Aspire Bakeries

Description

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery(R), Otis Spunkmeyer(R), and Oakrun Farm Bakery(R). With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

Aspire Bakeries is a leader in the baking industry, known for delivering exceptional quality through brands like La Brea Bakery(R), Otis Spunkmeyer(R), and Oakrun Farm Bakery(R). Behind every product is a team of dedicated professionals who drive innovation, efficiency, and growth across all areas of the business. We are seeking a Director Customer Finance to join our team at our Los Angeles office. Please note, this is an onsite role 4 days a week.

Accountabilities

• Directly manage a team of two
• Full P&L responsibility for multiple large QSR customer accounts
• Management of pricing protocols for each customer; pricing & net revenue management
• Understanding of how operational cost inputs (standard costs, manuf variances, PPV), freight & warehousing costs, SG&A costs translate to pricing and impact to overall customer profitability
• Strategic support and financial thought-partnering for customer account lead
• Lead the development of Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Year End Commercial reports
• Evaluate effectiveness of pricing strategies and modify pricing structures as needed to align to customer and corporate strategy
• Analyze costs and market conditions to develop pricing for new food launches and product innovation with the customer
• Provide active leadership in financial processes, liaise with shared services and other departments to ensure process efficiencies, reporting accuracies and timely issue resolution
• Manage the team in maintaining rolling forecast for the customer accounts and continuously assessing risk, while providing contingency/gap-filling plans
• Lead price change impact analysis, including profitability risk and assessments
• Independently lead and drive various special projects to improve profitability and competitive position in the marketplace, including initiatives that may be 'owned' by other functions
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analyses to drive business decisions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in a business-related concentration. Graduate degree a plus.
• 7+ years relevant working experience in a revenue management role
• Experience in making pricing decisions and performing profitability analysis
• Strong analytical skills coupled with the ability to make business decisions in situations where there is either too much or not enough data
• Advanced Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing or CPG strongly preferred
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills, able to provide clear feedback and collaborate across all levels and functions.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Resourceful and solutions-oriented, comfortable navigating ambiguity, solving problems independently, and thriving in both in-person and mobile work settings.

Salary Range: $135K-180K per year

Culture & Values

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that great people make great food-and even greater workplaces. Our culture is built on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We foster an environment where team members feel supported, empowered to grow, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.

Across all levels of the organization, we value open communication, continuous learning, and a strong sense of community. Whether you're in the office, on the floor, or in the field, you'll find a team that works together, celebrates wins, and supports one another through challenges.

Join us and be part of a company where your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your career can rise as high as your ambition.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.