Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

FAIT DISTRIBUTION SUMMARY

Fait Distribution is a family-owned and operated wholesale contact lens distributor and buying group. We pride ourselves in projecting a professional image to our customers that is both confident and enthusiastic. Our commitment to exceeding customer expectations and creating long lasting relationships is driven by our dedicated Associates. Being part of a family-owned company like Fait Distribution is something special. We’re a close-knit company where Associates are valued and truly drive and make an impact on our success. There are always exciting and new opportunities for you to advance your career and grow within our company. At Fait Distribution you will find a supportive and fast-paced environment with a fun work culture. We trust you will find employment here challenging, yet highly rewarding.

QUALIFICATIONS/ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/CMA a plus.
• 7 years of progressive finance experience with at least 2 years in FP&A, planning, or business partnering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead budgeting, forecasting, and executive storytelling in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and financial modeling capability; experience with BI tools (Power BI) preferred.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations for executive audiences.
• High integrity, strong business judgment, and ability to challenge constructively.
• Project management mindset: able to drive cadence, deadlines, and cross-functional follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES – HOW THIS POSITION SUPPORTS THE VISION include the following, but are not limited to:

• Own and manage the annual budget process, including calendar, templates, assumptions governance, and executive review materials.
• Lead the monthly rolling forecast process (base/upside/downside) and ensure consistent assumptions across lines of business.
• Develop and deliver the monthly management reporting package, including bridges, key drivers, and action tracking.
• Partner with executive leaders to evaluate performance, identify opportunities/risks, and recommend actions.
• Oversee FP&A sub-teams: Business Intelligence, Pricing & Program Administration, and Planning & Analysis.
• Collaborate with Controller to ensure alignment between management reporting and financial statements (one version of the truth).
• Support strategic initiatives including pricing governance, profitability improvement, working capital analysis, and capital planning.
• Establish measurable BI/AI productivity initiatives and report value realization quarterly.
• Keep management informed of significant trends, risks, and opportunities.

INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE

• Budgets and forecasts are delivered on-time with clear assumptions and scenarios.
• Management pack delivered by Day 7 with accurate bridges and actionable insights.
• Improved forecast accuracy and reduced surprises for leadership.
• Documented productivity offsets from BI/AI (reports automated, hours saved, reduced ad-hoc requests).
• Positive perception of FP&A partnership from internal business partners.