Commercial Finance Analyst

Job Description - Commercial Finance Analyst (JR112251)

Commercial Finance Analyst - ( JR112251 )

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth.

They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

McLane Company is seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Commercial Finance Analyst to help shape customer strategy, pricing decisions, and long-term profitability across one of the nation's largest supply chain organizations. This role combines financial analysis, commercial insight, and strategic partnership to support critical business decisions that directly impact customer growth and financial performance.

As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you'll collaborate with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leaders to evaluate opportunities, improve profitability, optimize pricing strategies, and provide the financial intelligence needed to drive sustainable business results. If you enjoy transforming complex data into actionable recommendations and influencing decisions that move the business forward, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

This position is based in Temple, Texas. Candidates should reside within a 50-minute commute of the Temple area to support on-site collaboration and business needs.

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

• Serve as the financial partner for assigned customer segments and key accounts, providing profitability analysis, pricing support, and strategic recommendations.
• Develop and maintain financial models that support pricing decisions, forecasting, customer evaluations, and strategic initiatives.
• Analyze customer profitability, revenue, cost of goods sold, pricing, volume, and product mix to identify opportunities for growth and margin improvement.
• Evaluate commercial proposals, business opportunities, contract amendments, and customer economics to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor customer and contract performance by comparing actual results to forecasts, budgets, and profitability targets.
• Investigate performance variances, identify key business drivers, and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess the financial impact of pricing, operational, and commercial decisions.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams throughout the customer lifecycle, from opportunity assessment through implementation and ongoing performance management.
• Support pricing strategy development and ensure accurate implementation of contractual pricing, fees, and commercial terms.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that improve visibility into business performance and support strategic planning.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, customer developments, and market dynamics to identify risks and opportunities.
• Drive process improvement initiatives that increase reporting efficiency, data quality, automation, and analytical capabilities.
• Support the ongoing…