Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery,LLC•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

About The Position

The Director of FP&A is a strategic finance leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide financial planning, performance management, and decision support. This role partners closely with senior leadership to shape business strategy, provide actionable insights, and ensure financial rigor across the organization. This position requires a forward-looking leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational execution, build scalable processes, and lead a high-performing FP&A function in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
10+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant FP&A leadership
Experience in CPG, food manufacturing, or a related industry strongly preferred
Proven ability to influence and partner with executive leadership
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated success in leading and developing teams
Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and financial planning tools
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
Results-oriented with a bias for action
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive change

Responsibilities

Lead the company’s annual strategic planning process, long-range planning (LRP), and budgeting cycles
Partner with the CFO and VP FP&A to translate business strategy into financial plans and measurable outcomes
Provide thought leadership on financial implications of strategic initiatives, investments, and market opportunities
Oversee monthly and quarterly financial forecasting, variance analysis, and executive reporting
Deliver clear, data-driven insights to senior leadership to inform decision-making and course correction
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with business objectives
Serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional leaders (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain)
Support pricing strategy, margin optimization, and cost management initiatives
Build and enhance robust financial models to support scenario planning and risk assessment
Leverage data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the business
Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and reporting capabilities
Enhance use of financial systems (e.g., NetSuite) and business intelligence platforms
Establish scalable, efficient processes to support company growth
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement