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🥇 Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA at the time of application.
Location: Hybrid (3 days a week in office); Edina, MN
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full-Time
Wage Range: $70,000 - $110,000
Reports To: Director of Finance
Why Join Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen?
At Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, LLC we create delicious, high quality, prepared foods so everyone has more time to enjoy life.
We believe in purpose-driven work, innovation without compromise, and investing in our people. If you're looking to lead with impact, build high-performing teams, and grow in a future-focused company, we want to meet you.
Under the direction of the Director of FP&A, the FP&A Analyst is responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, maintaining forecast accuracy, supporting strategic and operational decision-making, and ensuring financial integrity across all business units.
What You’ll Do
As our FP&A Analyst, you’ll:
- Coordinates the company’s financial planning cycles, including annual budget, three quarterly forecasts, and six-month roll-forward forecasts from June onward
- Develops, enhances, and maintains financial models to support scenario planning and long-term forecasting
- Drives continuous improvement in budgeting accuracy and forecast efficiency through collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Facilitates cross-functional meetings to gather insights for budget assumptions and identify business risks or opportunities
- Conducts variance and trend analysis to identify performance drivers and provides actionable insights
- Maintains and reports key company KPIs, including margin analysis, margin erosion, direct labor productivity, material variances, sales reporting, and customer fill rate
- Partners with leadership to develop margin improvement and cost optimization strategies
- Maintains the Consolidated Daily Cash Report (DCR) and ensures timely communication of intercompany reconciliations
- Prepares and updates the consolidated 13-week cash flow model on a monthly basis in collaboration with Controllers
- Aligns the 10-day cash flow projections with the 13-week forecast, ensuring inclusion of CapEx spending
- Conducts CapEx analyses, including IRR, payback, margin impact, and capacity utilization
- Prepare materials and analyses for monthly and quarterly board meetings
- Develops ad-hoc and recurring financial reports for business leaders to support strategic decision-making
- Implements advanced scenario planning frameworks to identify financial risks and growth opportunities
- Compiles and prepares financial data for external auditors, tax preparers, and bank audits
- Partners with Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning teams to align financial forecasts with business operations
What You Bring to the Table
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA preferred
- 2 years of relevant FP&A, finance, forecasting, and budgeting experience
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with executive leadership
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of management
- Consistently represent the company in a positive, professional, and ethical manner
- Ensure all tasks are completed accurately and with exceptional attention to detail
- Proactively identify and communicate potential issues to the Director of FP&A
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively
Bonus Points For:
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Power BI tools preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive Wage – get rewarded for driving results
- Health & Wellness – Full medical, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off – Including holidays and personal days
- Retirement Plan – 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
- Growth & Leadership Development – Training, mentorship, and personal growth opportunities
- Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a company focused on sustainability, transparency, and community
Who You’ll Work With
You’ll join a collaborative and growth-minded team. You’ll report to the Director of Finance and have direct influence on commercial strategy and brand expansion.
🎯 Our Hiring Process
- www.mrsgerrys.com/careers
- Interview with the team
- Quick decisions — we move fast for the right fit
🌍 Diversity & Inclusion
We’re proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diverse teams create better solutions, and we actively seek team members from all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives.
📩 Apply Now
Take the lead in becoming our customer’s favorite prepared foods partner. Apply today to join a company where your voice and work matters.
Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply
Salary : $70,000 - $110,000
