What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Finance Manager position at Cibo Vita?
Job Description
About Us: At Cibo Vita, innovation drives everything we do. Based in Totowa, NJ, we craft premium healthy snacks under the Nature’s Garden brand, combining quality ingredients with creative flavor and function. Our products are designed to support wellness, sustainability, and better snacking choices-helping consumers “Snack With Purpose.” Job Summary: The FP&A Manager will play a key role in driving financial analysis and strategic business partnership across the commercial organization. Reporting to the Director of FP&A, this role will be instrumental in maximizing revenue, market share, and profitability as the business scales. This is a hands-on, high-visibility opportunity for someone who thrives in a startup-like environment—where finance is a strategic partner, not just a reporting function. Key Responsibilities:
Cibo Vita is a CPG manufacturer located in Totowa, NJ, with a focus on high-quality, innovative, “better for you” snacks. Cibo Vita primarily operates under its flagship brand, Nature’s Garden, which has a national presence.
About Us: At Cibo Vita, innovation drives everything we do. Based in Totowa, NJ, we craft premium healthy snacks under the Nature’s Garden brand, combining quality ingredients with creative flavor and function. Our products are designed to support wellness, sustainability, and better snacking choices-helping consumers “Snack With Purpose.” Job Summary: The FP&A Manager will play a key role in driving financial analysis and strategic business partnership across the commercial organization. Reporting to the Director of FP&A, this role will be instrumental in maximizing revenue, market share, and profitability as the business scales. This is a hands-on, high-visibility opportunity for someone who thrives in a startup-like environment—where finance is a strategic partner, not just a reporting function. Key Responsibilities:
- Partner closely with sales, marketing, and innovation teams to provide financial guidance and influence key business decisions.
- Analyze customer and channel profitability, helping refine pricing strategies and product mix to maximize growth.
- Utilize trade promotion planning and management tools to assess and optimize profitability across customers and sales channels.
- Prepare and present financial reports, offering insights on business trends, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
- Identify cost-saving and margin-improvement opportunities within the commercial organization.
- Enhance financial reporting tools and dashboards to provide real-time visibility into key performance metrics.
- Evaluate the financial impact of new product launches, market expansion, and promotional initiatives.
- Develop and maintain financial models to assess promotional efficiency, marketing ROI, and commercial performance.
- Assist in the creation of the Annual Operating Plan and monthly financial reporting.
- Contribute to ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects that support long-term business strategy. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a business-related field Required Experience:
- Minimum 5 Years of FP&A or commercial finance experience preferably in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
- Proven ability to develop and manage financial models, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Extensive knowledge of trade dynamics in the CPG industry, including customer negotiations, pricing structures, and promotional strategies.
- Strong experience working closely with sales and marketing leadership to support business objectives.
- Ability to analyze financial data and translate insights into actionable strategies that drive growth and profitability.
- Skilled in managing relationships with stakeholders and influencing cross-functional teams. Key Skills:
- Comfortable working with evolving processes and scaling systems
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- High ownership mentality with a bias toward execution
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Collaborative working style with strong follow-through
- Self-starter with a Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- High level of organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities What do we offer:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- PTO
- Company Paid Holidays
- Career advancement and training
Cibo Vita is a CPG manufacturer located in Totowa, NJ, with a focus on high-quality, innovative, “better for you” snacks. Cibo Vita primarily operates under its flagship brand, Nature’s Garden, which has a national presence.