Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job TitleThe Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.ResponsibilitiesPartner with financial planning leads to design and implement standardized forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis processes across the organizationEstablish best practices for financial management including use of planning tools, reporting templates, and performance metricsFacilitate alignment across financial planning teams to ensure consistent financial support and reporting across business unitsPartner with technology teams to ensure systems support reporting, planning, and financial data needsDevelop and deliver financial reports, dashboards, and analysis to support leadership decision makingConsolidate financial results and prepare reporting packages including metrics, variance analysis, and executive summariesTranslate complex financial data into actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadershipLead annual budgeting and forecasting processes aligned with strategic business objectivesBuild financial models to evaluate scenarios, investment decisions, and cost optimization strategiesQualificationsEducation Requirements: Bachelor's degreeExperience Requirements: 8–10 years experience in relevant field (Financial planning and analysis experience preferred)Travel requirement: No travel requirementsSupervisor ResponsibilityDirect Reports: Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resourcesIndirect Reports: May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reportsRequired Knowledge and SkillsExpertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning methodologiesStrong financial reporting and data visualization capabilitiesExperience using financial systems and data analysis toolsAbility to align cross functional teams around standardized processesStrong analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to communicate financial insights to senior leadershipStrong organizational and project management capabilitiesEnvironmental & Physical RequirementsOffice / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs.Additional Information Regarding Job DutiesJob duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.