Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

GHJ • Pasadena, CA

2d • $95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

A growing organization in the retail/consumer sector is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to support financial performance and strategic decision-making. This role partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Fluency in Mandarin required to support communication with Mandarin-speaking business partners and vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5–7 years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, preferably in retail or wholesale.
• Strong financial modeling skills; advanced Excel/Google Sheets proficiency required.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Proven ability to improve reporting processes and implement dashboards.
• Fluency in Mandarin required to support communication with Mandarin-speaking business partners and vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau) strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, and data warehousing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.
• Develop rolling forecasts and financial projections based on business trends.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate scenarios and risks.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages with variance analysis.
• Deliver actionable insights on revenue, margins, operating expenses, and cash flow.
• Conduct profitability analysis by product, channel, and customer.
• Support strategic initiatives with ad hoc financial analysis.
• Drive automation, dashboard development, and KPI tracking to enhance reporting visibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager