Simple Mills

Manager, Commercial Finance

Simple Mills

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $105,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role

  • Own commercial forecasting for assigned accounts and/or channels, including volume, net sales, trade spend, and key revenue drivers, in partnership with Sales and Marketing.
  • Support consolidation and review of customer- and channel-level forecasts, helping identify key risks and opportunities.
  • Partner cross-functionally to translate commercial plans into financial forecasts and performance insights.
  • Support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range Planning (LRP), and reforecast cycles through development of assumptions, analyses, and scenario modeling.
  • Prepare Net Sales and commercial performance reporting, including KPIs, variance analysis, and clear commentary.
  • Develop actionable insights on performance drivers, risks, and opportunities, with recommendations to support decision-making.
  • Communicate findings clearly to cross-functional partners, tailoring analysis to the audience and business context.
  • Execute ad-hoc financial and strategic analyses to support customer strategies, pricing initiatives, and other commercial priorities.
  • Analyze trade and promotional performance, including pre-event scenario modeling and post-event analysis.
  • Deliver analytics across pricing, promotion, mix, and trade investment to support net revenue optimization.
  • Manage day-to-day tracking of trade and commercial budgets, monitoring spend versus plan and explaining variances.
  • Support maintenance and improvement of Commercial Finance tools, systems, and reporting processes, including Trade Promotion Management systems.
  • Manage and develop junior team members, fostering strong financial acumen and stewardship across the team.
  • Act as a strong financial partner to Sales and Marketing teams, building trust through accuracy, insight, and responsiveness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Analytics, or a related field required.
  • 4–7 years of experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, or analytics-focused finance roles.
  • Experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry required.
  • Experience supporting commercial teams through forecasting, trade or promotional analysis, and pricing work.
  • Experience supporting AOP, reforecasting, and planning processes.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and scenario analysis.
  • Experience with Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI).
  • Familiarity with syndicated data sources (e.g., Circana, Nielsen, SPINS).
  • Working knowledge of Net Revenue Management (pricing, promotion, mix, trade investment).
  • Experience with Trade Promotion Management systems a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect financial outcomes to business drivers.
  • Clear communicator who can translate analysis into actionable insights.
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment with ambiguity.
  • A personal connection to the Simple Mills mission and a fervent desire to improve the food system to help people and the planet thrive.
Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation: This role offers a salary range of $105,000 to $120,000
  • Annual Bonus Opportunity: Eligible for an annual bonus as part of our commitment to recognizing team contributions and company success.
  • Holistic Benefits: A variety of health, financial, and wellness programs to help you feel your best and plan for the future.
  • Time to Recharge: We believe your best work comes when you have space to rest, refocus, and show up fully—our time off approach is built with that in mind.
  • Everyday Well-Being: From lifestyle perks to innovation shipments, we find meaningful ways to support you in living simply and feeling well.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
commercial forecastingfinancial forecastingvariance analysisscenario modelingfinancial modelingtrade analysispromotional analysispricing analysisNet Revenue Managementbudget tracking
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunicationdecision-makingcross-functional collaborationteam managementtrust buildingadaptabilityinsight generationproblem-solvingfinancial acumen