumptions, identify customer and process needs, and evaluate cost-to-serve, network optimization, labor, and productivity opportunities that improve business performance. Provide regional oversight of financial controls and operational compliance, partner with Corporate Audit on internal and external reviews, and ensure timely remediation and closure of identified control or audit findings. Lead financial evaluation, modeling, capital tracking, and business case development for strategic investments and capital-intensive projects. Support contract negotiations through financial analysis and evaluation of commercial terms and conditions. Perform other job-related duties as requested by management. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's principles, policies, and applicable laws. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is required; MBA is preferred 10+ years of related experience with 5+ of those in a supervisory role Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience strongly preferred Experience with Planning Analytics Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills Experience with SAP Ability to use AI, automation, and analytical tools to improve Finance processes, reporting efficiency, data quality, and decision support Demonstrated leadership presence, sound judgment, self-direction, and the ability to influence senior leaders through clear verbal, written, and executive-level communication Strong analytical skills and the forward-thinking mindset to propose positive business solutions to problems High intellectual curiosity and strategic mindset Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced and complex operating environment Self-motivated and positive team player Proven experience building, leading, coaching, and developing finance talent, with a demonstrated commitment to team performance and succession readiness Ability to travel occasionally - 25-30% Ability to work hybrid (in office 3 days per week) and flexible hours as needed Ability to build trusted partnerships and influence outcomes in a matrixed organization