Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

About Sara Lee Frozen Bakery:
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery became a stand- alone company in 2018 when it was purchased by Kohlberg and Company (private equity) from Tyson Foods. Our desserts have always stood for incredible flavor and superior value in the frozen food aisle and away from home markets. The Sara Lee Frozen Bakery collection of top brands includes Sara Lee®, Chef Pierre®, Bistro Collection®, Superior on Main® and Cyrus O’Leary’s®.

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is proud to take these iconic brands into a new era and to continue the evolution that transformed one small Chicago bakery into an American institution. Using carefully sourced ingredients and time-honored recipes, the company is committed to making life’s moments a little sweeter, putting its customers first and discovering new ways to make everyone’s favorite foods even better.

Working for Sara Lee:

Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We will achieve success through collaboration and innovation in an environment where associates feel empowered to execute with speed. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We believe that there is always a better way, and we will never be satisfied with status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, continually seek process improvements and a strong sense of customer service, then this is the right type of environment for you.

Position Summary:

The Director of FP&A is a strategic finance leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide financial planning, performance management, and decision support. This role partners closely with senior leadership to shape business strategy, provide actionable insights, and ensure financial rigor across the organization. This position requires a forward-looking leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational execution, build scalable processes, and lead a high-performing FP&A function in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the company’s annual strategic planning process, long-range planning (LRP), and budgeting cycles
• Partner with the Procurement and Distribution teams as the financial lead to drive visibility and efficiencies for the teams.
• Partner with the CFO and VP FP&A to translate business strategy into financial plans and measurable outcomes
• Provide thought leadership on financial implications of strategic initiatives, investments, and market opportunities
• Oversee monthly and quarterly financial forecasting, variance analysis, and executive reporting
• Deliver clear, data-driven insights to senior leadership to inform decision-making and course correction
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with business objectives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional leaders (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain)
• Support pricing strategy, margin optimization, and cost management initiatives
• Build and enhance robust financial models to support scenario planning and risk assessment
• Leverage data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the business
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and reporting capabilities
• Enhance use of financial systems (e.g., NetSuite) and business intelligence platforms
• Establish scalable, efficient processes to support company growth
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

The position responsibilities outlined above are not to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Education, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant FP&A leadership
• Experience in CPG, food manufacturing, or a related industry strongly preferred
• Ability to balance diving into details as needed and strategic planning
• Proven ability to influence and partner with executive leadership
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing teams
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and financial planning tools
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Results-oriented with a bias for action
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive change

Personal Attributes:

The Sara Lee Leader is one who:

• Role Models Integrity - Creates a culture of respect and inclusion, where all team members are empowered to contribute.
• Masters their Craft - Continually develops their skills and expertise to drive self, team, and company forward. Is intellectually curious, asking questions to inspire a better way.
• Values Partnerships - Frames the tough issues and works productively through them. Paves the way for their team to build relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Behaves Like a Business Owner - Perseveres toward a goal, despite obstacles and distraction. 
• Navigates Change - Adapts quickly to address the most critical business needs. Leads the charge around capabilities, processes, and systems.

Benefits & Compensation:

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your whole-life well-being. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, tax-advantaged savings accounts (HSA/FSA), a 401(k) plan with company match, company-paid life and disability insurance, and access to wellness resources such as virtual healthcare and an employee assistance program. Employees are also provided a generous paid-time off program including company-paid holidays.

Compensation: $130,000 - $190,000 + Bonus. Compensation is based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and role scope, ensuring a fair and competitive salary aligned with market standards. 

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.