Senior Manager,Commercial Finance and Transformation Job Downers Grove area,Illinois USA,Finance & Banking

Senior Manager, Commercial Finance and Transformation

Location:

Downers Grove, IL, US

Company Name:
Univar Solutions LLC

The Senior Manager, Commercial Finance & Transformation plays a critical role in driving financial, commercial, and operational performance across the organization. The role leads a portfolio of high-impact initiatives focused on accelerating revenue growth, optimizing pricing, and improving margin through data-driven insight, disciplined execution, and cross-functional partnership. As part of the Transformation Office and the UnivarONE program, this role partners closely with the business, Finance, and the Innovation Office to identify opportunities, shape solutions with subject matter experts, and move initiatives from idea through pilot to validated, finance-signed value.

The role is expected to leverage AI, automation, and analytics capabilities delivered through UnivarONE and the FRONTIER Factory, ensuring commercial initiatives are grounded in real business context and translate into measurable EBITDA and cash impact.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Commercial Finance, Sales Finance, Strategy, or Consulting, exceptional analytical capability, and a proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects. This role works in close partnership with Sales, Operations, and Finance leadership to influence strategy and guide critical commercial decisions.

What You'll Do:

Business Analysis & Opportunity Identification
AI-Enabled Transformation & UnivarONE Delivery
Value Realization & Finance Discipline
Growth Transformation & Commercial Excellence
Change Management

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA or quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Statistics) preferred. Minimum of 7 years of experience, preferably in Commercial Finance, Sales Finance, Strategic Finance, Consulting, or similar. Experience leading multiple large ($1M+) projects, preferably around process improvement or finance/commercial transformation. Proficient in financial software and tools; experience with ERP e.g., SAP & One Stream systems preferred.

Proven ability to lead projects across Commercial, Operations, and Finance functions. Exposure to AI, automation, or analytics-enabled business initiatives, and comfort partnering with technology and data teams. Strong analytical skills with a proven track record in data analysis and reporting. Strong communication (written and verbal), planning, and organizing skills. Experience managing consultants, contractors, and internal project teams. Influence strategy and outcomes without formal operational authority.

Open-minded questioning: "What would need to be true for this to work?" Creativity in problem solving, especially complex processes involving many teams and decisions. Familiarity with AI/automation use cases in commercial, pricing, or finance (e.g., pricing tools, Next Best Action, margin management, agentic workflows). Understanding of value realization discipline and finance validation in a private-equity-backed / value creation plan environment.

Project management best practices across all lifecycle phases, including risk management. Business process mapping, future-state design, and change management. Technology and analytics fluency, including agile development approaches. Adaptable communication across diverse stakeholder groups; ability to work across all levels including frontline, analysts, executives, and Board. Strong data fluency and data storytelling. MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) and Tableau required.

Where

You'll Work:

This is a hybrid-based role that will sit out of our corporate headquarters in Downers Grove, IL.

Pay & Benefits:

The salary range is $150,000 - $185,000. This role is also eligible for incentive pay. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be motivated by a variety of factors including the candidate's meaningful experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and flexible time off.

What

You Can Expect:

Strong work/life flexibility To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews Competitive pay and benefits