Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager plays a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making across Vollrath. This position partners closely with senior leadership to develop forecasts, annual operating plans, long-range financial projections, and business analytics that guide company performance. 

The FP&A Manager leads the organizations budgeting and forecasting processes, develops actionable insights from financial and operational data, and supports strategic initiatives through financial modeling and analysis. This role acts as a trusted business partner to leaders across the organization, helping identify opportunities, risks, and actions that drive profitable growth and operational excellence. 

Additionally, this role serves as the primary finance business partner to the VP & GM of Vollrath’s Serving Systems and Frozen Treat business segments. 

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with business curiosity, leadership presence and the ability to influence decisions through data-driven insights. 

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all business functions. 
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly forecasting activities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. 
• Develop and maintain long-range financial plans and strategic business models.
• Analyze financial results against forecast, budget and prior year performance. 
• Identify key business drivers and recommend actions to improve performance.

Business Partnership & Decision Support

• Serve as the primary finance partner to the VP & GM of the Serving Systems and Frozen Treat business segments. 
• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to support business decisions and initiatives. 
• Partner with business leaders to understand operational performance, initiatives, and risks.
• Support SG&A, headcount and capital planning activities.
• Provide financial guidance and decision support for strategic initiatives and investments. 
• Assist leadership teams in evaluating business opportunities and resource allocation decisions. 

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop management reporting packages, dashboards, and KPI reporting. 
• Provide timely analysis of Operating expenses, working capital, and cash flow performance
• Translate financial information into actionable business insights for executive leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes and analytical capabilities.

Strategic Analysis

• Develop financial models to support growth initiatives, capital investments, pricing decisions, and cost optimization efforts.
• Evaluate business cases and return-on-investment analyses for new products, capital investments and strategic initiatives. 
• Support strategic projects as assigned.
• Monitor external economic and industry trends that may impact business performance.
• Process Improvement & Systems
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial planning processes.
• Leverage ERP, business intelligence, and financial reporting systems to improve efficiency and insight generation.
• Develop management reporting and KPI dashboards that improve visibility and accountability. 
• Create standardized planning models, assumptions, and reporting methodologies.
• Assist with implementation and enhancement of financial systems and analytics tools.

Leadership

• Develop strong cross-functional relationships throughout the organization.
• Mentor and support analysts and finance team members as appropriate.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Department Support

• Work collaboratively with the finance organization as well as internal and external constituencies. 
• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/DIRECT REPORTS

• One Direct Report – FP&A Analyst

TRAVEL

• Less than 5%.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. 
• Five or more years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, Accounting, or related disciplines. 
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred. 
• Experience supporting senior leadership teams and business decision-making.

VOLLRATH’S CORE VALUES

Take Ownership: Our intention is to match our actions with our words, building trust with others. We are united in taking responsibility for the success of Vollrath as a whole.

Empower Action: Our intention is to create a workplace where every member can thrive in their growth and contributions with excitement, confidence, and psychological safety. We support each team member with resources and tools to strengthen collaboration and performance.

Treat All People with Respect: Our intention is to recognize the diverse experiences, styles, and backgrounds of others, treating everyone with dignity. We aim to foster an inclusive culture where all team members can be their authentic selves and feel safe in voicing their perspectives.

Life Beyond Work: Our intention is to care for the well-being of every individual we engage with, understanding them as a whole person. We strive to keep people mentally and physically safe, sending each person home in a condition to build a fulfilling life beyond work. We encourage balance, allowing our colleagues to pursue their passions.

Commitment to Those Who Count on Us: Our intention is to drive innovation and practical solutions through understanding the needs of our coworkers, customers, owners, and communities. We are dedicated to proactively addressing those needs and delivering results.