Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis

FreshPet • Bedminster, NJ

18h

About The Position

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently, make great products but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave a positive impact with everything we do. We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH! What You Will Do Our FP&A Manager, reporting to the Director of FP&A, will be responsible for leading the financial planning and analysis function, providing strategic insights to senior leadership to drive financial performance. This role manages the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, and conducts in-depth financial analysis to identify and track internal and external trends, risks, and opportunities to the business. We are seeking a skilled financial professional with very strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities forecasts

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience: 5–7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Technical skills: High proficiency in financial modeling and Microsoft Excel.
• Analytical and strategic thinking: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data, interpret trends, and translate data into actionable business strategies.
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Leadership ability: Proven ability to lead, problem solve, mentor, and motivate team members.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Finance, or a related field is a plus.
• Several years’ experience working in a Finance role within the CPG sector.
• Experience at high growth work environment; ability to work well in fast paced, nimble, business environment.

Responsibilities

• Financial forecasting and planning: Lead the development and compilation of the annual and quarterly budgets, latest estimate forecasts, and long-range financial plans by partnering with department leaders across the organization and C-suite executives.
• Financial modeling: Build and maintain complex financial models to support business decisions, evaluate investment opportunities, and perform scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Performance analysis: Conduct thorough variance analysis by comparing actual financial results to budgets and forecasts, explaining key drivers of variances to management.
• Reporting and presentations: Prepare and present clear, compelling financial reports, analysis, and presentations for senior management, stakeholders, and the Board.
• Strategic business partnership: Serve as key financial advisor to cross-functional teams, offering actionable financial insights and supporting strategic business initiatives including commercial finance.
• Process improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, automate reporting, and implement financial planning tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Leadership and mentorship: Mentor existing finance analysts by providing guidance, training, and development opportunities.

Benefits

• At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees