What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis Wyckoff Farms position at Milne Fruit?
Job Description
The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for leading the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. This role partners closely with senior leadership to provide financial insights that drive strategic decision-making, improve profitability, and support overall company growth.
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Key Responsibilities
Wyckoff Farms is a large, vertically integrated, agricultural, food & beverage processing organization seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, who will report to the Deputy CFO and work closely with the accounting team.
Benefits
The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for leading the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. This role partners closely with senior leadership to provide financial insights that drive strategic decision-making, improve profitability, and support overall company growth.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the financial planning and analysis function, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
- Partner with department heads and senior leadership to develop annual operating plans and reforecasts throughout the year.
- Manage and improve the data collection process in multiple different systems
- Analyze business performance, financial results, and key metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Provide clear and actionable financial reporting and variance analysis to executive management.
- Develop and enhance financial models to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, and business cases.
- Oversee development and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports.
- Implement process improvements to streamline financial analysis, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.
- Lead data integrity and data mining initiatives for the company
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and development for FP&A team members.
- Collaborate with Accounting and Operations to ensure alignment between actual results and forecasts.
- Maintain a strong understanding of the company’s operations, industry trends, and key business drivers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- 5–10 years of progressive experience in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis, with 3 or more years in a leadership role.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
- Experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Business Central preferred.
- Advanced Power BI skills strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights for non-financial audiences.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of operational drivers of financial performance.
Wyckoff Farms is a large, vertically integrated, agricultural, food & beverage processing organization seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, who will report to the Deputy CFO and work closely with the accounting team.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k), after 12 month eligibility period
- Life insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Pay
- Holiday Pay
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000