Director, FP&A

Provides oversight and strategic direction to the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, including annual planning, forecasting, long-range planning, performance reporting, and data-informed decision support. Partners with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to translate financial and operating results into clear insights, actions, and recommendations that improve performance and support strategic priorities. Oversees revenue reporting and develops a high-performing FP&A team with disciplined processes, strong business partnership, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversees a function typically through the oversight of managers. Provides strategic direction to the function. Responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure department achieves business goals. Responsible for HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Oversees the development of systems, policies, and procedures and contributes to organization-wide strategic planning. Contributes to or is accountable for budget management for the function.

2. Oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standardized FP&A processes, reporting, data governance, automation, and analytics capabilities. Accountable for the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to improve accuracy, speed, transparency, scalability, and decision support while maintaining appropriate financial controls and oversight.

3. Directs the annual operating plan, periodic forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes, establishing key assumptions, timelines, financial targets, decision points, and cross-functional accountability for committed actions to ensure alignment with strategic and operational priorities.

4. Advances the capabilities of the FP&A team through effective tools, training, role clarity, and cross-functional collaboration. Promotes a culture of ownership, constructive opportunities, and continuous improvement.

5. Directs monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reporting for senior leadership and the Board of Directors, translating financial results, key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, risks, opportunities into clear insights and recommended actions.

6. Develops and oversees integrated financial models and scenario analysis for revenue, costs, profitability, working capital, capital investment, and cash flow to anticipate financial impacts and support strategic and operational decisions.

7. Evaluates major investments and business initiatives through return on investment, sensitivity, and post-investment analyses and provides guidance that improves capital allocation and financial outcomes.

8. Serves as a trusted strategic advisor partnering with cross-functional leaders to strengthen forecast accuracy, cost control, accountability, and understanding of the operational drivers of financial performance.

9. Identifies emerging business, industry, and market trends and translates them into financial implications, performance opportunities, risks, and recommendations for leadership.

10. Provides strategic oversight of revenue reporting and presentation of meaningful findings that ensure senior leaders have accurate, timely, and meaningful data insights to inform decision making and strategic direction.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (i.e., Accounting, Finance, Economics, etc.) or equivalent
• 12+ years of relevant finance experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role, including 1+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis
• 5+ years of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Butterball Core Competencies

• Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.
• Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.
• Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.
• Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.
• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of annual planning, forecasting, long-range planning, management reporting, and financial performance analysis
• Demonstrated people-leadership skills including the ability to develop, mentor, coach performance, and motivate a high-performing team
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to financial and non-financial audiences, including senior executives and the Board of Directors
• Advanced financial modeling and scenario-analysis skills, including revenue, cost, profitability, working capital, capital investment, and cash flow
• Strong business and operational acumen with the ability to connect financial outcomes to underlying business drivers and translate analysis into actionable recommendations
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of financial and operational data, identify material trends and exceptions, and maintain attention to accuracy and detail
• Strong cross-functional partnership, influence, and constructive-challenge skills, with the judgment to balance strategic priorities and near-term business needs
• Strong project and process-management skills with the proven ability to establish and execute disciplined planning calendars, meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and yield continuous improvement
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint, Power BI, SAP or comparable enterprise systems, and related financial planning and reporting platforms
• Ability to evaluate and responsibly apply artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies to finance workflows while maintaining sound judgment, data governance, and appropriate review

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential
• Prior experience in manufacturing, food manufacturing, consumer products, or retail
• Advanced experience with SAP, Power BI, planning platforms, or related financial systems

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
• The noise level of the environment is usually moderate.
• Minimal travel may be required up to 15% of the time.

Disclaimer

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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