Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Mrs Gerrys Kitchen Llc • Edina, MN

1d • $85,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, LLC we create delicious, high quality, prepared foods so everyone has more time to enjoy life. We believe in purpose-driven work, innovation without compromise, and investing in our people. If you're looking to lead with impact, build high-performing teams, and grow in a future-focused company, we want to meet you. Under the direction of the Director of FP&A, the FP&A Analyst is responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, maintaining forecast accuracy, supporting strategic and operational decision-making, and ensuring financial integrity across all business units.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA preferred
• 2+ years of relevant FP&A, finance, forecasting, and budgeting experience
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with executive leadership
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of management
• Consistently represent the company in a positive, professional, and ethical manner
• Ensure all tasks are completed accurately and with exceptional attention to detail
• Proactively identify and communicate potential issues to the Director of FP&A
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively

Nice To Haves

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Power BI tools preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the company’s financial planning cycles, including annual budget, three quarterly forecasts, and six-month roll-forward forecasts from June onward
• Develops, enhances, and maintains financial models to support scenario planning and long-term forecasting
• Drives continuous improvement in budgeting accuracy and forecast efficiency through collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Facilitates cross-functional meetings to gather insights for budget assumptions and identify business risks or opportunities
• Conducts variance and trend analysis to identify performance drivers and provides actionable insights
• Maintains and reports key company KPIs, including margin analysis, margin erosion, direct labor productivity, material variances, sales reporting, and customer fill rate
• Partners with leadership to develop margin improvement and cost optimization strategies
• Maintains the Consolidated Daily Cash Report (DCR) and ensures timely communication of intercompany reconciliations
• Prepares and updates the consolidated 13-week cash flow model on a monthly basis in collaboration with Controllers
• Aligns the 10-day cash flow projections with the 13-week forecast, ensuring inclusion of CapEx spending
• Conducts CapEx analyses, including IRR, payback, margin impact, and capacity utilization
• Prepare materials and analyses for monthly and quarterly board meetings
• Develops ad-hoc and recurring financial reports for business leaders to support strategic decision-making
• Implements advanced scenario planning frameworks to identify financial risks and growth opportunities
• Compiles and prepares financial data for external auditors, tax preparers, and bank audits
• Partners with Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning teams to align financial forecasts with business operations

Benefits

• Competitive Wage – get rewarded for driving results
• Health & Wellness – Full medical, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays and personal days
• Retirement Plan – 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
• Growth & Leadership Development – Training, mentorship, and personal growth opportunities
• Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a company focused on sustainability, transparency, and community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees