What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis position at Fooda?
Who We Are
Our story began in 2011 when a group of office workers at a major logistics company in Chicago had a lunch problem. Nearby options were limited, and the team was spending too much time and money traveling to their favorite restaurants. They had an idea: bring Chicago’s local restaurant culture inside the office to sell food. It was an immediate hit. When they discovered people from other companies sneaking into their office, they knew they were on to something.
Fooda pioneered the concept of rotating popup restaurants inside offices. Today, we operate in 45 cities with over 100 million meals served and continue to grow rapidly.
Powered by technology and a network of 1500 restaurants, we feed hungry people at work through a platform of unique food programs located within companies, office buildings, hospitals, schools, distribution centers, and more. At Fooda, we believe a workplace food program should be something employees love and look forward to every day.
Who We Are Looking For
Fooda is seeking a Director of FP&A to lead and scale a best-in-class financial planning and analysis function. This role will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, owning the company’s financial planning processes, delivering actionable insights, and ensuring strong financial discipline as we continue to grow.
Fooda is entering its next phase of growth, requiring more sophisticated financial planning, enhanced visibility into unit economics, and stronger capital management. This role will build on a solid financial foundation to scale FP&A capabilities, introduce greater rigor, and strengthen financial control across the business. The role will be based in Chicago and is expected to be in office 3 days per week.
What You Will Be Doing
Strategic Finance & Business Partnership
At Fooda, we believe in creating an environment where our people can thrive. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Our team members enjoy unique perks, including:
The salary range for this role is $150,000- $175,000 plus a bonus and is dependent on a number of factors, included but not limited to work experience, training, location, and skills.
Our story began in 2011 when a group of office workers at a major logistics company in Chicago had a lunch problem. Nearby options were limited, and the team was spending too much time and money traveling to their favorite restaurants. They had an idea: bring Chicago’s local restaurant culture inside the office to sell food. It was an immediate hit. When they discovered people from other companies sneaking into their office, they knew they were on to something.
Fooda pioneered the concept of rotating popup restaurants inside offices. Today, we operate in 45 cities with over 100 million meals served and continue to grow rapidly.
Powered by technology and a network of 1500 restaurants, we feed hungry people at work through a platform of unique food programs located within companies, office buildings, hospitals, schools, distribution centers, and more. At Fooda, we believe a workplace food program should be something employees love and look forward to every day.
Who We Are Looking For
Fooda is seeking a Director of FP&A to lead and scale a best-in-class financial planning and analysis function. This role will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, owning the company’s financial planning processes, delivering actionable insights, and ensuring strong financial discipline as we continue to grow.
Fooda is entering its next phase of growth, requiring more sophisticated financial planning, enhanced visibility into unit economics, and stronger capital management. This role will build on a solid financial foundation to scale FP&A capabilities, introduce greater rigor, and strengthen financial control across the business. The role will be based in Chicago and is expected to be in office 3 days per week.
What You Will Be Doing
Strategic Finance & Business Partnership
- Partner with executive leadership on company performance, growth initiatives, and capital allocation
- Lead long-range planning, scenario analysis, and financial modeling
- Collaborate cross-functionally across business units and departments to evaluate performance and drive profitability
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes across the business
- Deliver monthly reporting, including variance analysis, KPI tracking, and executive insights
- Prepare and present materials for leadership, board meetings, and investors
- Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Enhance FP&A processes, tools, and reporting to support a growing, multi-market business
- Own cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
- Oversee financial infrastructure, including lender compliance and insurance program
- Lead and mentor a high-performing FP&A team over time
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus)
- 7 - 10 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or related fields, with increasing scope and responsibility
- Experience operating in a high-growth, venture-backed, or similarly fast-paced environment
- Experience managing and leading team members.
- Background supporting a multi-unit or high transaction business (e.g., marketplaces, logistics, food service, retail)
- Proven ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
- Strong understanding of financial statements, with the ability to connect P&L performance to underlying business drivers and unit economics
- Advanced financial modeling skills and high proficiency in Excel (experience with FP&A or BI tools a plus)
- Experience working with or managing lender relationships, debt compliance, and/or capital planning
- Track record of building or improving FP&A processes, reporting, and systems to support scale
- Strong communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership, board members, or investors
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in a player-coach capacity
At Fooda, we believe in creating an environment where our people can thrive. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Our team members enjoy unique perks, including:
- Exposure to senior leadership and career growth opportunities.
- Hands-on experience with strategic finance initiatives in a fast-growing company.
- Training and development in high-demand skills such as SQL and Tableau.
- A fun, collaborative work environment – plus discounted meals from top local restaurants!
- Competitive market salary and stock options based on experience
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance plans
- 401k retirement plan with Company match
- Paid maternity and parental leave benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Company-issued laptop
- Daily subsidized lunch program (ours!) and free food and beverages in the office
- A fulfilling, challenging adventure of a work experience
The salary range for this role is $150,000- $175,000 plus a bonus and is dependent on a number of factors, included but not limited to work experience, training, location, and skills.
Salary : $150,000 - $175,000