Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Pampered Chef•Addison, IL

1d•$120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Manager plays a critical role in improving the company’s financial performance by delivering actionable financial insights and supporting informed decision-making. This role partners closely with business leaders across the organization to ensure alignment between financial plans, operational execution, and strategic objectives. The FP&A Manager leads the annual budgeting process, oversees forecasting and month-end financial analysis, and contributes to solving complex business problems. In addition, this role is instrumental in advancing the finance function through financial transformation, implementing new financial capabilities, and enhancing the use of existing financial systems and tools. Success in this role requires delivering accurate, efficient financial planning processes that ensure resources are deployed effectively, spending aligns with strategic priorities, and shareholder value is maximized.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, investment banking, management consulting, or a similarly fast-paced, data-driven environment.
Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning systems.
Minimum of 2 year of people management experience.
Proven proficiency in using ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.

Nice To Haves

Financial software implementation experience preferred.
Proficiency in business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is preferred.
MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the annual budgeting process, including long-range and multi-year financial planning.
Develop and maintain rolling forecasts to reflect business performance, key drivers, and emerging risks and opportunities.
Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses for leadership and key stakeholders.
Analyze financial results against budget, forecast, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and translate findings into actionable insights to improve financial performance.
Partner closely with department leaders to understand operational drivers and financial requirements.
Ensure strong alignment between financial plans, operational execution, and business priorities.
Drive financial transformation initiatives by implementing new financial capabilities and enhancing the adoption and effectiveness of existing financial software and systems.
Partner with Finance, IT, and system vendors to improve planning, reporting, and analytics capabilities.
Lead efforts to standardize financial processes, improve data quality, and increase automation across planning and reporting activities.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial planning and reporting.
Leverage ERP systems, financial planning tools, and business intelligence platforms to streamline workflows and improve insight delivery.
Ensure accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting in compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and executive-level reporting to support leadership needs.
Provides guidance, coaching, and development to financial analysts.
Fosters a collaborative, high-performance, and continuous-improvement culture.