Strategic FP&A Lead - Logistics & Fresh Delivery

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits (medical,vision

Employee discount program

401K plan

Generous PTO Plan

Company events

Education Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Life Insurance

FSA/HSA Plans

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to partner with Logistics, Production, Operations and Fresh Delivery leadership on financial planning, forecasting, and advanced analysis for end-to-end distribution of freshly made doughnuts to shops and delivery locations.

The role focuses on forward-looking insights, trade-off assessments between cost, service, and freshness, and influencing operational decisions to drive profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, or analytical roles.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Expert-level Excel; experience with BI tools and large datasets.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at multiple levels.
• Experience in fresh food, QSR, bakery, or other time-sensitive distribution environments preferred.
• Experience supporting route-based distribution, last-mile delivery, or company-owned fleets a plus.
• ERP and operational systems experience.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills.
• Confident business partner who can challenge assumptions constructively.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Results-oriented mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans for fresh logistics and fresh delivery operations.
• Lead monthly forecasting and close support, including complex accruals and variance explanations.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models for route optimization, capacity planning, delivery frequency, and volume scenarios.
• Perform sensitivity and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions and growth initiatives.
• Act as a trusted finance advisor to Logistics, Production, Operations, and Fresh Delivery leaders.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities tied to distribution economics, service levels, and capacity constraints.
• Influence decisions around delivery models, fleet strategy, route density, and network expansion.
• Support financial evaluation of fresh delivery expansion and operational pilots.
• Lead cost-to-serve and unit economics analysis for fresh shops and fresh delivery locations.
• Analyze route economics, including labor productivity, fuel, maintenance, and third-party delivery costs.
• Deliver clear, executive-ready reporting and insights to senior leadership.
• Develop and refine KPIs such as cost per route, cost per delivery, cost per dozen, fulfillment margin, and delivery efficiency.
• Translate complex operational and financial data into concise recommendations and decision-ready narratives.
• Improve forecasting methodologies, cost allocation, and reporting processes across fresh logistics and fresh delivery.
• Partner with systems and data teams to enhance visibility into route-level and location-level economics.
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives with significant financial impact.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Excel (expert)

BI tools

Strong communication

Fresh food / QSR experience

ERP experience

Strategic thinking

Business partnering

Organizational skills

Ambiguity management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to partner with Logistics, Production, Operations and Fresh Delivery leadership on financial planning, forecasting, and advanced analysis for end-to-end distribution of freshly made doughnuts to shops and delivery locations.

The role focuses on forward-looking insights, trade-off assessments between cost, service, and freshness, and influencing operational decisions to drive profitable growth.