Customer Finance Manager - NM at Chobani

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Dec, 25

Salary

161000.0

Posted On

28 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Finance, Sales Forecasting, Data Analysis, Trade Investment, Consumer Packaged Goods, Cross-functional Leadership, Client Relationship Management, Project Management, Promo Performance Assessment, Business Planning, Process Improvement, Financial Modeling, Risk Assessment, Opportunity Identification, Organizational Change, Communication

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Summary Chobani’s Customer Finance team bridges Sales and Finance, partnering with our field sales team to drive excellence in specific customer business units (East, West, Wholesale, etc). Each team member ensures accurate volume and net revenue forecasts, understands key drivers and forecast variances, supports initiatives like new product launches or pricing changes, and leads modeling for annual planning processes. They also conduct ad hoc analyses to support Sales and Finance teams, such as promo effectiveness and trade investment opportunities. Successful team members thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, have a strong interest in Consumer Packaged Goods, and are passionate about working with sales teams to achieve results. Responsibilities Partner with sales leaders on our monthly forecast process, ensuring accurate volume, promo and trade inputs month in and month out Identify sources of forecast variance and any process or strategy changes needed to eliminate Proactively identify and quantify “risks and opportunities” for your customer business unit to eliminate surprises and raise investment opportunities Apply Chobani tools to assess promo performance at key customers, finding opportunities for improvement / optimization or sources of inefficiency Implement key company-wide initiatives with your business unit, including new product launches, marketing / promo campaigns or pricing changes Focus on and drive profitable growth for your business unit applying Chobani’s framework and tools Support the field’s work with our JDA business planning tool, and recommend / support improvements to our systems and processes Prepare for regular quarterly and monthly business reviews with senior leadership Coordinate with internal teams, including Sales, Finance, Category, Insights, Marketing and others to ensure our sales team has the support and tools they need to succeed Identify and drive opportunities for change in our organization, both in external work with customers and internal work on our processes and systems Requirements Bachelor's degree required 7+ years total experience, with significant focus in Consumer Packaged Goods Strong understanding of CPG trade: pricing and promotion planning, customer negotiation, etc. Strong leadership qualities with cross-functional exposure / experience Track record of being highly client-focused, building and maintaining excellent relationships Highly organized with the ability to balance multiple projects at once Ability to work with and summarize findings from complex data High Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Willing to travel (less than 20%) About Us Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets. For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K match, short- and long-term disability coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. We are also proud to offer specialized benefits like health care navigation, mental health services, fertility assistance, and paid parental leave as well as 120 hours of PTO and 11 Holidays each year. Compensation Range: $107,000.00 - $161,000.00, plus bonus.

Responsibilities

The Customer Finance Manager partners with sales leaders to ensure accurate volume and revenue forecasts while identifying risks and opportunities for the customer business unit. They also implement key initiatives and support the sales team with necessary tools and analyses.