Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking an FP&A Manager in Winston-Salem, NC. This role will focus on financial planning and analysis, serving as a key business partner across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring 5-8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a consumer products environment. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, analyzing financial performance, and presenting insights to senior leadership. The company values strong analytical and communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related roles.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience within a consumer products (CPG) environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic finance partner to business leaders, providing insights on performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Analyze financial results and provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

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

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Our client is seeking an FP&A Manager to serve as a key business partner across the organization, supporting financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making. This role will work closely with cross-functional leaders to provide insights that drive performance, improve profitability, and support long-term growth. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical mindset, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has experience supporting commercial and operational teams, preferably within a consumer products environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic finance partner to business leaders, providing insights on performance, key drivers, and opportunities for growth
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders
• Analyze financial results, including revenue, margins, and operating expenses, and provide actionable recommendations
• Partner with sales, marketing, and operations teams to evaluate performance, pricing strategies, and promotional effectiveness
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making, scenario planning, and business initiatives
• Monitor key performance indicators and track trends to identify risks and opportunities
• Prepare and present financial reporting packages for senior leadership, including variance analysis and executive-level summaries
• Support new product launches, channel analysis, and customer profitability initiatives
• Improve reporting tools, dashboards, and processes to enhance visibility and efficiency
• Assist with ad hoc analysis, strategic projects, and business cases as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related roles
• Experience within a consumer products (CPG) environment strongly preferred
• Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Experience working with large data sets and ERP/reporting tools (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Power BI, or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment