Strategic FP&A Manager: Budgeting & Insights

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision on Day 1

Life Insurance & Disability

Paid Vacation

401k with company match

Job summary

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is seeking a strategic finance partner to support the VP - Finance and CFO. The role drives financial planning, budgeting, and KPI setting while preparing materials for executive communications and board-level briefing.

You will consolidate budgets, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights to align with corporate strategy. Collaboration with multiple departments is essential for timely, accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 2+ years in finance, consulting, or strategic operations, with a strong financial acumen.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities with attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience creating executive‑level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a thought partner to the VP of Finance and CFO, assisting in the development and execution of department strategy and key initiatives.
• Drive the annual financial planning process and assist in setting departmental goals and KPIs.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and other materials for the CFO's internal and external communications.
• Consolidated Budgeting and Financial Reporting.
• Own and oversee the corporate budgeting process from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
• Collaborate with various departments to consolidate budget inputs and monitor performance against budgeted targets.
• Analyze budget variances, provide actionable insights, and recommend adjustments to support financial health and operational excellence.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and commentary on consolidated financial results to support strategic decision‑making by senior leadership.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management.
• Act as a key communication point between the CFO and other executives, department leaders, and external partners.
• Facilitate effective information flow within the finance team and promote transparency.
• Team Development and Culture.
• Support the professional growth of the finance team, providing mentorship and career guidance.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team culture, promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Organize team meetings, off‑sites, and professional development programs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presentations

Communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Financial analysis

Education

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

MBA or CPA preferred

Job description

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is seeking a strategic finance partner to support the VP - Finance and CFO. The role drives financial planning, budgeting, and KPI setting while preparing materials for executive communications and board-level briefing.

You will consolidate budgets, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights to align with corporate strategy. Collaboration with multiple departments is essential for timely, accurate reporting.