Sr Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Title: Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Location: Tyler, TX

Department: Finance

Reports to: Corporate Controller

Travel: Light

Normal Work Schedule: Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Overview of Company

Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.

Job Summary:

A Senior Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager leads financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting, developing models to analyze performance and support strategic decisions. Key responsibilities include managing budgets, conducting variance analysis, building business partner relationships at the plant and corporate levels, and driving cost-saving initiatives within manufacturing operations. The role requires strong analytical and technical skills, knowledge of manufacturing costs and inventory, and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively to senior management and plant personnel.

Education:

A bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; a CPA, CMA, or MBA is preferred.

Experience:

• Strong proficiency in financial systems, Excel, business intelligence tools, and data analysis.

• Deep understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing operations in a plant setting.

• Ability to analyze complex data, interpret financial information, communicate insights clearly, and influence operational decisions.

• Demonstrated ability to develop actionable strategies from data and contribute to long-term financial planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the annual operating plan (AOP), rolling forecasts, and long-range plans.

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings.

• Develop and present accurate, timely monthly and quarterly financial reports, dashboards, and ad-hoc analyses to management.

• Provide financial insights and modeling to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, and other business decisions.

• Collaborate with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to understand business drivers and translate them into financial and operational plans.

Work Environment

This job is carried out in a professional office setting and involves using standard office equipment like laptops, desk phones, and smartphones. Regular visits to production facilities may also be required.

Physical Demands

Employees must be able to stand, walk, or sit; use their hands for tasks; reach with their arms; and communicate verbally. Occasional lifting or moving of objects is necessary, along with close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following:

Incentive Pay: This position is eligible for the Company’s bonus plan, with amounts varying based on program terms.

· Vacation / Sick days

· Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

· Telemedicine

· Onsite Clinic – Tyler and Valley

· Free annual health screening

· 401 (k) with company match

· STD and LTD

· Life insurance & other voluntary benefits

· Career Development: We support professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities.

Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location.

Soules Foods will not discriminate against applicants who discuss their compensation. We also participate in the E-Verify program where required by law.

Unsolicited Assistance: Soules Foods does not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for U.S. positions. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a valid written request and search agreement from HR will be considered the property of Soules Foods. No fees will be paid for candidates hired through unsolicited referrals.