Sales Finance Sr. Manager

Sales Finance Sr. Manager

MUSH is a people-first food company on a mission to fuel humanity with positive energy. We believe that food's first job is to nourish us, and public health is a public good. If you aspire to make the world a little healthier and want to build a reputation of doing hard things well, MUSH may be a great place for you.

Our first product line of ready-to-eat overnight oats pioneers a new category for the breakfast occasion, offering a superior value proposition versus traditional morning meals. In just five years, we've expanded from weekend farmers markets to over 11,000 retail doors nationwide. MUSH is one of the fastest growing consumer brands in the country, and this explosive growth requires a high performer for our world class Finance Team. The Sales Finance Sr. Manager is responsible for leading the Sales Finance function. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Sales Finance Sr. Manager’s specific responsibilities include: forecasting Gross Sales, Trade, and Net Sales by customer, managing Trade Accruals, reporting on monthly performance, post event analysis, and leading our weekly S&OP call.

Tactical Requirements:

● Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; MS/MBA a plus

● 7+ years of professional general business and financial experience

● CPG experience preferred

● Deep experience with Sales, Trade, and Net Sales

● Strong understanding of syndicated data (SPINS, IRI, etc.)

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

● Strong organizational skills

● Strong Excel skills

● Role is located in Chicago, IL

● Be able to lead internal and external stakeholders by influence

● Sense of ownership and a holistic view of running a business

● Exceptional, proactive, and direct communication skills

● Strong financial acumen

● Courageous: have the courage to try new things and make difficult decisions

● Self starter, with a desire to learn, grow, and evolve as a professional

● Ability to multitask, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment

● A beginner’s mind and hands-on approach

Areas of focus for Sales Finance Sr. Manager

Cross-Functional

● Collaborate with Finance Team, as well as Sales and Supply Chain counterparts to ensure accurate accounting, planning, forecasting, and reporting

● Partner with Finance and Sales Teams to ensure a seamless flow of accurate information for AR and Trade

● Collaborate with all functions to complete the month end close process alongside the Accounting Team

● Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to lead the S&OP process

Strategic

● Partner with Sales to optimize our Trade Spend and Strategy

● Partner with Company Leadership on Pricing Strategy

● Partner with Sales and Company Leadership to deliver Net Sales AOP

● Continuously elevate our reporting capabilities

● Maintain accurate trade accruals and support

● Oversee the process of deductions reconciliation and manage relationship with 3rd party deductions support

Alignment of Values

● Learning. We are always learning and seeking to improve ourselves and the world around us. We are curious about possibilities and act to explore them.

● Innovation. We look for new ideas from everywhere and accept that we may be misunderstood for long periods of time.

● Taking Action. We have a strong bias for action and value calculated risk-taking.

● Being Resourceful. We accomplish more with less. We are frugal and believe that constraints breed creativity.

● Demanding Excellence. We have exceedingly high standards that most think are unreasonable. We demand excellence from ourselves and our partners who help us succeed on a regular basis.

● Creating Win-Win Relationships. We strive to create win-win relationships with all of our major stakeholders - our customers, suppliers, employees, owners, regulators, and the communities in which we operate