Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Heritage Distribution Holdings; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Distribution Holdings in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Manager for Financial Planning & Analysis to support planning, forecasting, and reporting processes. This role collaborates closely with leadership to provide actionable insights for informed business decisions.

The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Responsibilities include maintaining financial models, conducting variance analysis, and preparing executive summaries for decision-making. A Bachelor's degree in Finance or related fields is essential, with advanced education preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis experience.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes.
• Experience in multi-entity organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Annual Operating Plan process, consolidating field input and preparing targets.
• Maintain quarterly and rolling forecast processes to improve accuracy.
• Partner with finance leadership for inventory forecasting and monthly reviews.
• Perform variance analysis and identify trends impacting business performance.
• Produce monthly management reporting and P&L reporting.
• Support consolidated financial reporting and prepare board reporting packages.
• Build and maintain financial models and dashboards.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

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

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Financial reporting tools

Data visualization platforms

Job description

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for supporting the company’s planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis processes. This role serves as a key business partner to leadership and field operations, providing actionable insights that drive informed decision‑making and support business performance.

This is a hands‑on role focused on developing and maintaining reporting infrastructure, supporting the annual operating plan and forecasting cycles, preparing executive and board‑level reporting, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and analytics. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen, analytical capabilities, and communication skills with a passion for continuous improvement and technology‑enabled solutions.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process, including consolidating field input, developing monthly phasing, and preparing branch‑level targets.
• Maintain and enhance quarterly and rolling forecast processes to improve forecast accuracy and business visibility.
• Partner with finance leadership to develop and maintain inventory forecasting and monthly inventory review processes.
• Perform variance analysis and identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting business performance.
• Produce recurring monthly management reporting, including P&L reporting and key performance indicators across operating entities.
• Support consolidated financial reporting, including intercompany eliminations and purchase accounting adjustments.
• Prepare monthly business review materials, executive summaries, and board reporting packages.
• Build and maintain financial models, reporting tools, dashboards, and data visualizations.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, forecasting, and analytical processes using AI and other technology solutions.
• Partner with operations, purchasing, sales, and field leadership to support data‑driven decision making and improve financial understanding across the organization.

Individual Contributor – No Direct Reports

Individual contributor with no direct reports.

Certifications

CPA, CMA, CFA, or FP&A certification preferred but not required.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Years of Experience

3+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis experience; Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes; Experience in multi‑entity organizations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and automation.
• Experience with financial reporting tools, data visualization, and analytics platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate financial information for non‑finance audiences.
• Demonstrated curiosity, continuous learning mindset, and interest in leveraging technology to improve business processes.