Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

DecoPac, Inc.•Ramsey, MN

9d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager is an individual-contributor role that owns DecoPac’s financial planning and analysis process across its US and UK businesses. The role runs the forecast engine and explains the story behind financial results to organizational leadership, the Board of Directors, and private equity sponsors. It covers financial analysis, planning, cash forecasting, annual planning and budgeting, and accurate financial reporting. The position reports directly to the CFO. This is a hybrid role requiring in-office work at the Anoka, Minnesota office three days per week. The office noise level is usually moderate. Limited air travel is expected. Full-time employees working an average of 30 hours or more are eligible to enroll in a comprehensive benefit package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
5–10 years of FP&A or corporate finance experience, including at least 2 years in a private equity-backed, lender-reporting, or similarly high-accountability environment.
Demonstrated skill building driver-based forecasts and usable three-statement models.
Strong command of variance analysis, including price/volume/mix decomposition and EBITDA bridges.
Working knowledge of adjusted EBITDA, covenant compliance, cash flow, and working capital management.
Ability to explain financial results to senior executives and boards using clear headlines and concise slides.
Ability to deliver candid financial assessments to senior leadership.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and hands-on experience with an ERP and a planning or BI tool.
Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
Attention to detail and results-driven approach.
Track record managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Creative thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Organized, self-directed, and motivated.
Business acumen and executive leadership presence.
Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment.
PC proficiency; experience with a large, automated accounting system; and strong experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to meet the position’s physical and mental demands, including frequent sitting, talking/hearing, and use of hands; occasional standing, walking, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds; and frequently interpreting data, managing tight deadlines, making decisions, organizing, problem-solving, and time management.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
CPA or CFA certification/license.
Experience supporting a sale process, quality-of-earnings review, due diligence, or refinancing.
Experience partnering with finance teams in other countries and currencies, ideally the UK or Europe.
Ability to lead change, implement a new tool, redesign a process, or bring AI into finance workflows.
Experience with consumer products, distribution, or food and bakery supply.

Responsibilities

Own and run driver-based monthly forecasts, the annual operating plan, 13-week cash flow forecasts, and rolling 12-month outlooks tied to operating drivers such as volume, price/mix, freight, and foreign exchange.
Deliver budget-to-actual and forecast-to-forecast EBITDA bridges, including price, volume, and mix analysis and commentary explaining results.
Own the monthly and quarterly reporting calendar and prepare concise, board-ready materials for leadership, the Board of Directors, private equity sponsors, and lenders.
Partner with Sales, Operations, Marketing, and UK leadership to build forecasts, analyze channel and customer profitability, and hold owners accountable to financial targets.
Work with the Controller to ensure one source of truth for reported information.
Model scenarios for pricing actions, capital projects, cost initiatives, and M&A opportunities, and turn analysis into clear recommendations.
Track the Value Creation Plan, including adjusted EBITDA, cash conversion, working capital, and covenant headroom; connect operating plans to long-term value creation goals and report performance using KPI scorecards.
Partner with the CFO, CEO, and ownership on ad hoc analysis, managing requests through one intake process with clear turnaround times.
Establish one source of truth for sales figures in partnership with the Manager of Business Analysis.
Perform other duties as assigned.