The Customer Development Finance Manager will be responsible for providing financial leadership and support to the sales organization. This role will involve working closely with sales leaders to drive profitable growth, analyze sales performance, and develop financial forecasts. You will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of sales operations, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely.

This position is based in our Scottsdale, AZ office with a hybrid schedule of Mon - Thu in office, Friday can be remote. 

Responsibilities:

• Partner with sales leadership to develop and execute sales strategies aligned with financial goals.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of sales performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage the sales forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with overall company objectives.
• Control customer and consumer investments, ensuring spending is properly planned, accrued, and managed within budget 
• Administer sales incentive plans, ensuring timely validation of sales performance and accurate calculation of commissions and bonus payments.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support pricing decisions, contract negotiations, and new business initiatives.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports to leadership and cross-functional partners
• Collaborate with other finance colleagues to ensure seamless integration of sales finance activities with broader financial planning and reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 6+ years of progressive experience in finance, preferably with experience in commercial finance or similar role

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or CPA
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting
• Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, advanced Excel, Google Sheets)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy