Commercial Finance Manager

Arkema; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema, positioned with locations in the US, seeks a Commercial Finance Manager to partner with Category Managers and cross-functional teams. The role drives margin improvement, pricing analysis, and commercial planning while overseeing the trade accrual process and financial insights for strategic decisions.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead forecasting, modeling, and performance reporting across the Consumer & Construction business unit, collaborating with Sales and Marketing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial finance, FP&A or business analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• Strong Excel, financial modeling, and ERP/reporting systems experience (SAP, Power BI).
• Experience partnering with commercial teams, especially Category or Product Managers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking, problem solving, and margin sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Category Partnership & Margin Improvement: analyze product mix, pricing, SKU performance; identify margin opportunities; support category strategy with financial modeling; own trade accrual process; collaborate with Sales/Marketing; provide monthly variance reports.
• Commercial Planning & Forecasting: lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning; develop financial models for strategic initiatives, product launches, market expansion; provide revenue/profitability insights.
• Pricing & Promotional Analysis: evaluate pricing strategies and promotions with Category/Sales; conduct profitability analyses at customer/product/segment levels; recommend pricing adjustments.
• Reporting & Business Insights: deliver monthly dashboards and executive summaries; provide insights on risks, opportunities, and drivers; support ad hoc analyses.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Position can be located at either Wauwatosa, WI or Radnor, PA

Reports to Director of Finance

Job Summary

The Commercial Finance Manager is a strategic partner to Category Managers and cross-functional teams, driving financial performance through margin improvement, pricing analysis, and commercial planning. This role is responsible for managing the trade accrual process, supporting category strategy execution, and providing financial insights that influence decision-making across the Consumer & Construction business unit. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with business acumen and collaborative leadership.

Category Partnership & Margin Improvement (30%)

• Collaborate closely with Category Managers to analyze product mix, pricing strategies, and SKU performance
• Identify margin improvement opportunities through cost analysis, pricing optimization, and promotional ROI
• Support category strategy execution with financial modeling and scenario planning
• Own the trade accrual process, ensuring accurate forecasting, tracking, and reconciliation
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to validate spend and ensure alignment with budget
• Monitor accrual balances and provide monthly reporting with variance analysis

Commercial Planning & Forecasting (20%)

• Lead financial planning processes for commercial functions including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, product launches, and market expansion
• Provide insights on revenue, volume, and profitability trends

Pricing & Promotional Analysis (15%)

• Evaluate pricing strategies and promotional investments in collaboration with Category and Sales teams
• Conduct profitability analysis at customer, product, and segment levels
• Recommend pricing adjustments based on market dynamics and performance metrics

Reporting & Business Insights (15%)

• Deliver monthly performance dashboards and executive summaries
• Provide actionable insights to senior leadership on risks, opportunities, and business drivers
• Support ad hoc analysis and strategic projects across the business unit

Minimum Qualifications and Education Required

• 5+ years of experience in commercial finance, FP&A or business analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economic, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and ERP/reporting systems (e.e. SAP, Power BI)
• Experience partnering with commercial teams, especially Category or Product Managers
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Commercial acumen and margin sensitivity
• Attention to detail and analytical rigor
• Collaboration and cross-functional influence
• Adaptability in a dynamic, matrixed environment

HES Requirement

• Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time