Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Summary

Our FP&A Manager, reporting to the Director of FP&A, will be responsible for leading the financial planning and analysis function, providing strategic insights to senior leadership to drive financial performance. This role manages the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, and conducts in-depth financial analysis to identify and track internal and external trends, risks, and opportunities to the business. We are seeking a skilled financial professional with very strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Financial forecasting and planning: Lead the development and compilation of the annual and quarterly budgets, latest estimate forecasts, and long-range financial plans by partnering with department leaders across the organization and C-suite executives.
• Financial modeling: Build and maintain complex financial models to support business decisions, evaluate investment opportunities, and perform scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Performance analysis: Conduct thorough variance analysis by comparing actual financial results to budgets and forecasts, explaining key drivers of variances to management.
• Reporting and presentations: Prepare and present clear, compelling financial reports, analysis, and presentations for senior management, stakeholders, and the Board.
• Strategic business partnership: Serve as key financial advisor to cross-functional teams, offering actionable financial insights and supporting strategic business initiatives including commercial finance.
• Process improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, automate reporting, and implement financial planning tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Leadership and mentorship: Mentor existing finance analysts by providing guidance, training, and development opportunities.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience: 5–7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Technical skills: High proficiency in financial modeling and Microsoft Excel. Experience with Microsoft D365 (ERP) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI) is also preferred.
• Analytical and strategic thinking: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data, interpret trends, and translate data into actionable business strategies.
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Leadership ability: Proven ability to lead, problem solve, mentor, and motivate team members.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Finance, or a related field is a plus.
• Several years’ experience working in a Finance role within the CPG sector.
• Experience at high growth work environment; ability to work well in fast paced, nimble, business environment.