Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

AUI Fine Foods; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gourmet food company is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis. This role involves strategic planning, budgeting, and performance reporting, requiring strong leadership and project management skills. The ideal candidate will have a background in finance and excel in a collaborative environment, contributing to long-term financial success.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Ability to multitask under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3-year long-range planning with business functions.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for leadership.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on collaboration.

Skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

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About Albert Uster Imports:
Albert Uster Imports, Inc. (“AUI”) is a privately held gourmet food company headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Gaithersburg, MD) with warehouse locations across the US. Founded in 1968, the company offers over 1,400 products globally, serving hotels, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines, airlines, and manufacturers. AUI operates distribution centers nationwide and has a team of over 60 sales professionals and culinary experts.

About the Role:
The FP&A Manager will report to the Director of FP&A, partnering with business leaders and finance teams. Responsibilities include developing long-range plans, capital planning, operational finance management, risk/opportunity analysis, and team development. You will collaborate with executives on strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. This role requires technical expertise, passion, and ownership.

Note: Due to pandemic adaptations, employees at Gaithersburg are expected to work in-person Monday through Wednesday, with optional telework on Thursday and Friday, subject to accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3-year long-range planning in collaboration with business functions and CFO.
• Develop capital expenditure forecasts and budgets; oversee annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive leadership with meaningful analysis.
• Execute analysis for leadership and functional areas, including liquidity, ROI, M&A, and working capital projects.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Critical thinking, self-motivated, and innovative in financial reporting and modeling.
• Strong project management skills, ability to multitask under deadlines.
• Effective leadership and decision-making capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, MBA preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $120,000, bonus eligible. Final salary based on experience and qualifications.

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