Director, Supply Chain Financial Planning & Analysis

Director, Supply Chain Financial Planning & Analysis Job Purpose Panera, LLC is a leader in the specialty bakery-café space, known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. We are seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our Planning team. This role is a strategic partner to our Supply Chain leadership, leveraging data-driven insights to forecast and optimize food cost and performance across our bakery-cafés. Duties & Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the Supply Chain Leadership Team, delivering actionable insights and recommendations that influence key business decisions. Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead the planning and forecasting processes for supply chain and inflation, playing a pivotal role in the annual budgeting cycle and long-range planning. Advanced Analytics & Modeling: Develop and maintain robust financial models to evaluate performance, identify trends, and uncover opportunities for efficiency and growth. Reporting & Visualization: Design and deliver impactful weekly and monthly reporting packages using advanced data visualization tools to communicate performance metrics and business drivers. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment between financial goals and operational execution. Technology & Process Innovation: Champion the adoption of emerging tools and technologies to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting and planning processes. Executive Communication: Present key findings and strategic insights to senior leadership in both scheduled and ad hoc forums, influencing high-level decision-making. Qualifications (Education & Experience) Education & Experience: MBA with 3+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or a related field; or Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience. Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling. Familiarity with planning, dashboard, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Anaplan). Analytical Excellence: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets and translate findings into clear, actionable insights. Leadership & Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and a collaborative mindset. Personal Attributes: High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive, “can-do” attitude. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities. Working Conditions Required travel – 0%. While performing this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear & use hands and fingers to operate keyboards. Direct Reports This position will have approximately 1 direct report. Competitive Pay $155,477 - $186,572 annually The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Newton Support Center #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co