Corporate Finance Manager

Pinnacle Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Search is seeking a Corporate Finance Manager in New York to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting. This role involves building financial models, conducting performance analysis, and collaborating with various teams. A successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field, 2–5 years of relevant experience, and advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint. Responsibilities include preparing analyses for leadership and supporting the budgeting process.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, investment banking, or a similarly analytical role.
• Experience within consumer goods, wellness, CPG, or a related industry.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Perform cash flow forecasting and variance analysis.
• Prepare financial analyses and materials for senior leadership.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Corporate Finance Manager supports financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities, providing insight into business performance and helping inform strategic decision-making.

Reporting to the Director Corporate Finance and Financial Reporting, this role works cross-functionally to support budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and capital allocation across the company’s multi-brand portfolio.

Essential Functions

• Build and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, and long-range planning.
• Consolidate and review P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow performance across brands and business units.
• Perform corporate finance analysis including cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, and covenant scenario modeling.
• Support G&A reviews by identifying cost drivers, trends, risks, and optimization opportunities.
• Prepare financial analyses and materials for senior leadership and board-level discussions.
• Analyze sales performance, margins, and profitability to support capital allocation decisions.
• Support annual budgeting and reforecasting processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Interpret financial results in a broader strategic context and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Partner with Accounting, Marketing, Supply Chain, and other teams on planning and analysis.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis related to investment opportunities, strategic initiatives, and cost structure optimization.
• Contribute to the improvement of financial reporting processes, tools, and analytical frameworks.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, investment banking, or a similarly analytical role.
• Experience within consumer goods, wellness, CPG, or a related industry.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly articulate financial insights.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, self-directed, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.