Sr Finance Manager - Distribution Logistics

About Tropicana Brands Group

The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.

With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.

The company's focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.

Key Responsibilities:

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a Sr. Finance Manager

• Distribution & Logistics. The Distribution and Logistics Sr. Finance Manager has a key role leading the financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting of the P&L related to the storage, distribution, and transportation of our portfolio of products.

The Senior Finance Manager

• Distribution & Logistics is an integral finance leader who manages the finance team supporting the North America distribution and logistics organization by providing insights into business performance drivers with clear actionable recommendations which enable the management of costs and delivery of strategic initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to, responsibility for the annual operating plan, period end results, monthly forecast, strategic plan, and all ad hoc financial analyses supporting the delivery of supply chain transformation work streams.

Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous, results-driven environment. The ability to build strong, collaborative business partnerships across the organization at all levels is critical. Additionally, the Senior Finance Manager of Distribution and Logistics will build, coach, develop, and mentor a strong high performing supply chain finance team.

Location: Bradenton, Florida (Hybrid)

Additional responsibilities include:

• Lead/support close processes including variance explanations to forecast, plan, and prior year.

• Identify risks and opportunities via insights into business trends and the current environment.

• Lead and support the development of key dashboards and reporting which provides financial insights and recommendations to drive measurable business results.

• Lead the annual plan development for distribution and logistics by working closely with supply chain partners and the business unit to assess key trends, metrics, and drivers of change to the business.

• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities to enhance team's overall efficiency, depth of insight, accuracy, and financial analytics.

• Provide financial leadership for productivity initiatives including vetting, tracking, and monitoring of projects to ensure timely delivery of savings.

• Lead and/or assist in performing ad-hoc analyses as requested to support innovation, cost savings, and other initiatives supporting the full brand portfolio.

• Provide strong financial support and leadership in various supply chain strategic initiatives including Supply Chain Transformation (T4T) and Design to Consumer Value (DTCV).

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative cross-functional partnerships across the organization.

• Lead and develop a strong, collaborative, high-performing supply chain finance team.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA a plus

• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, CPG experience a plus

• Distribution and logistics supply chain finance experience required

• Experience in SAP or Oracle. Power BI a plus

• Advanced Excel modeling skills

• Advanced analytical skills

• Strong ability to interpret data, identify and communicate potential opportunities and risks

• Flexible and able to prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Extremely versatile in fast-paced ambiguous environment with drive for results

• Possess a strong sense of urgency

• Inquisitive and critical thinker with the ability to drive thought leadership

• Ability to successfully interact and partner with all levels of leadership across the organization

• Results driven team player with a passion for success!

Benefits Overview:

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.

TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement. TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.