Strategic FP&A Manager for Retail CPG Growth & Forecasting

CJ Schwan's; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off programs

Retirement offerings

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s in Minnesota is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the business. You will partner with cross-functional teams to provide insights that drive financial decisions and profitability.

Responsibilities include preparing and analyzing P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow; consolidating results; and coaching a finance team. The role offers a competitive base salary, incentive opportunities, and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of retail CPG.
• 8-10+ years of progressive financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, management accounting, financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SAP, SQL, and BEx.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proven project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget, planning, and forecasting processes
• Provide financial support to business units through planning, reporting, analysis, forecasting, and performance monitoring
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and operational results
• Consolidate and review financial results, ensuring budget timelines and forecasting deadlines are met
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision-making
• Interpret and apply GAAP
• Conduct in-depth analysis of expenses
• Develop and enhance reporting and analytical tools to improve business performance insights and operational efficiency
• Provide recommendations and financial guidance to management
• Manage, coach, and develop team members & coworkers, as applicable

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

SQL

BEx

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CJ Schwan’s in Minnesota is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the business. You will partner with cross-functional teams to provide insights that drive financial decisions and profitability.

Responsibilities include preparing and analyzing P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow; consolidating results; and coaching a finance team. The role offers a competitive base salary, incentive opportunities, and comprehensive