Manager, Financial Planning – Analysis

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of annual budgeting, along with monthly and quarterly reforecasts, including tracking risks and opportunities.

• Develop and manage financial models while overseeing the FP&A calendar.

• Convert results into management reports, variance bridges, and conduct margin and mix analysis.

• Execute monthly and quarterly forecasts for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.

• Confirm forecast assumptions and ensure accountability among business partners and cost center owners.

• Provide timely management reporting and compelling financial narratives for leadership.

• Lead variance analysis addressing volume, mix, timing, and rate impacts.

• Perform margin and mix analysis to pinpoint Gross Profit and EBITDA drivers.

• Monitor business risks, opportunities, initiatives, and EBITDA levers.

• Spearhead annual planning, enhance the Pigment forecast model, and establish planning templates, assumptions, and drivers.

• Oversee KPI definitions and reporting for Executive Business Reviews.

• Set and enforce deadlines throughout planning and forecasting cycles.

• Create automated workflows, utilizing tools like Claude CoWork.

• Offer business and financial insights to BI/Analytics, IT Development, and EPM development teams.

• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations Finance, Commercial Finance, and BI/Analytics to maintain data integrity and cross-system alignment.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Over 4 years of progressive experience in FP&A, encompassing annual budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting and analysis.

• Strong systems thinking with the ability to design scalable models and workflows in Pigment and beyond.

• Advanced skills in Excel.

• Familiarity with AI tools like Claude CoWork to develop repeatable workflows and enhance reporting and analysis efficiency.

• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities, capable of translating data into a clear perspective.

• Practical experience with an EPM/FP&A platform.

• Experience in the CPG industry is a plus.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Slack, and other professional tools.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

• A genuine passion for enhancing childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet.

• Eagerness to contribute to a dynamic, high-growth, purpose-driven work environment.

• Ability to excel in ambiguous situations, understand business needs, develop a cohesive strategy, and make high-judgment decisions.

• Previous experience in cross-functional collaboration between Sustainability and Finance is preferred.

• Must be a resident of the United States.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual Bonus.

• 401(k) program with a 4% company match after three months.

• New Hire Remote Life Stipend and annual Nourish and Nurture Allowance.

• Monthly stipends for Cell and Internet expenses.

• Quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries and Employee Discounts.

• Up to 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave.

• Baby Steps Back To Work program.

• Three months’ supply of Once Upon A Farm products for new parents.

• Breast milk shipping service and support for traveling parents during their breastfeeding journey.

• Unlimited Paid Time Off.

• Paid Volunteer Time.

• Paid Time Off for civic duties, including jury duty and voting in local, state, and national elections.

• Medical Insurance for employees covered at 100% on select plans, with additional options available at a reduced cost.

• Vision and Dental Insurance fully covered for employees and their dependents.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Flexible spending accounts (Medical & Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts available for applicable plans.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).

• All other benefits, leaves, and insurances as required by law, based on your specific residence.