Commercial Finance Manager
Vaco LLC
Middleborough, MA
We are seeking a strategic Commercial Finance Lead to support a U.S. consumer business. This role serves as a key financial partner to commercial and cross-functional leadership, owning full P&L performance and driving profitable growth through insight, analysis, and strong business partnership. The company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the Commercial Finance Lead for the U.S. business, owning the full P&L from gross sales to net earnings
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D, and Innovation to evaluate strategies, trade-offs, and new initiatives
Lead financial planning and analysis, including the Annual Operating Plan, monthly forecasting, and Long-Range Planning
Provide forward-looking insights, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve performance
Translate financial results into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders
Mentor and develop direct reports while contributing to a high-performing finance team
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
7+ years of progressive finance experience (FP&A, commercial finance, or business unit finance)
Strong understanding of brand, customer, and commercial strategy
Demonstrated experience managing a full P&L and providing business-unit financial leadership
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills with strong business acumen
Proven ability to influence senior leaders, challenge assumptions, and partner cross-functionally
Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial topics to non-finance audiences
Experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams
Experience with sales, pricing, and trade promotion data (preferred)
Experience with enterprise financial systems, planning tools, and BI platforms (preferred)
Master’s degree or MBA (preferred)
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.