North America Regional Commercial Finance Manager

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

LOCATION: Hybrid in Alsip, IL
COMP RANGE: $100,000 - $145,000/year plus bonus

Griffith Foods is hiring a North America Regional Commercial Finance (FP&A ) Manager to serve as a key finance partner to the go-to-market team. The role exists to ensure we achieve our 2030 growth aspirations by connecting business intelligence, performance visibility, and regional alignment with execution discipline. In this role, you will preserve existing business at profitable levels, while supporting the acquisition of new pieces of business at profit levels that meet company guidelines.

This is your opportunity to help strengthen our commercial engine by providing timely, accurate, and insight-driven financial analysis to guide decision-making across Griffith Foods North America and Custom Culinary.

As a North America Regional Commercial Finance (FP&A) Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Align country strategies with the broader regional financial objectives using data-driven insights to make informed decisions under pressure, balancing regional priorities with country-specific dynamics.

• Act as a bridge between local FP&A teams, country leadership, and the regional FP&A head.

• Provide regular updates and insights on country-level commercial performance.

• Lead Intercompany pricing decision making.

• Address operational challenges with creativity and precision

• Lead an indirect team of 3 unit pricing managers

• Proactively identify market trends and translate them into actionable plans.

The North America Regional Commercial Finance (FP&A) Manager position is well-suited for you if you:

• Are adept at balancing short-term goals with long-term financial strategies.

• Demonstrate strong communication skills & strategic thinking in order to align the team with regional goals.

• Are a leader who is analytical, collaborative, and capable of driving results while navigating cultural and operational differences across countries.

• Serve as a business partner to the sales organization and leverage your commercial acumen to present complex financial insights to senior leaders and diverse teams in a clear, compelling way.

• Understand pricing, customers, and growth levers to bring business and finance planning to the forefront.

• Are comfortable managing through uncertainty or change as the Finance Operating model at Griffith evolves.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

• At least 5 years experience in commercial finance or FP&A in a fast paced environment where planning and modeling are primary.

• Experience with budgeting and forecasting, including full understanding of a P&L -particularly contribution margin.

• Knowledge of cost structures and margin analysis

• Ability to manage and analyze large datasets using pivot tables, with advanced Excel skills

• Experience with Power BI or similar tools for modeling and CRM tools like MS D365

• willingness to work onsite in the Alsip, IL 2 days per week
  (Internal candidates currently in Monterrey or Scarborough can continue to work from either of those locations.)

What will set you apart:

• MBA or MS in Accounting or Finance

• Previous experience managing commercial finance or FP&A across US, Canada & Mexico

• Previous FP&A experience within a B2B food or ingredient manufacturer or the CPG industry

There is potential for a discretionary bonus, with a target of 12%. This bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

Griffith Foods embraces WorkFlex, allowing employees to work from home most of the time, and select options like compressed work weeks, flex time, etc. that creates an effective workplace where work patterns meet the needs of both employers & employees. Most professionals come into the office once or twice a week. Periodic onsite meetings may occur at our Lombard or Alsip (IL) locations.

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities.

Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.