FP&A Manager: Strategic Finance Leader (Hybrid, Berkeley)

GU Energy Labs; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, mental health & company

Holidays

Job summary

GU Energy Labs, a Berkeley-based sports nutrition company, seeks a Finance leader to own FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and R&D to deliver actionable financial insights and drive business performance.

The role is hybrid, with in-office work from our Berkeley HQ on Tuesdays through Thursdays, and requires a strategic mindset, strong modeling skills, and collaboration with senior management.

Qualifications

• BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• 5+ years in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting in a CPG setting preferred.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills with ability to communicate to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial modeling tools and ERP systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual planning process with department heads and executives.
• Monitor performance, explain variances, and refresh forecasts.
• Prepare regular financial reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Conduct in-depth analyses to support strategic initiatives and investments.
• Identify cost optimization, revenue enhancement, and efficiency opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, R&D, and other functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision support

Communication

Presentation

Financial modeling

ERP systems

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Domo

Adaptive Planning

Jet

Power BI

Tableau

ERP (D365BC/NAV)

Job description

GU Energy Labs, a Berkeley-based sports nutrition company, seeks a Finance leader to own FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and R&D to deliver actionable financial insights and drive business performance.

The role is hybrid, with in-office work from our Berkeley HQ on Tuesdays through Thursdays, and requires a strategic mindset, strong modeling skills, and collaboration with senior management.