Sr Manager, Commercial Finance

Hungry for a career that's as rewarding as it is delicious?

At Aspire Bakeries, we don't just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.

We're looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that's on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you're ready to grow with us, we'd love to hear from you.

Hungry for a career that's as rewarding as it is delicious?

At Aspire Bakeries, we don't just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.

We're looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that's on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you're ready to grow with us, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture- Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance- Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security- Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development- Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries' learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support- HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards- Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

The Senior Commercial Finance Manager plays a critical role in driving profitable growth within Aspire Bakeries' Foodservice division. This position partners closely with Sales, Marketing, and other crossfunctional teams to optimize customer profitability, lead pricing strategy, and provide highquality financial insights that support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate excels at financial analysis, communicates effectively, and thrives in a collaborative, fastpaced environment. This role requires working 7:00 am - 3:00 pm PST to support EST and CST teams.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $105,000 - $130,000

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Manage customerlevel pricing and trade spend to ensure profitable account performance by analyzing pricing, margin and profitability.
• Oversee customer promotional programs and ensure adherence to budget guidelines.
• Evaluate and approve new customer contract requests to ensure they align with growth and profitability objectives.

• Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing to identify revenue and marginenhancing opportunities.
• Comanage sales budgets and support account teams with financial insights that drive growth.

• Provide Profit & Loss (P&L) to Sales partners for assigned customer accounts.
• Prepare accurate and timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Monitor competitor activity and market dynamics to inform pricing and strategic direction.
• Develop a strong understanding of food manufacturing and distribution costs to support operational decisions.

• Lead or support special projects aimed at improving gross profit, optimizing processes, or enhancing competitive positioning-even when projects extend beyond traditional finance responsibilities.
• Provide adhoc analyses and reporting to support key business needs.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• Bachelor's degree in a businessrelated field, preferably Finance.
• 7+ years of experience in financial analysis.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Access.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Pricing experience is strongly preferred.
• Foodservice or food manufacturing industry background preferred.
• ERP/SAP experience is strongly preferred.

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.