FP&A Manager

IFG US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG US in Chicago, IL seeks an FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for the organization. This role reports to the CFO and will build models, analyze data, and provide insights to drive growth and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of experience, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP and BI tools. Occasional travel to bakery locations may be required.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, accounting, or similar role.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capabilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Partner with department leaders to manage departmental budgets and report variances.
• Own product margin profitability, including cost and pricing analysis across packaging, shipping, and fulfillment.
• Build dashboards and reports to track KPIs and inform planning across functions.
• Collaborate across teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Business intelligence tools

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Position: FP&A Manager ($125,000 - $150,000 + bonus)

Department: Finance

Location: Chicago, IL

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the CFO, the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for developing and conducting financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting for the organization. The FP&A Manager will analyze and forecast financial, operational, and other business data to provide accurate and timely information for strategic and operational decisions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial analysis, data analysis, and discounted cash flow analysis, as well as experience in producing financial statements and monthly reports. This role will play a crucial part in supporting the growth, profitability, and development of the entire Company’s business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
• Analyze data to support decision-making and provide insights to the commercial and supply chain teams
• Build and manage comprehensive financial models for the overall business and manufacturing environments, which will drive annual plans, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans; recommend updates to the budget and forecast, and help identify ways to continually optimize our cost profile
• Partner with department leaders to develop and manage departmental expense budgets, including regular tracking and reporting of actual results
• Actively participate in the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process
• Perform multi-variable sensitivity and trend analyses to identify drivers and predictors of revenue and profitability growth, and incorporate analyses into forecasting tools
• Review and challenge customer revenue plans and support market distribution strategies
• Manage the trade and promotion budget process
• Own and manage the product margin profitability story, focused on product costing as well as packaging, shipping/distribution, and warehouse fulfillment costs
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports of key performance indicators for each functional area; utilize metrics to inform business planning; standardize reporting
• Improve the transparency, accuracy, and utility of key performance metrics that will directly influence day-to-day operational decisions and ensure financial goals and strategies are achieved
• Identify cost improvement opportunities based on the review and analysis of business activity, plant activity data; implement improvements that capture the opportunities identified, and track results
• Assist in the monthly close process and produce monthly financial reports vs. plan, prior year, and previous forecasts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to drive the overall success of the Company

IDEAL PROFILE

• Demonstrates proactive self-starting capabilities and enjoys working with others to develop creative and well-considered solutions to complex problems
• Willing to dive deep into operational details while maintaining a strategic perspective to provide valuable business insights and identify paths forward
• Possesses a curious nature and consistently seeks to question existing processes, learn continuously, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Process-oriented and skilled at managing enterprise-wide financial planning processes
• Comfortable operating in uncertain environments and effectively addressing business risks

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, operations, or related field
• 7-10 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, accounting, or similar role
• A continuous improvement and curious mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive positive change
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills
• An advanced level of proficiency with Excel
• A proven ability to think creatively, strategically, and commercially
• A demonstrated ability to influence people without authority and successful experiences working in a cross-functional environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with ERP systems and business intelligence tools
• Experience in manufacturing and Consumer Packaged Goods preferred
• A willingness and the ability to travel on a limited basis to our bakery locations.
• Must be currently eligible to work in the United States.