What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis position at Freshpet?
Who We Are
At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.
We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently, make great products but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave a positive impact with everything we do. We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!
What You Will Do
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 forecasts
How You Will Make An Impact
At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!
Our Commitment To a Diverse Workforce
At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate and preserve a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimers
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.
At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.
We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently, make great products but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave a positive impact with everything we do. We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!
What You Will Do
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 forecasts
How You Will Make An Impact
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!
Our Commitment To a Diverse Workforce
At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate and preserve a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimers
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.