Aspire Bakeries · 18 hours ago
Director, Finance
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expAspire Bakeries is a leading bakery company known for its artisan breads and cookies. The Director of Customer Finance will lead financial support for large QSR customers, manage P&L responsibilities, and oversee pricing and profitability initiatives to ensure long-term success in customer relationships.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of two Customer Finance professionals
Own full P&L responsibility for multiple large QSR customer portfolios
Manage pricing protocols, net revenue management, and customer-level financial strategies
Translate operational cost inputs (standard costs, variances, PPV), freight, warehousing, and SG&A impacts into customer pricing and profitability insights
Partner strategically with customer account leadership as a financial thought partner
Lead the development of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end commercial reports
Evaluate pricing strategies for effectiveness and modify pricing structures aligned to customer and corporate goals
Analyze costs and market dynamics to develop pricing for food launches and product innovation
Provide leadership across financial processes, partnering with shared services and cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timely issue resolution
Oversee rolling forecasts for assigned accounts and evaluate risks, opportunities, and gap-filling plans
Lead price-change impact analyses and profitability risk assessments
Independently lead special projects aimed at improving profitability and competitive position, including cross-functional initiatives
Provide ad-hoc reporting and financial analyses to support business decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a business-related field; graduate degree a plus
7+ years of relevant experience in revenue management, pricing, finance, or related fields
Demonstrated experience making pricing decisions and leading profitability analysis
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to drive decisions with both comprehensive and limited data
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Proven financial leadership supporting customer-facing teams
Preferred
Experience in food manufacturing or CPG
Thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments with evolving needs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels and functions
Highly organized and self-directed; strong time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects
Resourceful, solutions-focused, and comfortable navigating ambiguity
Benefits
Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options.
Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous PTO, and holidays to help you recharge.
Financial Security – A competitive 401(k) with immediate company match, plus disability coverage.
Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement, learning programs, and clear development pathways.
Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help manage everyday expenses.
Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans celebrating bakery and individual achievements.
Company
Aspire Bakeries
Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.71MKey Investors
California Energy Commission
2024-09-12Grant· $0.71M
Leadership Team
Tracy Edwards
CFO
Hector Morales
SVP, Strategic Partner Development
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