Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Our client is a rapidly growing food and beverage manufacturer known for delivering innovative, high-quality products to consumers nationwide. Backed by strong leadership and a commitment to operational excellence, they are seeking an analytical and business-oriented FP&A Manager to support strategic decision-making, improve financial visibility, and partner closely with commercial and operations teams. Position Overview The FP&A Manager will play a critical role in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business performance analysis. This individual will work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Accounting to drive insights and support the company's growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and has experience supporting a consumer packaged goods (CPG), food, beverage, or manufacturing organization. Key Responsibilities Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecast cycles. Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning. Prepare monthly financial packages, variance analyses, and executive-level reporting. Analyze revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and key business drivers. Business Partnering Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to analyze production costs and operational efficiencies. Support Sales and Marketing leadership with pricing, promotional, customer, and channel profitability analysis. Provide actionable insights to drive inventory optimization, margin expansion, and cost management initiatives. Present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership. Manufacturing & Supply Chain Finance Monitor and analyze: Standard costs Freight and logistics costs Inventory performance Evaluate capital expenditures and ROI for operational investments. Support cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives. Reporting & Systems Enhance reporting capabilities and dashboard development. Improve forecasting accuracy and financial planning processes. Assist in ERP and planning system optimization efforts. Ensure data integrity across financial and operational reporting platforms. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. 5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis experience. Experience within food & beverage, CPG, manufacturing, or consumer products industries. Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills. Advanced Excel proficiency, including scenario modeling and data analysis. Experience partnering with operational stakeholders. Strong communication and presentation skills. Preferred MBA and/or CPA preferred. Already actively using AI professionally Experience in a high-growth or private equity-backed environment. Knowledge of manufacturing KPIs and standard costing. Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, or similar. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, or related FP&A tools. Key Metrics Forecast Accuracy Gross Margin Performance EBITDA Performance Inventory Turns Manufacturing Variance Analysis Customer and Channel Profitability SG&A Management Discretionary bonus Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits 401(k) with Company Match PTO and Paid Holidays Career Growth Opportunities within a High-Growth Organization Ideal Candidate Profile The successful candidate will combine strong technical FP&A capabilities with a hands-on business mindset. They will be comfortable working with large data sets, partnering with operational leaders, and converting financial information into strategic recommendations that support growth, profitability, and operational excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr