Finance Manager

Red Bull Distribution Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

401k Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Red Bull Distribution Company seeks a Finance Manager to lead planning, forecasting, profitability analysis, and cash flow visibility across its business units. You will translate complex data into actionable recommendations for VPs, directors, and field leadership, influencing investment decisions and strategic outcomes.

You will partner with RBNA, HQ Finance, Sales, and Operations to drive capital allocation, workforce planning, and financial governance while championing data-driven decision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related analytical field.
• 7+ years in FP&A, Controlling, Commercial Finance, Operations Finance, or Business Partnering.
• Strong understanding of P&L, COGS, pricing, CAPEX, working capital, and controls.
• Experience supporting annual planning and long-range forecasting.
• Influence strategic decisions with financial analysis and performance management.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive business outcomes.
• Develop financial models, ROI analyses, and scenario planning.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP S/4, SAP BI, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and related tools.
• CPG/Bev/Distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management for assigned units.
• Partner with executives and cross-functional teams to build plans and actionable recommendations.
• Own forecasts across volume, pricing, COGS, indirects, CAPEX, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Drive Cost-to-Serve, route-to-market, labor productivity, and operating cost analyses.
• Present insights for monthly operating reviews and executive decisions.
• Lead monthly P&L reviews with field management and translate results into actions.
• Evaluate capital investments and ROI, and monitor deployment against plans.
• Build finance capability and drive transformation through analytics and automation.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Forecasting & reporting

P&L management

Cost-to-Serve analysis

Capital allocation

ROI analyses

Data analytics

Excel & BI tooling

SAP S/4 & SAP BI

Power BI / Tableau

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related analytical field

Tools

SAP S/4

SAP BI

Power BI

Tableau

Hyperion/HFM

SAP Analytics Cloud

Snowflake

Excel

Job description

The Finance Manager leads key components of planning, forecasting, profitability analysis, cash flow visibility, balance sheet stewardship, and financial governance while translating complex data into actionable recommendations for Vice Presidents, Directors, field management, RBNA, HQ Finance, and cross-functional leadership teams. Serving as a senior strategic finance partner to executive and operational leadership, the Finance Manager is responsible for influencing investment decisions, capital allocation, workforce planning, geographic expansion, and financial performance across assigned business units representing >50% of Red Bull North America's distribution volume.

The position supports profitable growth by developing business cases, evaluating strategic investments, improving Cost-to-Serve visibility, strengthening reporting transparency, and enabling effective deployment of people, capital, fleet, facilities, and infrastructure resources. The role also champions finance capability building, transformation initiatives, sustainability programs, and data-driven decision-making that strengthens organizational performance and supports RBDC’s long-term growth strategy.

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

STRATEGIC PLANNING, REPORTING & EXECUTIVE DECISION SUPPORT

Lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management activities for assigned business units, ensuring alignment with RBDC, RBNA, and global planning standards. Partner with Vice Presidents, Directors, field leadership, RBNA, HQ Finance, Sales, Operations, Talent, IT, Route-to-Market, Legal, Real Estate, Distribution Services, and Commercial teams to develop realistic financial plans and actionable business recommendations. Act as a trusted business advisor for all related matters. Own business planning and revised forecasts across volume, pricing, COGS, indirects, CAPEX, balance sheet, cash flow, workforce investment, and operational assumptions. Drive Cost-to-Serve, route-to-market, labor productivity, fleet, facilities, and operating cost analysis to identify efficiency opportunities and improve profitability. Prepare and present financial insights, variance analyses, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions for monthly operating reviews and executive decision-making. Lead the monthly P&L review cadence with field management, translating financial results into operational actions across profit centers and business units.

CAPITAL ALLOCATION, INVESTMENT GOVERNANCE & RESOURCE PLANNING

Lead financial evaluation of capital investments including facility expansions, warehouse relocations, fleet acquisitions, automation initiatives, and infrastructure projects. Drive optimal capital allocation by conducting business cases, ROI analyses, and post-investment reviews for executive investment decisions. Present financial recommendations regarding geographic expansion, facility strategy, workforce investment, and organizational design changes. Monitor capital deployment against approved plans and assess realized returns, risks, and operational impacts against expected outcomes.

ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Lead business reviews and monthly P&L discussions with field management, identifying risks, opportunities, operational drivers, and corrective actions. Build, maintain, and improve reporting tools, dashboards, and financial models using Excel, Power BI, SAP/S4, SAP BI, Hyperion, SAP Analytics Cloud, and related source systems. Proactively identify financial, operational, and compliance risks affecting planning accuracy, financial governance, and strategic objectives.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP, CAPABILITY BUILDING & TRANSFORMATION

Lead the finance acumen education program across RBDC, including GSMs, RDOps, TBPs, analysts, and cross-functional partners on financial processes and systems, reporting tools, planning, and analytical best practices. Serve as a trusted business partner and subject matter expert for financial planning, controlling applications, reporting processes, source systems, and business performance analytics. Champion Finance digitalization, AI adoption, upskilling, and process transformation by leveraging automation, analytics, and emerging technologies to modernize workflows, reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and deliver faster, more scalable insights for executive and operational decision-making.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related analytical field.
• 7+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Controlling, Commercial Finance, Operations Finance, or Business Partnership roles.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, Cost-to-Serve, pricing, volume, COGS, indirects, CAPEX, balance sheet stewardship, cash flow forecasting, working capital optimization, and financial controls.
• Experience supporting annual planning, long-range forecasting and resource allocation processes.
• Demonstrated experience influencing strategic business decisions through financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, planning, and performance management.
• Experience partnering directly with Vice Presidents, Directors, field management, RBNA, HQ Finance, and senior operational leaders to drive business outcomes.
• Proven ability to develop business cases, financial models, ROI analyses, pro-formas, scenario planning, and investment recommendations.
• Ability to analyze large and complex datasets and translate insights into executive-ready recommendations, risks, opportunities, and action plans.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP S/4, SAP BI, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Hyperion/HFM, SAP Analytics Cloud, Snowflake, or related analytical tools.
• Experience within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Beverage, Distribution, Direct Store Delivery (DSD), or similar operational environments preferred.
• Experience developing, training, and mentoring analysts, management trainees, or early-career finance professionals.

This position is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.

The base salary range for this position is $124,000 - 186,000 + cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.

Our current Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location).

Red Bull Distribution Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.