Senior Manager, Commercial Finance

Where you will work

Clearwater Paper is a premier independent supplier of paperboard packaging products to North American converters. Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, our team produces high-quality paperboard that provides sustainable packaging solutions for consumer goods and food service applications.

Clearwater Paper is at a pivotal moment in its evolution. Following the divestiture of its tissue business in late 2024 and the acquisition of a paperboard facility in Augusta, the company is redefining its identity and market position. We are building a new commercial engine to match our evolving portfolio and growth ambitions. To accomplish our goals, we must drive innovation in product development, refining market segmentation, and building a more integrated commercial organization. Success in this role will require a balance of strategic thinking, operational rigor, and the ability to provide financial models that lead to sound

Our business thrives on the foundation of our talented team members. Embodying our core values of commitment, collaboration, communication, courage, and character, we foster an environment where every person is safe, respected, and valued. Through community giving, a matching gift program, employee volunteerism, and more, we support the communities where we live and work. For additional information, please visit our website at www.clearwaterpaper.com.

What you will do

The Senior Manager, Commercial Finance provides financial business partnership to the SVP, Commercial and the broader commercial leadership team specific to the attainment of Clearwater Paper's commercial-related business objectives. This position, in conjunction with one finance analyst, focuses on leading finance processes, business analytics including gap closure planning, budgeting, sales forecasting and customer modeling as necessary. The individual is a valued member of the broader operational finance leadership team and works to support overall business goals and financial results both for the short and long-term. Reports to the VP, Finance and works remote with an ability to travel to the corporate office, mill locations and venues as required.

Financial Leadership

• Lead the development of the monthly and quarterly sales forecast (price, volume) of $1.5B+ of revenue
• Lead commercial annual budget development and gap analysis planning to drive annual goal achievement
• Lead the development of reporting for monthly and quarterly variance analyses, business review materials and quarterly Board of Directors commercial content
• Provide customer and product level analytics on monthly variances to forecast
• Provide leadership of the price, volume and mix components of the weekly flash reporting process
• Support the long-range planning process
• Oversee and review the development and dissemination of PVM (price, volume, mix) reporting and PMH (profit per machine hour) monthly reporting
• Participate in RFQ (Request for Quote) process as new business is evaluated, collaborating with other internal groups as needed
• Participation in Sales and Operational Planning leadership team meetings as the financial and business partner and participate in various daily, weekly, and monthly team meetings
• Provide ad-hoc support on financial analyses in support of the Commercial leadership team

Organizational Leadership

• Lead and develop one direct report consistent with Clearwater Paper values; promote a positive working environment
• Recommend and support process improvements through departmental collaboration to drive overall company financial goals
• Support pricing and customer development analytics as needed

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Strong understanding of critical processes; ability to develop and leverage data-based insights, cause & effect analysis to quantitively and analytically make business decisions and take smart risks
• Ability to develop and leverage data to quantitively and analytically make business decisions and take smart risks
• Technical and personal leadership courage to identify, communicate and bring to light opportunities and solutions
• Confidence in dealing with ambiguity; bringing different perspectives to light and rallying others to aligned goals and objectives
• Highly collaborative and objective when working through complex risks; identify and develop risk mitigation plans
• High degree of business curiosity; quick learner with a proactive and agile mindset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and mediums
• Demonstrated ability to understand the organizational impact in decision making; see the big picture and distil it into action oriented, data-based messages for multiple audiences
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

What you will need

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and/or commercial-related financial planning and analysis
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business management or economics, required
• MBA Strongly Preferred but not required
• Experience working in a manufacturing organization preferred but not required
• Ability to analyze complex sets of financial information independently
• Proven ability to manage analyst level talent
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Strong finance PowerPoint presentation skills
• Remote and in office environment
• Ability to spend time in manufacturing production mill environments as needed
• Some eye fatigue due to computer uses and sitting for extended periods of time

Total Rewards Details

We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. The budgeted salary range for this role is $150,000 - $170,000, depending on experience and qualifications. This range reflects the expected compensation for candidates who fully meet the key requirements of the role. Actual offers account for internal equity and candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at Talent.Acquisition@clearwaterpaper.com.

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

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This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.