Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

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Job Description

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) provides strategic financial leadership and enterprise‑wide decision support to executive leadership. This role is responsible for leading the company’s budgeting, forecasting, land financial performance management processes. The Director partners closely with business leaders to translate strategy into actionable financial plans, deliver insights that drive profitable growth, and ensure financial rigor, transparency, and accountability across the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead the development, refinement, and execution of the company’s long‑range financial plan, annual budget, and rolling forecasts
• Translate strategic initiatives into financial models, scenarios, and measurable outcomes
• Support Board and executive presentations with clear, compelling financial narratives
• Oversee enterprise‑wide budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with strategic objectives
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews, including variance analysis versus prior year, budget, and forecast
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and investment decisions
• Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators and proactively identify trends and risks
• Provide decision support for major initiatives, including capital investments, pricing strategies, organizational changes, and growth opportunities
• Support capital planning, ROI analysis, and prioritization of investments to optimize returns
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Set clear goals, expectations, and development plans for team members
• Build scalable processes, tools, and analytical capabilities to support a growing and evolving business

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct reports of this role include: FP&A Manager and FP&A Analyst

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 10-15 years of progressive finance experience, with significant leadership experience in Finance and FP&A
• Proven experience leading enterprise‑level budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes
• Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership and influencing strategic decisions
• Experience managing and developing high‑performing teams
• Food & beverage industry experience preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree required; Masters preferred
• CPA Preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and financial modeling skills
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Excellent communication and executive‑level presentation skills
• High level of integrity, judgment, and accountability
• Advanced proficiency with financial planning systems, reporting tools, and Excel

The Honey Baked Ham Company LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.