MANAGER, CORPORATE FP&A

Mendocino Farms Talent Acquisition Team•Plano, TX

4d•$99,500 - $137,050•Onsite

About The Position

At Mendocino Farms, our mission is to make hearts and stomachs happy, and that includes how we plan, measure, and grow our business. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Manager, Corporate FP&A will lead the company's financial planning processes and serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership. This role will own the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, long-range planning, executive reporting, and Board materials while developing financial insights that influence key business decisions. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable building sophisticated financial models, partnering with senior leaders, and translating complex financial data into actionable business recommendations. This role offers the opportunity to help shape and scale the FP&A function while partnering closely with executive leadership during an exciting period of growth. For the right leader, it is a launching pad to Director, Corporate FP&A.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
7-10+ years of progressive experience in Corporate FP&A, Strategic Finance, Consulting, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Corporate Development
Demonstrated experience leading annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Exceptional financial modeling and advanced Excel skills with the ability to build complex, dynamic financial models and forecasting tools in a multi-unit business environment
Experience preparing executive presentations and Board-level materials
Strong understanding of financial statements, cash flow forecasting, capital allocation, and business performance measurement
Experience with Power BI, Tableau or other business intelligence and reporting tools preferred
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for continuous improvement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Strong alignment with Mendo's core values and a passion for building a finance organization that enables growth

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred
Experience with Power BI, Tableau or other business intelligence and reporting tools preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the company's annual budgeting process by partnering cross-functionally to develop accurate, actionable financial plans
Serve as a trusted thought partner to the VP of Finance with the autonomy to independently lead planning cycles, executive reporting and cross functional initiatives
Own the quarterly forecasting process, including consolidated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow projections
Develop and maintain the company's long-range financial plan to support strategic decision-making
Partner with department leaders to develop G&A budgets, evaluate spending trends, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
Build sophisticated financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support strategic initiatives and executive decision-making
Partner with Development and Real Estate teams on CapEx planning and return on investment evaluations for new locations
Lead monthly consolidated variance analysis across revenue, G&A, EBITDA, CapEx, and cash flow, identifying key forecast-to-actual drivers and emerging risks
Prepare executive reporting packages, Board of Directors materials, and presentations that communicate financial performance and strategic recommendations
Respond to requests from private equity partners, lenders, and executive leadership with timely, thoughtful financial analyses
Own enterprise cash flow forecasting and liquidity analysis
Drive the development and optimization of Power BI dashboards and executive reporting tools
Partner closely with Accounting to improve forecast accuracy, reporting quality, and financial planning processes
Establish scalable FP&A processes and best practices that support the company's continued growth
Continuously identify opportunities to automate reporting, improve planning processes, and enhance the overall finance function
Mentor and develop junior members of the Finance team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Embody a "Get Better Every Day" mindset by continually improving the quality, efficiency, and impact of financial planning and analysis