Financial Planning and Analysis Manager Our client is seeking an FP&A Manager to serve as a key business partner across the organization, supporting financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making. This role will work closely with cross-functional leaders to provide insights that drive performance, improve profitability, and support long-term growth.
The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical mindset, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has experience supporting commercial and operational teams, preferably within a consumer products environment.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a strategic finance partner to business leaders, providing insights on performance, key drivers, and opportunities for growth
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders
- Analyze financial results, including revenue, margins, and operating expenses, and provide actionable recommendations
- Partner with sales, marketing, and operations teams to evaluate performance, pricing strategies, and promotional effectiveness
- Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making, scenario planning, and business initiatives
- Monitor key performance indicators and track trends to identify risks and opportunities
- Prepare and present financial reporting packages for senior leadership, including variance analysis and executive-level summaries
- Support new product launches, channel analysis, and customer profitability initiatives
- Improve reporting tools, dashboards, and processes to enhance visibility and efficiency
- Assist with ad hoc analysis, strategic projects, and business cases as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related roles
- Experience within a consumer products (CPG) environment strongly preferred
- Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Experience working with large data sets and ERP/reporting tools (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Power BI, or similar)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment
*******Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.