FP&A Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasting, and long-term strategic planning activities.

• Create and maintain comprehensive financial models to support strategic planning and scenario analysis.

• Track company performance relative to budget and forecast, pinpointing both risks and opportunities.

• Prepare financial reporting packages on a monthly and quarterly basis for the executive leadership team.

• Collaborate with leaders from Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales, and Human Resources.

• Analyze metrics such as revenue, gross margin, customer acquisition costs, inventory levels, and operating expenses.

• Assess growth strategies, product launches, retail partnerships, and pricing models through financial modeling and return on investment analyses.

• Perform ad hoc analyses and deliver actionable insights for critical business decisions.

• Work alongside Supply Chain and Operations teams on inventory management, demand forecasting, procurement, and margin analysis.

• Assist in forecasting and reporting related to inventory, freight, manufacturing, and fulfillment costs.

• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to enhance visibility into business performance.

• Establish scalable Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) processes, robust reporting systems, and effective financial frameworks.

• Identify areas for automation in reporting to enhance data accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Set best practices for financial planning and management of business performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, or similar analytical positions.

• Experience in a startup environment, emerging growth company, or high-growth organization.

• Proficiency in advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical methodologies.

• Strong grasp of financial statements and key business drivers.

• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Expertise in advanced Excel/Google Sheets and financial systems.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing decision-making across all organizational levels.

• Background in consumer products, beauty, retail, or direct-to-consumer brands.

• Direct experience in managing and analyzing Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), encompassing gross margin influences, inventory implications, and operational cost frameworks.

• Preferred experience in the beauty, consumer packaged goods (CPG), consumer retail, or direct-to-consumer sectors.

• Familiarity with inventory-intensive business models is preferred.

• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and financial planning tools is preferred.

• Experience in supporting fundraising efforts, board reporting, or strategic growth initiatives is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Remote work opportunities within the United States.