Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried (Exempt)

Job Location: Kodiak HQ: Park City, Utah 

What will this position do? 

Kodiak Cakes is seeking a dynamic and experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, with specific expertise in sales revenue and trade management, category management, and marketing. This role will play a crucial role in driving growth and profitability for Kodiak Cakes by providing financial leadership and strategic guidance to the sales and marketing teams.

• Sales Revenue & Trade Management:
  • Partner with the sales team to develop annual sales plans, including revenue forecasts, trade spend budgets, and pricing strategies.
  • Develop and implement strategies to maximize sales revenue and profitability.
  • Manage trade spend budgets and ensure spending is within approved limits, ensure ROI on trade promotions, and aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, supply chain, and finance, to drive integrated business planning and decision-making.
  • Analyze sales data to identify opportunities for growth.
• Category Management:
  • Develop category strategies to maximize market share and profitability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute category plans.
  • Analyze market trends to identify growth opportunities.
  • Support the SKU portfolio, including SKU rationalization, and new product launches
• Marketing:
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop brand strategies
  • Support the marketing team with financial analysis, including ROI analysis, pricing analysis, and budget vs actual analysis
  • Assist in the development of annual marketing budgets and forecasts
  • Track and report on marketing spend, ensuring accuracy and compliance with budget guidelines
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to the marketing team as needed
• New Product Innovation:
  • Support financial analysis for new product development projects.
  • Evaluate new product opportunities and provide financial recommendations.
  • Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and sales teams to bring new products to market.
• Team Leadership:
  • Manage and develop a team of financial analysts, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to help them achieve their goals and drive overall team success.
  • Ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as required

What are we looking for? 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in finance, with a focus on sales finance and category management in the consumer packaged goods industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling software.

What else do I need to know? 

This role is based in our headquarters near the ski slopes and mountain trails of Park City, Utah. We have a hybrid schedule. We offer competitive compensation and benefits that include: 

• Health/vision/dental plans 
• 401k match 
• Relocation assistance 
• Annual performance bonus 
• A company fleet of snowboards and other equipment
• Active lifestyle allowance 
• Therapy Benefit
• All-you-can-eat flapjacks 
• Flexible vacation 
• Early-out Fridays 
• Parental leave 
• Casual dress code 
• A variety of other Kodiak-unique perks