Commercial Finance Manager – New Market Verticals

We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products.

We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint.

„The future is circular“

Summary:
The Commercial Finance Manager - NMV plays a pivotal role in IFCO North America’s strategic growth initiatives by developing financial models, commercial frameworks, and profitability analyses for new market verticals, products, and service offerings, while also supporting and enhancing financial modelling for the existing core business.

Acting as a strategic finance business partner by working closely with commercial, supply chain, product development, and leaders across the organization to evaluate and structure new business opportunities beyond IFCO’s traditional produce RPC programs. Areas of focus may include new product solutions, expansion into adjacent market segments, and development of innovative pooling and supply chain models.

This role will operate in a highly ambiguous environment, often building business cases and financial models with limited historical data, requiring creativity and strong commercial judgment, and a forward-looking mindset.

The role requires strong commercial finance capabilities, advanced financial modelling, and the ability to translate complex supply chain dynamics into clear financial insights that support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining financial models to evaluate expansion opportunities into new market verticals, such as (e.g., bakery, bananas, and other potential RPC applications).
• Build and own end-to-end business cases for new initiatives, including evaluation of EBITDA impact, IRR, ROCI, NPV, and payback profiles.
• Partner with commercial teams to structure pricing, incentives, and commercial agreements for business opportunities
• Translate complex operational and supply chain concepts into financial models that evaluate profitability and return on investment
• Support negotiations and business case development for strategic initiatives and large-scale commercial partnerships
• Provide actionable financial insight into market entry strategies, including scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis across key assumptions

Qualifications & Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. 
• Master’s degree and professional certifications (CPA, CFA, etc.) are preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of work experience in financial analysis, accounting, business administration, or related area is required.
• Experience supporting supply chain, logistics, or pooling-based business models preferred but not required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, as well as the ability to prepare and present complex written and oral reports
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong process management skills
• Proficiency in standard business applications included in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced proficiency with Excel required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access desired
• Proficiency with SAP

This is a hybrid role that combines remote and in-office work. Employees are expected to be on-site 2–3 days per week to support collaboration and business needs.

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits starting on the 1st of the month after hire.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.
• Annual bonus and merit increase potential.
• A collaborative environment with leadership development opportunities.

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.