The Director of Commercial Finance is responsible will own the HFS pricing process from start to finish. This entails working cross-functional with Sales and Operations to understand keys inputs, building out costing models, and providing both strategic and tactical guidance to team members. This role will also be heavily involved in assessing strategic capital investments

Job Duties :

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Leadership of Commercial Finance Team

• Identify and develop high performing team members.
• Provide training and development opportunities for all team members to grow in their contribution to the team and the company.
• Establish pricing policies and ensure adherence to established hurdle rates.
• Provide appropriate review of all pricing proposals.
• Establish processes for completing pricing maintenance of existing business in a timely and accurate manner.

• Provide strategic advice and analysis to Sales team in the development of new sales opportunities.
• Co-develop annual revenue budget.
• Assist in contract review, as needed.

• Provide analysis and input on strategic new business development
• Establish target hurdle rates for pricing.
• Provide financial support on all new Capital Asset Requests.

Required Competencies & Knowledge :

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge and experience with SAP
• Operations in a multi-site/multi-equipment contract manufacturing environment

Skill in:

• Pricing strategy
• Contract administration
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Successfully communicates with customers, vendors, and multiple levels of the organization.
• Must be able to effectively work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Successfully multi-task across various groups
• Lead, modeling the organization's culture and values, providing guidance and direction, influencing, and developing others while maintaining integrity, blending people into teams when needed, and fostering open dialogue.
• Lead and manage others through change.

Proficiency in :

• Cross functional team leadership
• Margin analysis
• SAP and Excel

Work Environment :

• Work is primarily done in an office setting

Physical Requirements :

• Sitting at a work station for extended periods of time

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Minimum of 8 years finance experience. Extensive pricing experience required.

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Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world's leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.

Hearthside's exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.