Director of FP&A

Drive strategic financial decision-making and shape the future of a growing, vertically integrated business. This is a high-impact leadership role blending hands-on execution with enterprise-level strategy.

M2 Ingredients

M2 Ingredients, Inc. is a leading player in the natural foods/CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry, committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable mushroom powders and supplement products. With a focus on innovation, integrity, and social responsibility, we strive to make a positive impact on both our customers and the planet.

What You Will Do

As the Director of FP&A, you will serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team while leading the company’s financial planning and analysis function. You will own forecasting, budgeting, modeling, and performance analysis, translating business strategy into financial outcomes, rigorously pressure-testing assumptions, and delivering clear, actionable insights to inform decision-making.
This is a hands-on leadership role at the center of the business, requiring the ability to move seamlessly between high-level strategy and detailed execution. You will drive disciplined, profitable growth, ensuring financial clarity and rigor across a complex, vertically integrated CPG, manufacturing, and eCommerce organization.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team on financial strategy and business performance
• Own the end-to-end FP&A function, including forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling
• Lead enterprise-level scenario planning and long-range financial modeling
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning, including 13-week cash flow models
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate growth opportunities, risks, and operational performance
• Provide financial oversight of cost structure, manufacturing performance, and margin optimization
• Guide pricing, trade spend, and profitability analysis across CPG and eCommerce channels
• Support M&A, capital allocation, and strategic investment decisions
• Lead and develop the FP&A team while remaining hands-on in key analyses
• Deliver clear, actionable financial insights to leadership and board stakeholders

Who You Are

You are a high-impact finance leader who thrives in both strategic and hands-on environments. You bring strong FP&A fundamentals, a proactive mindset, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights that drive business decisions. You challenge assumptions, build structure, and elevate financial rigor while staying deeply engaged in the details.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive finance experience
• Experience across both CPG and manufacturing environments (required)
• Experience supporting eCommerce, Amazon, or DTC channels (required)
• Strong background in FP&A, strategic finance, and operational finance
• Proven ability to operate both tactically and strategically
• Hands-on expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling
• Experience with cash flow forecasting and liquidity management
• Exposure to cost accounting and manufacturing finance
• Experience with M&A, investment analysis, or capital planning (preferred)
• Ideally candidates will be based out of San Diego. If located elsewhere, candidates must be comfortable with regular travel to San Diego offices

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k with 3% company match
• Hybrid in the SoCal or Bay Area
• 3 weeks of PTO + 10 company holidays and 40 hours of sick time
• Paid parental leave

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. While our job descriptions outline ideal qualifications, we recognize potential comes in many forms. If you believe in our work and have the foundational skills and experience that would contribute to our company culture and mission, we encourage you to apply.