Senior Manager Finance

Overview Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career Across a World of Opportunities! At Reynolds Consumer Products, we offer exciting opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. If you are looking to build a strong career and make a meaningful impact, this could be the role for you. We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager, BU FP&A – Reynolds Cooking & Kitchen Essentials to join our Finance team supporting the Reynolds Kitchens business at Corporate Headquarters in Lake Forest, IL . Responsibilities The Senior Finance Manager, Business Unit FP&A is responsible for leading all financial planning and analysis activities for the Reynolds Kitchens portfolio, with a strong emphasis on business development and strategic decision support. This role goes beyond traditional FP&A by partnering closely with Customer Marketing and Brand Management to support pricing initiatives, new product launches, margin optimization, and category management. The role delivers strategic insights, drives cost discipline, and supports informed decision-making across the business. Financial Planning & Analysis Leadership Lead the development of the Reynolds Kitchens annual operating plan, forecasting cycles, and ongoing evaluation of risks and opportunities, ensuring accuracy and delivering key insights. Perform variance analysis and provide actionable explanations on key volume drivers (customer and category trends, distribution changes, elasticity impacts), revenue drivers (customer mix, product mix, pricing, trade), and COGS (commodities, conversion, logistics). Responsible for month-end close activities and financial reporting for the Reynolds Kitchens business, ensuring strong accounting accuracy, results integrity, and financial story-telling. Manage financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis for Trade spend and SG&A across the business unit. Strategic Business Partnership Partner with Customer Marketing and Brand Management to develop financial models supporting pricing actions, new product launches, and category initiatives. Quantify new opportunities and evaluate financial implications of strategic initiatives and business development activities. Provide decision support for pricing changes, promotional strategies, and product portfolio optimization. Identify cost savings and margin expansion opportunities, including SKU rationalization and productivity initiatives. Act as a trusted finance partner to cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and alignment between financial objectives and commercial strategy. Communicate complex financial concepts clearly and influence decision-making across multiple levels of the organization. Operational Excellence & Analytics Drive continuous improvement in forecasting, reporting, and analytical processes to enhance efficiency and decision quality. Ensure compliance with corporate accounting standards and internal controls for all Kitchens-related transactions. Leverage data, systems, and technology to improve financial visibility and business insights. People Leadership & Talent Development Lead and develop direct report(s), fostering a high-performance, continuous-improvement culture. Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and support professional development. You Will Love It Here If… You put safety first, always. You listen, learn, and evolve. You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals. You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity. You are committed to making a positive impact on our local communities. Qualifications We Need You to Have: BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 8+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably in commercial or FP&A roles. 2+ years supporting Sales/Marketing functions with pricing, trade, or customer P&L analysis. Proven experience managing, coaching, and developing people. Strong financial modeling, analytical, and Excel skills, with ability to translate data into actionable insights. Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems (SAP, Hyperion, or similar). Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions. Self-directed, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), consumer durables, and/or manufacturing industry experience, required. Experience supporting new product launches and category management initiatives. Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives within FP&A or commercial finance. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Results Driven - Ability to focus on organizational growth, financial performance and achieving results. Critical Decision Maker – Clear, critical thinker that engages in thoughtful, data-driven decisions and has the ability to summarize and draw appropriate conclusions from complex data. Customer Focused – Understands customers’ needs and places the highest priority on delighting customers. Teamwork & Collaboration – Builds rapport and collaborates effectively across the organization and fosters an environment of open and transparent communication. Integrity & Trust – Demonstrates honest, respectful and trustworthy behaviors when engaging with stakeholders and achieves stated work obligations. Compelling Communication – Effective written and verbal communicator that clearly and succinctly conveys information across all levels. Leadership Courage – Exudes confidence and is a driven, assertive and decisive individual that manages conflict towards mutual solutions but also maintains composure during difficult situations and channels emotions effectively. Strategic Orientation – Ability to balance short-term goals with long-term organizational and functional strategic priorities