Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, Bonide

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Job Description

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Direct Reports: None

Location: Oriskany, NY (On Site)

About Bonide

With a legacy of trust dating back to 1926, Bonide has evolved into a global force in the gardening industry as a proud member of the Syngenta Group. This partnership has bestowed upon our family business the invaluable advantage of worldwide presence and extensive resources, enabling us to serve gardeners across the globe with exceptional pest control solutions for generations to come. At our Oriskany, NY facility, a dedicated team of over 200 professionals passionately produces our diverse portfolio of synthetic and organic gardening products.

Our commitment to meeting every gardener’s needs is unwavering, and we offer a comprehensive range of weed, insect, disease, and animal controls in various formulations and applications. You can find our premium products at national, regional and local home centers, hardware stores, mass merchants, and garden centers throughout America. Bonide stands tall as a recognized and respected industry leader, reflecting the trust and admiration we have earned from gardening enthusiasts across the country!

Job Summary

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager focuses on short-term and long-term financial planning and analysis of business operations for the purpose of measuring and forecasting business performance. Drives financial strategy by leading budgeting, forecasting, costing methods and analysis, analytical processes, primarily supporting business units through variance analysis and reporting. This role involves creating financial models, technical skills proficiency and partnering with leadership to deliver actionable insights that improve profitability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Own the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes and financial modeling to measure and forecast potential impacts of financial transactions and corporate development activities.
• Analysis of internal financial information (e.g., profit loss accounts, financial statements, working capital, costs, prices, expenses, revenues).
• Analyze and translate operational inefficiencies into financial impact and corrective actions. Improve cost transparency; inventory variances, purchase price variances, BOM std. vs. act. analysis, and forecasts. Own and explain standard cost performance, absorption and variance drivers.
• Develop volume, margin, cost, and cash flow forecasts at product, customer, and plant levels.
• Integrate operational drivers (production volumes, yields, labor, freight, inventory) into financial projections.
• Lead gross margin analysis including cost leakage, manufacturing variances, inventory obsolescence, usage, pricing, mix and volume impacts.
• Analyze and deliver monthly management financial reporting: actuals vs. budget vs. forecast and standard vs. actual results. Provide insights to leadership regarding trends and performance drivers.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, reporting timeliness, and data integrity.
• Ensure full compliance with global financial systems, reporting tools, and data standards.
• Partner with department leaders to monitor operational spending and support strategic, data-driven decisions.
• Reporting: Prepare comprehensive weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports for executive leadership within strict timelines and multiple financial reporting systems.
• Process Improvement: Optimize financial modeling tools, systems, and reporting procedures for efficiency.
• Prepare executive-ready materials for local leadership and global finance.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 yrs proven experience in corporate FP&A, financial modeling, and data analysis preferably in manufacturing or process industries and multi-entity or global environments.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and margin analysis.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex modeling) and experience with ERP/planning systems (e.g., Hyperion, SAP, Cognos).
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills to explain complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders, along with the ability to work under pressure.
  
  

An essential element of Bonide culture is our commitment to diversity. Bonide is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in our industry.