Finance Manager, Food & Beverage

Zep,-Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zep Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager, FP&A in Atlanta to own the F&B budget and rolling forecast. You will build models, run analyses, and present the story behind the numbers to the VP of Finance and leadership.

This hands-on role requires strong Excel skills and collaboration with commercial and operations leaders. You will maintain driver-based models linking volume, price, mix, and costs, support long-range planning, and deliver monthly management packages with clear insights and actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive FP&A experience in finance or business unit finance.
• Hands-on budgeting and forecasting cycles; proven model-building craft.
• ERP and BI tooling experience (SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards; Power BI/Tableau).
• Strong grasp of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Food & Beverage annual budget with templates and models; coordinate inputs from leaders.
• Own the rolling forecast for revenue, gross profit, Opex and EBIT.
• Prepare monthly management packs with variance analyses and driver explanations.
• Develop KPI dashboards and support board/executive materials.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Communication

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About Zep Inc.Zep Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cleaning solutions for businesses and consumers with operations across the U.S, Canada, and Europe. Our purpose is to make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive. To fulfill our purpose, we focus on understanding and solving cleaning needs for consumers, as well as business customers across a variety of segments including transportation, industrial, institutional, and food & beverage. We also have a strong presence in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) segment, where we develop products to help consumers and businesses maintain a clean and safe environment. Our products can be found online and at retail shelves at outlets like Home Depot, Amazon, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Grainger, HD Supply, Walmart, and many others. We market our products under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep, Enforcer, Misty, TimeMist, TimeWick, and Country Vet. Zep was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. In 2021, Zep became the official cleaning partner of Atlanta United FC.Job Description:The Finance Manager, FP&A is the dedicated finance partner to Zep's Food & Beverage business. The role owns the F&B budget, rolling forecasts and monthly performance reporting, and turns results into clear, actionable insight for the VP of Finance and F&B leadership.This is a hands-on individual contributor role. You will build the models, run the analysis and present the story behind the numbers. The right person is equally comfortable in a detailed Excel model and in a conversation with a commercial or operations leader.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPlanning and forecastingLead the Food & Beverage annual budget: build the templates and model, coordinate inputs from F&B commercial and operations leaders, and roll it into the company consolidationOwn the F&B rolling forecast for revenue, gross profit, operating expenses and EBITDAMaintain driver-based models linking volume, price, mix and cost assumptions to financial outcomesSupport the long-range plan and scenario analysis for strategic initiativesPerformance reporting and analysisPrepare monthly management reporting packages, including actual vs. budget vs. forecast variance analysisOwnership of the P&LExplain the drivers behind F&B results, especially gross margin by customer, channel and product line, plus SG&A and working capital trendsBuild and maintain KPI dashboards for leadership and business partnersContribute to board and executive presentation materialsBusiness PartneringServe as the go-to finance partner for the F&B leadership team across sales, operations and supply chain, helping leaders manage to budgetEvaluate F&B business cases, key account deals, capital requests and pricing or cost-saving initiatives with ROI and payback analysisRespond to ad hoc analytical requests from the VP of Finance and executive teamWork directly with Pricing & Master Data teams to develop optimal pricing and profit realizationProcess and SystemsImprove FP&A processes, templates and timelines to shorten cycle times and reduce manual workPartner with Accounting on accruals, allocations and close timing so reporting stays accurate and consistentHelp define and maintain data sources and reporting tools used for planningEDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTSRequiredBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance or business unit financeHands-on ownership of budgeting and forecasting cycles, including building models from scratchAdvanced Excel skills (complex formulas, lookups, pivot tables, scenario modeling)Experience with an ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and a planning or BI tool (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau)Strong grasp of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow relationshipsPreferredExperience supporting a Food & Beverage, CPG, specialty chemicals or other manufacturing businessBackground in gross margin analysis: price/volume/mix, standard costing and manufacturing variancesExposure to key account or channel profitability analysisMBA, CPA or CFA (or progress toward one)Experience at a private equity-backed companySkills and competenciesAnalytical rigor: builds accurate, auditable models and spots the story in the data quicklyBusiness acumen: understands how F&B customers, pricing, raw material costs and plant performance flow through the P&LCommunication: explains complex results simply, in writing and in front of senior leadersInfluence without authority: challenges assumptions and drives accountability with business partnersOwnership: manages multiple deadlines through budget and close cycles with minimal supervisionContinuous improvement: looks for ways to automate, simplify and speed up reportingWhat success looks like in the first yearF&B budget and forecasts delivered on time, with forecast accuracy leadership trustsMonthly F&B reporting package that explains margin and cost drivers clearly, not just the variancesF&B leaders using finance as a regular input to pricing, customer and cost decisionsAt least one FP&A process meaningfully automated or streamlinedThank you for your interest and consideration in a career with Zep!www.zep.comEqual Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are eligible for consideration for employment without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.Our ValuesAt Zep, we have developed a set of values focused on bringing even greater cohesion to our workplace. As part of this plan, we introduced a values framework called S.P.E.E.D. to align with our purpose of making the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive.Stewardship: We continuously improve the safety of our people and products, and we protect the planet by innovating solutions to reduce our environmental impact.Passion for Problem Solving : We listen to our customers and actively work to find solutions for unique situations. We think creatively to innovate and seize opportunities that will drive growth and make all our customers’ and consumers’ lives better.Empowerment : We encourage and lead our people to be accountable by equipping them to make decisions and own the outcomeExpertise : We create innovative solutions and partnerships that are relevant to service our communities and customers.Doing the Right Thing : We expect our people to understand ethical boundaries and be inclusive of other backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Demonstrating honesty, respect and integrity in all actions is always expected.Zep is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are eligible for consideration for employment without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.