Commercial Finance Manager

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun. We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2030, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile. So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together. You can learn more about us at  www.riversidenaturalfoods.com .   Position Summary:    As the Customer Finance Manager - US, you will play a critical leadership role to the US Commercial team, in achieving its strategic and financial goals. You will serve as a strategic business partner to the Commercial team, delivering forward-thinking financial guidance to drive profitable net sales growth. Your role includes supporting customer growth initiatives, managing sales and trade spend planning, tracking market trends, and providing actionable insights to shape future strategies.   Primary  Responsibilities:   Act as a strategic financial partner to cross-functional Sales leaders, providing analysis and guidance to drive profitable growth and optimize trade investments.   Support Sales initiatives with customers, including Go-To-Market plans, Joint Business Plans, new product launches, category presentations, and sales programs.   Lead monthly Trade Reviews with KAMs and Sales leadership, analyzing trade spend performance, identifying key drivers, and developing action plans to capture opportunities and mitigate risks.   Evaluate and enhance trade spend strategies through ROI analysis, financial scenario modeling, and oversight of incremental funding requests.   Lead financial planning processes on Trade for the US Commercial Team, including quarterly forecasting and annual planning, aligning short-term tactics with long-term growth strategies.   Create and deliver executive-level presentations with strategic insights, performance analysis, and recommendations, highlighting key risks and opportunities.   Develop and implement trade policies and processes aligned with business goals, while driving process improvements and leading the adoption of new systems and tools across teams.     Key Qualifications:   Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting, and 6+ years of experience in financial performance management and analysis—ideally within consumer-packaged goods, including gross sales and trade spend.    Proven ability to uncover and communicate retail trends and insights to influence cross-functional decision-making.   Strong analytical, financial modeling, and Excel skills, with keen attention to detail and a solutions-oriented, proactive mindset.   Trusted thought partner with strong collaboration, communication, and leadership skills, able to work independently and present confidently to senior leadership.   Effective at managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment.   Please note this role is an  existing vacancy. Salary Range $135,000 — $150,000 USD At Riverside, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. The range above reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity. What we expect: Values-led: You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life’s too short to take ourselves so seriously that we don’t enjoy the journey. Unparalleled experiences and opportunities : We’re still determining who we are and what we can be. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – while employing it. At Riverside, progress occasionally means proceeding imperfectly, and we’re okay with that, as long as we’re staying true to our values and learning and improving along the way. Access to everyone: We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production s