LALA US Looking for Head Of Commercial Finance at Dallas, TX, United States Full Time

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will lead and manage the Commercial Finance Management function of LALA U.S. This position is responsible for the effective management of the trade, marketing, broker spending budgets, pricing, ROI analysis, leading and engaging a high-performing team.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Trade management: Define budget and forecast, control spending for Promo trade, Other markdown, coupon and slotting. Oversee trade accrual, reconcile, and validate trade expense and trade balance sheet accounts. Create, analyze, and present a Monthly Trade Report to VP of sales.
• Pricing and promotion: Lead net pricing initiatives working collaboratively with sales to assess retail price points, elasticity, and promotional strategies. Co-lead implementation calendar and price tracking with sales planning.
• Marketing and broker management: Support budget and control spending including accruals, reconciliations, and ROI analysis on working dollar spending.
• Accounts receivable management: Define budget in DSO and improve working capital with early payment levers and collection strategies. Provide weekly collection forecast to treasury.
• Run pre and post ROI analysis for key commercial investments and socialize learning with cross functional partners.
• Run customer/SKU profitability report and socialize insights with sales team to drive better mix.
• Ability to collaborative and influence cross-functional partner in Sales, Marketing, Broker, and Finance including shared service center (CSG) in Mexico.
• Master Data management: Maintain and update SKU gross pricing and customer master data in SAP and Blue Planner to ensure integrity of financial reporting

WORK EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:

• 7+ years of experience in finance, trade promotion management, accounting and reporting.
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience is preferred.
• Analytical skills and experience in pricing and promotional scenario planning.
• Prior experience managing 2-3 direct reports.
• SAP and Blue Planner (Trade management software) experience is preferred.

SKILLS / OTHER PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables/v-lookups).
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint & Microsoft Office 365.
• Project management, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.

FORMAL EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a hybrid position that reports to our Dallas, TX office at least 3 days a week.
• Normal office environment with little exposure to noise, dust and temperatures.
• The ability to lift, carry or otherwise move objects of up to 10 pounds is necessary.
• Normally works a regular schedule of hours, however hours may vary depending on the project or assignment.