Our Company: Headquartered in Blaine, MN, CPM Holdings, Inc is an established company with exciting growth as an essential supplier to the global food, energy and materials supply chains. We are an international organization that is a key player in numerous global markets, including oilseed processing, animal feed, breakfast cereal, snack food, biofuels and metal-packaging industries. We specialize in the design, production and marketing of high-quality, efficient, durable process systems, equipment and aftermarket parts and services. The foundation of our company dates back to 1883 and we continue to leverage our history, experience, and entrepreneurial spirit to increase our global footprint through innovative organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Website: corporate.cpm.net CPM is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenues generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities is based in New York with an office in Shanghai. Their investment philosophy of “We dedicate the time, energy, and resources to help every company achieve its full potential” fully supports CPM’s mission and vision. This Position: The Commercial FP&A Lead is a key strategic partner, responsible for driving profitable growth by providing financial insights, optimizing sales strategies, and supporting pricing and pipeline management. This individual will play a central role in linking financial data to commercial outcomes and will work closely with Sales, Commercial teams, and Leadership to shape growth strategies and drive revenue. The position will be based out of the Blaine, MN office with the expectation that the candidate works from the office a minimum of three days per week. The Person We’re Excited to Add to Our Team: The ideal candidate will be an experienced finance professional with a strong commercial mindset, able to turn complex data into actionable business insights. You will collaborate closely with Sales and Commercial teams, and bring a strategic focus on growth, profitability, and financial modeling. Here’s who we’re looking for: + A strong strategic thinker – Able to spot opportunities and optimize sales pipeline management, pricing strategies, and revenue streams. + Highly collaborative – You’ll work seamlessly across teams, providing insights and influencing decision-making at all levels. + Results-driven – You focus on driving measurable outcomes and delivering financial insights that improve performance and profitability. + Proficient in financial analysis and modeling – You are experienced in developing pricing strategies, profitability models, and financial forecasts that support commercial goals. + Data-driven – You use data to uncover insights, optimize performance, and create dynamic reports that influence business decisions. + Technically skilled – You are highly proficient in financial tools like Adaptive Planning, PowerBI, Excel, Salesforce, and other planning platforms to drive efficiency and transparency. + Curious and innovative – You thrive in an environment where continuous improvement is a key part of your daily work and look for ways to optimize financial processes and strategies. + A leader in driving change – You’ll play a central role in challenging the status quo, improving processes, and introducing new business models for continued growth. The Skills That Will Help You Succeed: To excel in this role, you will need a combination of technical skills, strategic insight, and the ability to collaborate effectively. Here are the key capabilities we value: + Data-Driven Decision Making – A strong ability to use data and financial modeling to make strategic decisions and provide actionable insights that will drive top-line growth and profitability. + Pipeline & Funnel Management – Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to manage, analyze, and optimize the sales pipeline, focusing on high-impact opportunities to drive revenue growth. + Pricing & Profitability Expertise – Expertise in pricing strategy development and the ability to optimize margins while staying competitive in the market. + KPI Development & Performance Linkage – Developing and linking meaningful KPIs to the commercial goals of the business, ensuring alignment with overall financial targets. + Sales Target & Incentive Alignment – Demonstrated experience in aligning sales targets with broader business goals and ensuring that incentives are structured to drive the right behaviors and outcomes. + Strategic Forecasting & Planning – Expertise in forecasting, revenue planning, and scenario analysis to ensure that the sales pipeline aligns with long-term financial objectives. + Go-to-Market Optimization – Ability to optimize commercial resources and drive operational efficiency across sales, marketing, and other go-to-market teams to maximize revenue potential. + M&A Support – Experience in providing financial due diligence and modeling support for mergers, acquisitions, and integrations to ensure business growth and strategy execution. + Cross-Functional Collaboration – Proven ability to partner effectively with sales teams, marketing, and senior leadership to influence key commercial strategies and outcomes. + Innovation & Market Strategy – Ability to drive innovation, capture new markets, and enter strategic partnerships that support profitable growth. + Process Improvement – A passion for continuously improving processes, ensuring that FP&A workflows are scalable and efficient to support business growth and decision-making. + ERP & FP&A Tools – Proficiency with financial planning tools such as Adaptive Planning, Salesforce, and other ERP systems to automate processes and enhance commercial insights. The Experience & Background That Will Peak Our Interest: We’re looking for a seasoned finance professional with a deep understanding of commercial dynamics and FP&A expertise. The following qualifications are essential for success in this role: + 8+ years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or related fields, with a track record of partnering with Sales and Commercial teams. + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or equivalent preferred). + Expertise in pipeline management, pricing strategy, and financial modeling. + Proven ability to link financial data to key business outcomes and drive strategic decisions across teams. + Advanced proficiency in financial tools such as Excel, Adaptive Planning, and Salesforce. + Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and leadership. + Results-oriented, with a focus on delivering actionable insights and driving growth and profitability. And Finally, The Role We Hope Challenges & Excites You: This role presents a unique opportunity to significantly influence the company’s commercial strategy and drive long-term profitable growth. As a Commercial FP&A Lead, you'll play an integral role in shaping financial decisions, optimizing pipeline performance, and supporting innovation. Here’s what will make this role both challenging and rewarding: + Strategic Influence – You’ll be at the forefront of helping shape the growth strategy of the organization, working closely with senior leadership to influence key financial and commercial decisions. + Growth & Innovation – You’ll drive and support new business models, entering new markets, and refining pricing strategies to optimize financial performance across diverse business segments. + Collaborative Leadership – Partnering with teams across Sales, Marketing, and Finance, you’ll be responsible for aligning key stakeholders around common goals and ensuring seamless execution of commercial strategies. + Transformational Impact – Your work will be integral to developing and optimizing commercial KPIs, ensuring that they are aligned with overall performance goals and driving actionable insights. + Continuous Improvement – You will have the opportunity to lead process improvements within FP&A, streamlining workflows and ensuring that financial insights are scalable, efficient, and aligned with evolving market conditions. + Dynamic Environment – As the company grows, you’ll face the challenge of adapting to and supporting a rapidly evolving commercial landscape, including the integration of new business models and optimizing existing resources. + Performance-Driven – You will lead the charge in setting performance goals, driving accountability, and tracking results, ensuring that all commercial initiatives align with the company’s strategic objectives. + Sales Target Setting – You will partner with sales teams to set proactive, data-driven sales targets, ensuring alignment with market conditions and company goals, while driving accountability and motivating the team to achieve growth targets. CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more. Powered by JazzHR