Finance Manager, Brand Marketing
Location: Lakeville, MN (Hybrid: In-office Tuesday–Thursday)
Reports to: Director, Finance
Direct Reports: 1
Are you a bold, well-rounded finance leader ready to make an impact in brand marketing? Post Consumer Brands is seeking a Finance Manager to partner with our Brand Marketing team and drive financial strategy, innovation, and results across our iconic portfolio - including our kids brands.
What You’ll Do
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Be a Strategic Partner: Collaborate with Marketing and Finance to optimize pricing, improve spend efficiency, and unlock new distribution opportunities.
Partner with Brand Directors: Build strong relationships and confidently set direction to keep our brands on track.
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Lead Financial Reviews: Deliver insights on business trends, variances, and opportunities to drive growth.
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Champion Innovation: Ensure new products are financially viable and support their launch with robust analysis.
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Drive Results: Conduct budget reviews, recommend proactive adjustments, and complete ad-hoc analyses to keep us ahead of the curve.
Manage & Mentor: Oversee two direct reports, fostering their growth and supporting team success.
What Sets You Apart
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You’re a generalist in finance - comfortable rotating across different areas and wearing multiple hats (accounting experience is a plus, but not required).
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You thrive in fast-paced, changing environments and bring a collaborative, business-savvy approach.
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You’re assertive, confident, and able to influence decisions with concrete financial support.
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You have a commercial finance and CPG background (preferred), but we welcome talent from all industries.
What You’ll Need
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA preferred)
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5+ experience in Finance or Strategic Planning
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Strong budgeting, planning, and forecasting skills
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Experience with trade spend practices and execution
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Advanced Excel and MS Office skills; TM1 experience a plus
Ready to shape the future of our brands?
Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that values bold ideas, collaboration, and financial leadership.