Finance Manager-HQ Costs and Cash Planning

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're committed 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 by providing financial insights, strategic guidance, and operational support. Through budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, the team ensures that resources are allocated efficiently to drive profitability and growth. Additionally, the team supports decision-making by identifying risks and opportunities, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial regulations. By partnering with other departments, Finance helps align financial goals with business strategies, ultimately contributing to 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

Foundational Ingredients: Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Must be located in the Chicago, IL surrounding area or willing to relocate for 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, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.

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