Finance Manager

Location: remote USA anywhere
Reports To: Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis

Travel: up to 15% as needed

Liquid Death is a better for you beverage company that will murder your thirst with a wide range of low calorie beverages from water to iced tea to energy drinks. Our goal is to be the funniest beverage brand on earth and to make health and sustainability 50 times more fun.

About the Role

The Finance Manager – Supply Chain is a consummate professional who operates with a high level of integrity and supports the Finance and Supply Chain teams in assembling, analyzing, improving and developing conclusions and actionable plans on all matters relating to Inventory and supply chain management. The Finance Manager – Supply Chain will partner with the VP, FP&A to align tactical and strategic financial activities with the short and long-term plan of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly cost of goods sold forecasting and annual budget preparation and analysis
• Partner with both the Finance and Supply Chain team to achieve cost reduction initiatives
• Prepare analysis in comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products
• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, and manufacturing methods to determine effects on costs
• Manage the cost of products with independent co-packers
• Lead and manage the excess and obsolete inventory process by partnering with inventory control team
• Perform analysis and variance analysis for all SKUs
• Prepare, review, and present financial schedules such as fluxes, absorption tests, excess capacity analysis and other ad hoc schedules
• Prepare monthly actual vs. plan (forecast/budget) variance analysis for decision making support
• Responsible for analyzing and preparing KPIs
• Coordinating with cross functional team leads to discuss and resolve issues in areas impacting production such as purchasing, accounts payable, receiving, and shipping
• Review all inventory, freight-in & freight-out AP transactions
• Maintain and improve processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation
• Ensure validity and accuracy of ERP through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with inventory control, production and work order processing

Qualifications Requirements:

• BS in Finance, Operations or Economics or advanced degree (preferred but not required)
• 5+ years of relevant experience and deep operational knowledge in a standard cost manufacturing environment, preferably a CPG company

• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, with NetSuite experience preferred
• Strong computer skills with advanced Excel proficiency
• Must have experience working in multi-currency environments to support future growth
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 15%

Values & Behavioral Expectations:

• Passion for Service: Demonstrates a consistent commitment to helping others succeed; seeks to understand individual needs and works diligently to maximize results while fostering a supportive environment
  
  
• Accountability: Takes ownership of outcomes, acknowledges mistakes, and actively works toward resolution and improvement
  
  
• Embrace Change: Continuously looks for better ways to work; adapts quickly and positively to change in a dynamic environment
  
  
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively to deliver successful outcomes; builds strong, professional relationships across teams
  
  
• Integrity: Acts ethically and responsibly at all times; keeps commitments and operates in alignment with the organization’s mission and values

The typical salary range for this position is: $120,000 - $135,000

The actual salary offer will take into account multiple factors including skills, experience, education and location. Please note that the salary details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only, not total compensation, which includes equity and benefits.

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