Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance required., 7+ years of finance leadership experience, particularly in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry., Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in financial modeling and data analysis., Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional stakeholders..

Key responsabilities:

Establish and lead the Customer Finance function, developing processes and tools for effectiveness.

Partner with Sales Leadership to analyze customer profitability and revenue trends.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives that improve customer performance.

Provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership through detailed financial modeling and analysis.

Headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet packaged foods. We produce more than 900 ice cream and frozen novelties treats. Wells produces Blue Bunny® ice cream, frozen novelties and specialty frozen desserts along with the iconic Bomb Pop® brand. So much ice cream is produced in Le Mars by Wells that the city was designated as the Ice Cream Capital of the World® by the Iowa legislature!Blue Bunny branded items are distributed across the nation. Ice cream enthusiasts can find their favorite Blue Bunny products in grocery, convenience and club stores, on mobile vending trucks and in foodservice settings (such as educational institutions, hospitals and restaurants). The company’s corporate office and two ice cream plants are located in Le Mars. Our two other ice cream plants, one in Henderson, NV and the other in Dunkirk, NY help supply our frozen treats across the United States.Over 4,000 production, sales, office, and support personnel make up the Wells family. With its state-of-the-art production facilities the company is cited by many industry experts as one of the most technically advanced in the industry.

Job description

As the Finance Manager, Customer Finance, you will partner closely with Sales Leadership and play a pivotal role in establishing and leading a new Customer Finance function. Your focus will be on fostering cross-functional relationships within a highly matrixed environment to deliver comprehensive financial analysis, generate actionable insights, and drive strategic initiatives that enhance customer profitability and promote sustainable business growth.

Preferred Cities include Le Mars, IA, Bentonville, AR, Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Henderson, NV, Omaha, NE, Denver, CO, Minneapolis, MN, Kansas City, MO, Philadelphia, PA, or Dallas, TX, but all US-based applicants encouraged to apply!

Establish and lead the Customer Finance function, including developing processes, tools, and frameworks to support its effectiveness.
Partner with Sales Leadership to analyze customer profitability and revenue trends with actionable insights to drive improved business results.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Sales, RGM, and Trade/Marketing Finance —to drive initiatives that improve customer performance and business outcomes.
Provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership through detailed financial modeling and analysis.
Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the Customer Finance function.

Qualifications

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, other duties may be assigned by your supervisor, as dictated by business necessity.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance required
7 + years finance leadership experience. Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry required.
Proven ability to build and lead new functions or teams within a matrixed organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in financial modeling and data analysis.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Tableau and/or Hyperion HCM/Essbase.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

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