Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Innersense Organic Beauty; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Parental Leave

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Days

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Innersense Organic Beauty is seeking an FP&A Manager to join the Finance team in Walnut Creek, California. You will drive financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to support growth and the brand’s mission, partnering with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes actionable insights, robust financial models, and data‑driven decision making, with responsibility for monthly reporting, variance analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to optimize margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• 6–8 years FP&A or corporate finance experience in consumer goods, beauty, or CPG.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Excel; experience with NetSuite and BI tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for non‑financial partners.
• Experience in a high‑growth, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of the annual budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, and long‑range growth models.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models reflecting high‑growth dynamics (channel mix, promotions, margins).
• Track DTC vs wholesale performance, product launches, marketing ROI, and supply chain costs.
• Support operations and demand planning on margin contribution and landing factors.
• Deliver monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, KPI dashboards.
• Conduct variance analysis vs budget/forecast to highlight key trends.
• Provide recommendations to optimize marketing spend and supply chain efficiency.
• Ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Partner with Sales/Marketing on revenue forecasts and campaign ROI.
• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to model inventory and costs.
• Translate financial results into clear, actionable leadership insights.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Everyone has their own journey. For Greg and Joanne Starkman, their path was illuminated by their love for family, health and beauty for people and the planet. When the seasoned beauty professionals were learning to navigate busy careers and raising a family with a special-needs daughter, the most memorable advice they received was, “trust your inner sense.”

Fueled by passion, personal purpose and a call to service, the visionary couple founded Innersense Organic Beauty in 2005, bringing the highest quality organic ingredients and pure actives to professional hair care.

Innersense Organic Beauty is an award-winning global leader in hair care with a complete range of safe, sustainable, and cruelty-free products that deliver pure performance and salon-quality results. As a B-Corp certified company, Innersense is committed to a path of integrity, transparency and wellbeing for people and the planet.

FP&A Manager

The FP&A Manager will be a key member of the Finance team, responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to support Innersense Organic Beauty’s growth and mission. This role will partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to provide insights that guide strategic decisions, ensure operational efficiency, and support the brand’s mission of clean, sustainable beauty. The FP&A Manager will deliver actionable financial insights, enable data-driven decision-making, and contribute to long-term value creation. This role will report to the Director of Finance & Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of the annual budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, and long-range growth models.
• Help develop and maintain robust financial models that reflect the dynamics of a high-growth CPG beauty brand, including channel mix, promotional spend, and margin optimization.
• Track key business drivers such as DTC vs. wholesale performance, new product launches, marketing ROI, and supply chain costs.
• Support operations and demand planning on tracking margin contribution and evaluating landing factors to help operations teams maintain profits.

Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly reporting packages for leadership, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, channel performance, and KPI dashboards.
• Conduct variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) to highlight key trends and performance drivers.
• Provide recommendations to optimize marketing spend and investments and help optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Ad Hoc Analysis as needed

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on revenue forecasts, promotional strategy, and campaign ROI analysis.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to model inventory requirements, cost of goods, and logistics planning.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership by translating financial results into clear, actionable business insights.

Process & Systems Improvement

• Enhance FP&A processes, reporting tools, and systems to support scale and efficiency.
• Ensure financial data accuracy and consistency across ERP, Power BI, and planning platforms.
• Recommend best practices for margin analysis, forecasting accuracy, and KPI reporting.
• Promote financial transparency and accountability across the organization.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to align financial goals with the brand’s mission and values.

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 6–8 years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, ideally in consumer goods, beauty, or CPG.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with financial systems and advanced Excel; experience with NetSuite and BI tools (e.g., NetSuite, NSPB, Power BI, Tableau) is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non‑financial partners.
• Experience in a high‑growth, entrepreneurial environment is preferred.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Strong business acumen, curiosity, and a proactive problem‑solving mindset.

This is a salaried, full-time, in-office position located at our headquarters in Walnut Creek, California.

Target Salary Based On Experience

The standard range for this position is $125,000 - $135,000 per year plus bonus

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and competitive bonus achievement. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits.

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Innersense Organic Beauty offers a generous benefits package that includes: Competitive Compensation, Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k program with match, Paid Time Off (including holidays and Volunteer Days) for all eligible employees. Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Innersense Organic Beauty is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, race, and any other characteristic protected by State and Federal law.

We thank you for your interest in a career opportunity with Innersense Organic Beauty. Due to high volume, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.