Manager, Commercial Finance

ABOUT HINT

Back when we started Hint in 2005, our motto was Drink Water, Not Sugar. Our mission to this day is to help people fall in love with water — delicious, fruit-infused water — so they can live healthier lives. 

Twenty years on, we’ve attracted our share of imitators, but no one has been able to match that touch of true fruit flavor in every bottle of Hint. The craftsmanship we put into creating flavors that fully reflect their fruit origin is unparalleled. With no sweeteners, no preservatives, and zero calories, is it any wonder our fans have turned Hint into an obsession?  

Today, Hint is sold in over 30,000 stores all over the United States. We feature dozens of amazing flavors — including perennial favorites Blackberry, Watermelon, and Cherry — as well as limited edition smash-ups, and exclusive bundles, all available at drinkhint.com, Amazon, e-Retail account, and major retailers. 

THE OPPORTUNITY 

The Manager of Commercial Finance will play a key role in driving financial performance and accountability across our Sales and Marketing teams. This role will serve as a strategic business partner, leading the management of trade spend, supporting go-to-market investments, and providing decision-making insights to fuel growth. The Manager will oversee 1 analyst and work closely with senior leaders in Sales, Marketing, and Finance. 

The position is remote, with occasional travel for team meetings. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Trade Spend Management 

• Manage the trade spend planning, tracking, and reporting processes. 

• Partner with Sales to ensure accurate forecasting and effective ROI measurement. 

• Establish controls and insights around promotional spend effectiveness. 

• Business Partnership 

• Act as the Finance partner to Sales and Marketing teams, providing analytical support and strategic guidance. 

• Support new product launches, marketing campaigns, and promotional strategies through development of financial models and post-event analysis. 

• Collaborate on pricing strategy, channel development, and customer profitability analysis. 

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) 

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close processes for trade spend and commercial investments. 

• Analyze monthly topline performance to understand variances from plan and prior year, providing commentary to various stakeholders 

• Deliver executive-level presentations with clear storytelling and insights. 

• Team Leadership 

• Manage, coach, and develop direct reports. 

• Foster a high-performing, collaborative culture within the Commercial Finance team. 

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus. 

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in Finance, ideally within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) or beverage industry. 

• Strong experience with trade spend management and customer P&Ls. 

• Proven track record partnering with Sales and Marketing leaders in a commercial finance capacity. 

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite) and trade promotion management tools preferred. 

• Experience implementing new finance processes and/or systems. 

• Excellent communication, presentation, and business partnering skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a small team. 

COMPENSATION

• Base salary of $100,000-135,000, based on territory and experience. Actual salary offered may vary based on location and work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
• Bonus Eligible
• Unlimited vacation
• Sick Days
• 100% of the employee and dependent healthcare premiums paid for by the company
• Life insurance/AD&D (company-paid and voluntary)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K (regular and Roth)
• $150/month health and wellness reimbursement
• $100 monthly towards your cell phone and $50 monthly towards Internet (if applicable)
• Employee Discount on Hint Water