Sales Finance Manager

About Sun Noodle 

Are you known to bring warmth, energy, and joy to everything you touch? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for talent like you.  

Founded in Hawai‘i in 1981, Sun Noodle is a family-owned company dedicated to the craft of fresh, premium noodles. With production facilities in Hawai‘i, California, New Jersey, and Rotterdam, Sun Noodle serves both world-class chefs and everyday noodle lovers. Through quality, creativity, and care, we aim to brighten people’s days with every bowl of noodles. Expect camaraderie, fun company events, and plenty of noodle tastings as part of your everyday life here. That’s enough about us for now. Below, we’ll share a little bit more about what we’re looking for in you. 

Role Overview 

The Sales Finance Manager will serve as a critical business partner between the Sales, Operations and Finance teams. This role is responsible for leading the monthly sales forecasting process, working directly with sales representatives to gather customer- and SKU-level inputs, and delivering accurate, timely reports and analysis to support data-driven decision-making. Reporting directly to the President—while maintaining strong working relationships with Sales, Operations, and Finance leadership—this position ensures financial discipline, visibility, and alignment with overall business objectives. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Full P&L ownership of the sales function 
• Margin analysis and COGS management 
• Pricing analysis and evaluation 
• Variance tracking — forecast vs. budget vs. actuals 
• Lead the annual budgeting cycle 
• Process standardization across reporting and forecasting 
• Drive automation initiatives in partnership with IT and BI teams 

Technical Skills (Must Have): 

• Advanced Excel modeling  
• ERP system experience (Business Central or equivalent) 
• BI/reporting tool proficiency (Power BI) 

Nice to have: 

CPG experience 

Understanding of S&OPS process and or Demand Planning experience 

Experience & Qualifications 

• Must LOVE noodles! 
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. 
• 5 years of experience in Sales Finance, FP&A, Commercial Finance, or related analytical role. 
• Strong understanding of revenue forecasting, pricing, COGS/margins, and sales processes. 
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling). 
• Experience with ERP systems and BI/reporting tools (e.g., Business Central, Power BI, Tableau). 
• Excellent communication skills, especially in gathering inputs from non‑finance stakeholders. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets. 

Qualifications – Preferred 

• Experience in CPG, food manufacturing, distribution, or high-SKU environments. 
• Prior experience collaborating with field sales teams. 
• Knowledge of demand planning or S&OP processes. 
• Demonstrated ability to build structure in ambiguous or fast‑paced environments. 

What We Offer 

• Opportunity to shape an iconic and growing food brand 
• A creative culture centered around craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement 
• Exposure to a global business with diverse initiatives—from ramen festivals to retail roadshows to restaurant collabs 
• Competitive compensation and benefits