Financial Planning Analyst

Wonderful Orchards is currently looking for an Analyst, FP&A Operations. The Analyst is responsible for budgeting and forecasting for multiple business units and providing management with financial and operational analysis. The Analyst will be a key part of the FP&A Operations team. This role will be ideal for candidates with experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, experience supporting production/operations teams, and a strong technical background. This role will report to the Manager, FP&A Operations. *This role will be an onsite role at our Shafter, CA Office Functions include but are not limited to the following. Must be able to move freely between tasks depending on workload, season, etc. Support the budgeting and forecasting process for our Wonderful Orchards, Nurseries, Bees, Labs and Aviation businesses. Efficiently compile, organize and analyze complex financial information and raw data. Analyze actual financial results against forecast, budget, and prior year to identify and explain key variances and trends. Conduct weekly and monthly meetings with operations teams and management to review costs and KPIs. Work closely with accounting, reporting, and operations teams to pull together information and address questions. Own all aspects of their analyses: determining the requirements, pulling together the data, performing the analysis, creating visuals and dashboards, and communicating actionable insights. Prepare presentations for monthly and quarterly meetings. Ad-hoc financial analyses as requested. Develop partnerships with stakeholders throughout the organization. Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or a related field. 2+ years of work experience in finance, accounting, or related field. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Advanced level of Excel and proficiency in PowerPoint required. Hyperion, Tableau, and Oracle EBS experience a plus. Ability to multi‑task, prioritize projects, and adapt within a dynamic, changing business environment. Ability to present recommendations and analyses to management in a clear, concise, and actionable manner. #J-18808-Ljbffr