VP of Growth Planning & Analytics

Mezzetta

Larkspur (CA)

On-site

USD 265,000 - 285,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mezzetta is seeking a strategic VP, Business Planning & Analysis to turn insight into action and guide multi-year financial planning. You will split time between Larkspur and American Canyon, collaborating with the CFO and executive team on capital investments, tradeoffs, and KPI-driven performance across the P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet.

The role requires 10+ years in finance leadership, expertise in FP&A, advanced Excel, and ERP systems, with strong communication to align senior

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive finance leadership with FP&A or strategic finance experience.
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field.
MBA, CPA, or similar credential a plus.
A proven track record owning enterprise planning, forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, and executive-level reporting.
Strong commercial finance instincts: pricing, margins, customer and channel profitability, working capital, and investment decisions.
A solid grounding in accounting, budgeting, cost control, and GAAP.
Executive presence and communication skills that make complex topics simple and win alignment across the table.
Experience building high-performing teams, scalable processes, and financial discipline in a growing organization.
A strategic mind and a hands-on style: as comfortable debating strategy with executives as you are inside the model.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the long-range planning process, translating company strategy into multi-year financial plans and resource priorities.
Own the enterprise financial model as a living decision tool for growth, profitability, capital allocation, and scenario planning.
Partner with the CFO and Executive Team on strategic tradeoffs, capital investments, and evaluation of new opportunities.
Partner with Marketing on the Strategic Long-Range Plan, Innovations Stage Gate models, and the annual Marketing plan.
Own the company-wide planning rhythm: the Annual Operating Plan, forecasting, and monthly performance management across the full P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet.
Ensure detailed accuracy of plans and forecasts, with ownership of validation of the details that support consolidated views.
Oversee monthly Revenue and Trade Promotion forecasting, integrated with our S&OP process, along with labor, overheads, and enterprise P&L forecasts.
Partner closely with Accounting to ensure a shared, accurate understanding of monthly performance vs Plan.
Advance driver-based planning, rolling forecasts, and an enterprise KPI scorecard that connects financial results to what drives them.
Identify risks and opportunities early, and take the initiative to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and capture upside.