Customer, Finance Manager

Description We are looking for an experienced Customer Finance Manager to support our sales team in Easton, Pennsylvania. This role bridges the gap between finance and sales, ensuring financial sales targets are achievable while enhancing customer relationships. You will drive profitability analysis and serve as a key advisor in negotiations and trade planning. Responsibilities: u2022 Provide strategic financial insights to sales leadership, including guidance on trading term negotiations and promotional activities. u2022 Monitor and analyze sales forecasts, actual sales performance, and trade programs while contributing to demand planning and inventory management. u2022 Prepare financial schedules for areas such as SG& A expenses, trade allowances, sales returns, adjustments, and customer profitability. u2022 Lead month-end close processes, including summarizing results, explaining variances, and preparing schedules for audits. u2022 Educate the sales team on the financial impact of trading terms, margins, and improved forecasting practices. u2022 Collaborate with sales on upfront planning for customer terms and negotiations, ensuring alignment with company profitability goals. u2022 Provide detailed insights on customer-specific trade information, including returns, allowances, deductions, compliance fines, and payment terms. u2022 Serve as a member of the S& OP Core Team to deliver net revenue plans, expand growth opportunities, and manage sales forecasting. u2022 Offer financial guidance on the implications of trading terms and strategies for enhancing customer profitability. Requirements u2022 Proven expertise in financial modeling and analysis. u2022 Strong understanding of annual budgeting and variance analysis processes. u2022 Demonstrated ability to manage trade finance and customer profitability. u2022 Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools. u2022 Experience in preparing and analyzing financial schedules for audits and reporting. u2022 Skilled in educating and advising sales teams on financial strategies and implications. u2022 Familiarity with sales forecasting, demand planning, and inventory management. u2022 Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across finance and sales divisions. Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.

Created: 2026-03-27