Director Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description

Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will serve as a highly influential finance leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, profitability analytics, and performance management across the organization.

This role will lead the development of a disciplined, cross‑functional planning environment that aligns Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams around common financial and operational objectives. The Director will be expected to bring structure, accountability, and rigor to highly interdependent planning processes while enabling faster and more actionable business insight through advanced analytics, reporting, and technology.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial and operational acumen with advanced analytical and systems capabilities, including deep expertise in Power BI, Excel modeling, ERP‑based analytics, and modern data tools. This individual must be both a strategic thinker and a hands‑on leader capable of building and scaling a high‑performing FP&A organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Enterprise Planning & Business Leadership

1. Lead the company's annual operating budget, rolling forecast, long‑range planning, and monthly performance management processes across all business functions.
2. Establish and manage highly organized, deadline‑driven planning procedures with clear accountability, milestone tracking, and cross‑functional coordination.
3. Serve as a key business partner to Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Executive Leadership teams to align operational activities with financial objectives.
4. Drive a culture of financial accountability and operational transparency through consistent reporting, analytics, and business review processes.
5. Support executive decision‑making through actionable financial insights, scenario modeling, and strategic analysis.

Financial & Profitability Analytics

1. Lead development of advanced customer, SKU, channel, and plant profitability analysis capabilities to improve margin visibility and business decision‑making.
2. Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models supporting forecasting, pricing analysis, margin management, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
3. Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers impacting profitability and cash flow.
4. Partner with Commercial and Operations leadership to improve gross margin performance, cost visibility, and operational efficiency.
5. Lead variance analysis and performance reporting for executive leadership with focus on actionable operational insights rather than static financial reporting.

Data, Systems & Technology Enablement

1. Drive advancement of the company's analytical and reporting capabilities through Power BI, advanced Excel modeling, ERP data integration, AI‑enabled analytics, and related business intelligence tools.
2. Partner with IT and business stakeholders to improve data quality, reporting automation, dashboard standardization, and enterprise‑wide access to decision‑useful information.
3. Help define and execute the long‑term FP&A data and reporting strategy, including scalable analytics infrastructure and self‑service reporting capabilities.
4. Utilize modern analytical techniques and emerging technologies to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and business insight generation.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

1. Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing FP&A team while helping define the future organizational structure and capability roadmap for the function.
2. Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, analytical rigor, and business partnership within the FP&A organization.
3. Assess organizational capability needs and support development of a scalable FP&A team structure as the business and analytical requirements evolve.
4. Lead special projects, strategic initiatives, and executive‑level analyses as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field required.
• MBA, Master's in Finance/Accounting, or CPA strongly preferred.

Related Experience

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A, finance, or operational finance leadership experience within a complex manufacturing or consumer products environment.
• Strong experience leading enterprise planning, forecasting, and cross‑functional business review processes.
• Experience supporting multi‑site manufacturing operations and ERP‑enabled financial environments required.
• Prior food, ingredient, commodity, or manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with customer and SKU profitability analytics, margin management, and operational performance analysis required.
• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional leadership teams and drive organizational alignment without direct authority.
• Prior experience building or scaling FP&A teams and analytical capabilities preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Power BI and Excel expertise required, including development of sophisticated financial models, dashboards, and analytical tools.
• Strong ERP and data systems experience required.
• SQL, data modeling, programming, or related analytical/automation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with modern BI, data visualization, AI‑enabled analytics, or cloud‑based data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric, etc.) preferred.

Competencies

• Enterprise Leadership & Influence
• Strategic Planning & Forecasting
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Financial & Operational Analytics
• Profitability & Margin Management
• Process Design & Project Management
• Data‑Driven Decision Making
• Executive Communication
• Team Leadership & Organizational Development
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Systems & Technology Orientation

Additional Information

Physical

Typical activities may include prolonged periods of sitting or standing, using a computer, and occasional movement within the workplace. May require lifting or moving items up to 25 pounds.

Sensory

Requires clear verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and others. Active listening and attention to detail are essential.

Mental/Reasoning

Must be able to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing demands. Requires strong organizational skills, dependability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Must demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

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