AVP, Commercial Finance, CeraVe

Remote, USA • Full-time • Posted 2026-05-04

About the position

Serve as the Commercial Finance business lead for CeraVe and LDB Hair Businesses.
Partner with the head of field sales on Joint Business Planning (JBP) and collaborate with the CeraVe GM and Controller on brand strategy.
Maintain and monitor trade spending expenses by category and customer, including trade deals and promotions.
Perform financial analysis on promotional funding requests from field sales, including ROI and net sales lift calculations.
Present sales estimates and variances to General Managers and Division President.
Play a financial role in the annual budgeting process, focusing on trade spending strategy and allocation.
Develop tools for Field Sales to evaluate trade promotion options and analyze post-promotion KPIs.
Analyze Customer P&Ls and work closely with account managers on investment and profitability.
Provide financial insights on inventory and perform SISO analysis.
Review opportunities for net price valorization and collaborate with RGM and brands on pricing strategies.
Liaise with cross-functional teams including sales, demand planning, and accounting.
Lead ad-hoc financial strategic projects.

10+ years of experience in finance preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
MBA/CPA preferred.
Experience in the consumer products industry preferred.
Strong computer skills, particularly expert-level experience with Excel and Word.
Financial reporting experience and familiarity with SAP, Hyperion, Oracle or similar GL systems highly desirable.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, business acumen, and leadership skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
Ability to interact with all levels of management.