Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Are you a strategic finance professional ready to own the FP&A function at a high-growth consumer brand? Our client, a successful consumer brand is seeking an FP&A Manager to bring structure, rigor, and strategic insight to their finance function. This is a high-visibility role for someone who thrives at the intersection of analytical depth and business partnership, you'll work closely with executive leadership and operational teams to drive forecasting, planning, and the financial story behind the business. The role is hybrid in Los Angeles. Key Responsibilities Budgeting & Forecasting: Own the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, partnering with department leaders to build accurate, forward-looking financial plans that reflect business realities. Financial Modeling: Build and maintain sophisticated financial models including 3-statement models, scenario analyses, and sensitivity analyses that support strategic decision-making at the executive level. Reporting & Variance Analysis: Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting packages and variance analyses, translating the numbers into clear narratives that drive action across the business. Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted finance partner to operational and commercial teams, helping them understand their financials and make better, faster decisions. Strategic Planning: Support long-range planning, KPI development, and ad hoc strategic initiatives, bringing analytical rigor and a big-picture perspective to every conversation. Process & Systems Improvement: Continuously evaluate and refine FP&A processes, tools, and reporting infrastructure to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability as the business grows. What We're Looking For Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or consulting, ideally within CPG/retail. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required. Technical Skills: Exceptional Excel and financial modeling skills. Strong understanding of accounting principles. What Sets You Apart: A sharp analytical mind that can cut through complexity and surface what actually matters. Thrives under pressure, juggles competing priorities without losing sight of the details, and always brings a solutions-first approach to the table. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. #J-18808-Ljbffr