Financial Planning and Analyst (FP&A)

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) responsibilities include creating financial models, developing budgets, forecasting future performance, analyzing financial results to identify trends and variances, and providing insights to management to guide strategic decision-making. They partner with cross-functional teams, ensure data accuracy, support the financial close process, and prepare ad-hoc financial reports to help a company manage costs, identify growth opportunities, and mitigate risks.

Financial Modeling: Develop, maintain, and improve financial models to support planning, forecasting, and decision-making.

Budgeting and Planning: Participate in the annual budget process, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts to outline financial goals and allocations.

Forecasting: Project future financial performance based on data, trends, and various assumptions.

Performance Analysis: Analyze financial results by comparing actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods to identify trends and variances.

Business Partnering: Collaborate with different departments and cross-functional teams to gather information and provide financial guidance including billing, purchasing/inventory and operations

Reporting: Prepare comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management reviews, business performance, and strategic discussions.

Ad-Hoc Analysis: Conduct special financial analyses to support immediate business needs and provide insights for critical decisions.

Data Quality and Process Improvement: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes.

Strategic Support: Offer insights to help leaders make informed strategic decisions, manage costs, find growth opportunities, and understand financial implications.

Nonessential Functions: Other duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION: Associates in finance or accounting or relevant experience 1-2 years in manufacturing environment

Manufacturing experience and/or Food Processing industry a plus Sound planning and organizational skills, be detail orientated and be able to multi task Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage and develop staff Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel Experienced in the use of an ERP systems

Intellectual/Social demands:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Meets productivity standards; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. Follows through on tasks given and goes above and beyond in delivering internally as well to external parties.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 30 pounds. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.

Work environment:

The essential functions of this position are performed indoors. The noise level in the work environment can range from minimal to loud.