Finance Manager – Corporate Planning & Analysis

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned FP&A leader to consolidate the annual operating plan and forecasts with a focus on profitability and cash flow. You will deliver in-depth analysis of results, variance commentary, and key driver insights for senior leadership.

In this role, you will produce comprehensive financial reporting packages, support Board materials, and partner with executives to optimize SG&A and technology investments. Strong collaboration and process improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 7+ years in finance with FP&A experience.
• MBA preferred but not required.
• Experience leading FP&A, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong P&L management and business acumen.
• Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, and advanced Excel.
• Excellent leadership communication and cross-functional partnership.
• Ability to navigate change in a dynamic operating environment.
• CPG industry experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate the annual operating plan and periodic forecasts with a focus on profitability and cash flow.
• Provide in-depth analysis of financial results, including variance analysis, key driver commentary, and risks & opportunities.
• Produce financial reporting packages for finance and executive leadership.
• Support development of materials for the enterprise Board of Directors and enterprise-wide town halls.
• Collaborate with leadership on administrative expenses and assess ROI of technology and SG&A investments.
• Lead enterprise operating priorities KPI tracking.
• Support Investor Relations VP on consensus estimates, external materials, and peer benchmarking.
• Partner with Financial Reporting on external communications.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and data quality, and advance the financial system roadmap.
• Encourage innovation and promote financial literacy among non-finance VP & Director community.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Variance Analysis

KPI Tracking

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

MBA Preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion

Job description

• Consolidate the annual operating plan and periodic forecasts with a focus on profitability and cash flow.
• Provide in-depth analysis of financial results, including variance analysis, key driver commentary, and risks & opportunities.
• Produce financial reporting packages for finance, executive leadership
• Support development of materials to enterprise Board of Directors and enterprise-wide town halls.
• Collaborate with leadership team members on managing administrative expenses. Assess the return on technology, capability, and other SG&A investments.
• Lead enterprise operating priorities KPI tracking
• Support Investor Relations VP on development of consensus estimate tracking, preparation and validation of external financial materials, and peer benchmarking.
• Partner with Financial Reporting team on external financial communications.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and data quality. Partner with Technology leaders to advance the financial system and capabilities roadmap.
• Encourage innovation and best practices within the finance organization. Promote financial literacy among the non-finance VP & Director community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• 7+ years of finance experience, including experience in Finance Planning & Analysis
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree preferred but not required
• Experience leading financial planning, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Strong business acumen and understanding of P&L management
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Hyperion and advanced Excel/financial modeling skills
• Excellent leadership communication and cross-functional partnership
• Ability to navigate change and adapt in a dynamic operating environment
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Experience in a consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment, with demonstrated experience supporting financial planning, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Experience applying key CPG financial concepts, including volume, mix, and rate (VMR) analysis, to explain business performance, variances, and key financial drivers.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, with a strong focus on profitability, cash flow management, and financial reporting. Proficient in leading cross-functional collaboration and driving continuous improvement in financial processes and data quality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• P&L Management
• Financial Modeling
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Experience
• Leadership Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• KPI Tracking
• Forecasting
• Advanced Excel Skills

Soft Skills

• Time Management
• Prioritization
• Cross-Functional Partnership
• Adaptability
• Innovation Promotion

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Preferred

Industry Keywords

• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
• Volume, Mix, and Rate (VMR) Analysis
• Financial Reporting Packages
• Investor Relations
• Administrative Expenses Management

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• Oracle
• Hyperion