CAPEX Finance Manager

Cumberland Farms, Inc.; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Earned wage access

Paid Time Off

Medical coverage

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Company events

Employee recognition

Job summary

Cumberland Farms, Inc. is seeking a CAPEX Finance Manager to own capex spend tracking, forecasting, and financial governance across the business.

You will partner with the Construction team and other functions to ensure robust financial justification, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement in capital planning. The role requires 3+ years in FP&A or related financial roles, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance/related field required.
• 3+ years FP&A, commercial finance or analytical finance experience.
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting skills.
• Experience with capex, construction finance, or real estate finance preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Own capex spend tracking and forecasting across the business.
• Coordinate business cases with stakeholders and post-investment reviews.
• Partner with Construction to support ~50% of capex spend.
• Manage CAPEX Monthly Performance Review and forecast cycles.
• Handle accounting activities for capex and project budgets.
• Prepare monthly forecasts, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting packages.
• Develop dashboards and analytics using ERP and Excel.
• Support long-range capex planning and cost-control initiatives.
• Drive process improvements in capex, procurement, and reporting.
• Prepare executive level reporting materials for leadership.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Management reporting

Investment appraisal

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team!

Cumberland Farms is one of the fastest-growing convenience retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America’s #1 ‘one-stop’ destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our US headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Wages
• Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program*
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
• 401K with Company Match
• Team Member Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Company Spirit Days
• Employee recognition and awards
• And much more!

Position Summary:

Sitting within the Finance team, the CAPEX Finance Manager owns the tracking, forecasting, and financial oversight of all capital expenditure (capex) across the business. The role manages and coordinates capital investment cases with stakeholders and runs the monthly CAPEX Monthly Performance Review (MPR) and forecast cycles, ensuring capital projects are delivered in line with company financial policies and strategic objectives. While the remit spans capex business-wide, a significant portion of the role is focused on partnering with the Construction department, which represents approximately half of total capex spend. The position works closely with operational teams, Accounting, and external vendors to provide reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement support.

Responsibilities:

• Own and be responsible for all capital expenditure (capex) spend tracking and forecasting across the business
• Manage and own capital expenditure investment cases (business cases), coordinating with stakeholders across the business to ensure robust financial justification, approval, and post-investment review
• Business partner closely with the Construction team, which represents approximately half of total capex spend, providing dedicated financial support, oversight, and challenge
• Manage the monthly CAPEX Monthly Performance Review (MPR) and monthly forecast cycles, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of actuals, forecasts, and variances
• Manage accounting activities associated with capital expenditures and project budgets across the business, including construction
• Track, analyze, and reconcile capital budgets across the business, specific emphasis on construction, with variance analysis and reporting
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts, accruals, reconciliations, and budget reporting packages for Finance and Accounting departments
• Assist with the capital expenditure approval processes, including review and tracking of AFE requests and project approvals
• Develop dashboards, financial reports, and operational analytics using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Support forecasting and long range capital planning initiatives
• Analyze project costs, identify trends, investigate variances, and provide recommendations for cost control and operational efficiencies
• Assist with process improvement initiatives related to capex and construction finance, procurement, reporting, and project management
• Generate and maintain department policies and procedures related to financial controls and operational processes
• Coordinate data collection, reporting surveys, and project analysis for business and Construction leadership
• Prepare executive level reporting materials for leadership review
• Other responsibilities and special projects as assigned by management

Working Relationships:

Construction Managers, Project Managers, Capex Budget Holders and Sponsors across the business, Finance, Accounting, IT, Procurement, Operations Leadership

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field

Minimum Experience:

3+ years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, accounting, finance advisory or another analytical finance role. Strong experience in financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting, cost and variance analysis, management reporting, and investment appraisal/business cases. Demonstrated commercial acumen and the ability to translate financial analysis into clear insights and recommendations. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

Preferred Experience:

5+ years of experience in capital expenditure management, construction, real estate, or infrastructure finance

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational capabilities

Other Requirements:

Travel:Limited. Driving to meetings as needed using Company pool car.

Hours & Conditions:

Minimum 40 hours/week

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work at a desk in office environment, ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

At Cumberland Farms, it’s important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.

Consistent with Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law, we’re sharing the base salary range for this position. Final pay within this range will be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications. Base pay represents just one part of our total rewards approach. We’re proud to offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits that invest in your overall growth, well-being, and career journey.