Finance Manager-HQ Costs

Tropicana Brands Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Tropicana Brands Group in Chicago, IL seeks a high-performing Finance Manager to lead HQ cost and cash planning, partnering with functional leaders to drive disciplined spending, cash optimization, and actionable insights for strategic decisions.

You will own annual operating plan, forecast, and monthly outlook for SG&A and One-Time Costs, collaborate with HR for workforce budgeting, and deliver variance analysis to executives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, cash management, treasury finance, or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to support cross-functional business leaders and drive financial accountability.
• Effective communicator with ability to simplify complex data for executive audiences.
• Strong experience leading SG&A budgeting, forecasting, and expense management processes.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning capabilities.
• Experience partnering with senior functional leaders to influence spending decisions.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Hands-on experience with SAP and/or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) strongly preferred.
• Experience partnering with Treasury and Accounting teams on cash forecasting and balance sheet planning.
• Demonstrated expertise in cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning and working capital analysis.
• Passion for continuous improvement and process optimization.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual operating plan, forecast, and monthly outlook processes for SG&A and One-Time Costs expenses across corporate and functional departments.
• Partner with budget owners to proactively manage spending, identify risks and opportunities, and drive accountability for SG&A performance.
• Collaborate with HR and budget owners to complete workforce and compensation planning, including personnel budgeting, forecasting and compensation analysis.
• Deliver monthly variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Support enterprise cash flow forecasting processes, including short-term and long-range cash planning.
• Analyze and monitor key drivers of operating cash flow and working capital.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Accounting, Supply Chain, and Commercial Finance teams to improve cash forecasting accuracy.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling, scenario planning, and sensitivity analyses.
• Maintain and enhance SG&A and cash reporting dashboards, KPIs, and planning models.
• Develop executive-level reporting for CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and standardization of planning and reporting processes

Skills

FP&A

Corporate finance

Cash forecasting

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

SAP

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

Tropicana Headquarters
525 W Van Buren St
Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Description

Fresh-Squeezed Legacy, Bold New Chapter

Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category,we’recommitted to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages.

The Finance team plays a critical role in Tropicana Brands Group’s overall success byprovidingfinancial insights, strategic guidance, and operational support. Through budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, the team ensures that resources areallocatedefficiently to drive profitability and growth. Additionally, the team supports decision-making byidentifyingrisks and opportunities,optimizingcosts, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial regulations. By partnering with other departments, Finance helps align financial goals with business strategies,ultimately contributingto the company’s stability and long-term success.

Your Next Pour: The Opportunity

We are seeking a high-performing finance manager to lead our HQ cost and cash planning team. This individual will partner closely with functional leaders and senior finance stakeholders to drive financial discipline, optimize spending, improve cash performance, and provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the annual operating plan, forecast, and monthly outlook processes for SG&A and One-Time Costs expenses across corporate and functional departments
• Partner with budget owners to proactively manage spending, identify risks and opportunities, and drive accountability for SG&A performance
• Collaborate with HR and budget owners to complete workforce and compensation planning, including personnel budgeting, forecasting and compensation analysis
• Deliver monthly variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year
• Support enterprise cash flow forecasting processes, including short-term and long-range cash planning
• Analyze and monitor key drivers of operating cash flow and working capital
• Collaborate with Treasury, Accounting, Supply Chain, and Commercial Finance teams to improve cash forecasting accuracy
• Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling, scenario planning, and sensitivity analyses
• Maintain and enhance SG&A and cash reporting dashboards, KPIs, and planning models
• Develop executive-level reporting for CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and standardization of planning and reporting processes

The Perfect Blend: Experience

• 5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, cash management, treasury finance, or related experience
• Demonstrated ability to support cross-functional business leaders and drive financial accountability
• Effective communicator with ability to simplify complex data for executive audiences
• Strong experience leading SG&A budgeting, forecasting, and expense management processes
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning capabilities
• Experience partnering with senior functional leaders to influence spending decisions
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Hands-on experience with SAP and/or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) strongly preferred
• Experience partnering with Treasury and Accounting teams on cash forecasting and balance sheet planning
• Demonstrated expertise in cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning and working capital analysis
• Passion for continuous improvement and process optimization
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Mustbe located inthe Chicago, IL surrounding area or willing torelocatefor the duration of employment
• Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

Perks That Pack a Punch

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, companyprovidedlife,STDand LTD insurance. In addition, you may alsoelecttoparticipatein voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illnesscoverages.

The salary range for this position is $100,000-$125,000

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