Description We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to join a rapidly growing, founder-supported food manufacturing company with a national presence. This senior-level, high-visibility role will be instrumental in shaping the financial direction of the company by leading the development and execution of the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial modeling, business analysis, and stakeholder management to drive data-driven decision-making for the Executive Management Team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with key teams including Sales, Operations, and Finance & Accounting to optimize working capital and ensure financial performance aligns with organizational goals. You will also play a key role in month-end close activities, financial statement reviews, variance analysis, and the preparation of reporting packages for the company’s Board and Lenders. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for financial analysis and a track record of working with third-party institutional capital, we encourage you to apply! The salary range will be $150,000 - $180,000 DOE. Please reach out to Kayla Carter on LinkedIn for a direct confidential conversation or email me a Word version of your resume for more information. + Lead the cross-functional development and execution of annual, interim, and long-range budgets and forecasts, incorporating operational factors such as customer contracts, commodity prices, capacity utilization, and more. + Own and enhance the company’s financial model, incorporating KPIs as key drivers and conducting necessary analyses to support operational assumptions (e.g., working capital, headcount, capital expenditures). + Design and implement processes, tools, and templates for gathering and consolidating information from key stakeholders (e.g., Sales, Operations) for forecast creation. + Provide ongoing monthly guidance to the Executive Management Team by comparing actual performance against projections and identifying potential risks and opportunities. + Evaluate and implement FP& A software solutions to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency (e.g., Planful, Vena, Prophix). + Analyze actual financial and operational results versus prior periods and budget, providing actionable insights into key variances and offering strategic recommendations. + Lead the preparation of monthly reporting packages for the Board and Lenders, ensuring alignment with financial goals and compliance. + Serve as the subject matter expert for loan agreements, ensuring accurate calculations of Borrowing Base Certificates and Fixed Charge Coverage Ratios. + Conduct benchmarking and trend analysis to identify opportunities for cost rationalization, efficiency improvements, and revenue growth. + Oversee day-to-day financial activities for all plants, including inventory management, financial reconciliations, and journal entry coordination. + Assist with month-end close, ensuring timely completion of account reconciliations and financial statement preparation. + Create and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to production, yield losses, and other operational metrics. + Use data visualization tools to clearly present complex financial information to senior leadership. + Manage large datasets, performing data cleaning and analysis to uncover business insights. Requirements Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is preferred. + At least 7 years of progressive experience in FP& A roles, with demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and financial analysis. + Experience in Manufacturing industry is strongly preferred. + Proven experience in financial modeling, with the ability to create integrated forecasts including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statements. + Strong experience working with institutional capital, including federally regulated lenders, asset-based credit facilities, and covenant compliance reporting. + Familiarity with leading middle-market Financial Reporting/ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Dynamics, Syspro) and report writing tools. + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver actionable insights to senior leadership. + Experience with advanced data analysis methods/tools (e.g., SQL, Python) is highly desirable. + Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, high-growth company where you can have a significant impact on financial strategy and operations. If you are a driven, analytical finance professional with a passion for shaping business success, we encourage you to apply! Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. 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