THE ROLE:
- This position will report to the: Director - Finance
- Travel Requirement: Minimal
- Location: Chicago/Remote
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Employment Category: Full time regular
- Pay Range: $100,000-$110,000 + Annual Bonus Opportunity
Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.
Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks. Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And, SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans.
The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California, and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more, please visit www.generousbrands.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Brand Finance team is responsible for the full P&L for the Generous Brands beverage portfolio. This team member is a key link between the R&D, Operations, and Finance teams. This job contributes to Generous Brands success by supporting the development of monthly forecasting and reporting, annual budgets, and strategic financial plans.
JOB DUTIES:
Strategic Finance Leadership
- Execute the monthly actualization process including P&L variance analyses, insights, and issue resolution
- Support the monthly forecasting process, including projecting and explaining financial performance on a rolling 18 month basis
- Support the build of the annual budget and strategic plans
- Analyze complex financial data to identify trends, assess risks, and uncover opportunities, delivering actionable recommendations to business leaders
- Collaborate with R&D, operations and logistics teams to integrate financial insights into strategic decisions
Productivity & Growth Projects
- Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate, model, and financialize savings initiatives around labor efficiencies, strategic sourcing, and equipment effectiveness
- Support financial analysis of productivity initiatives, quantifying potential savings and ROI to drive decision-making
Process Optimization
- Identifies key issues and weaknesses, provides solutions for improvement, and manages the implementation of system enhancements
- Manages cross-functional integration with the company business planning calendar
- Works with cross-functional teams to improve processes, set targets, develop plans, conduct analyses, and measure results
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to use and maintain complex financial models
- Knowledge of financial and management accounting principles
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting a CPG or manufacturing business
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with commercial and operations teams
- Familiarity with ERP systems and financial planning tools
- MBA or CPA a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
HOURS & WORKDAYS:
- Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00pm.
WHAT WE OFFER plus more!
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible team members and families.
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group Short & Long-Term Disability
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym Membership Discounts
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Confidential does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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