Sr. Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Flagstone Foods • Robersonville, NC

4h

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst will support key finance activities across supply chain/ procurement, and corporate functions. This role will lead SG&A forecasting and reporting, partner with functional leaders to develop accurate budgets, and deliver clear insights into spending trends and performance drivers. The analyst will also play a critical role in procurement and supply chain finance by analyzing material cost performance, managing quarterly commodity cost updates, and owning PPV forecasting to quantify financial exposure.

In addition, this position supports cross‑functional projects, operational KPI reporting, and ad hoc analysis that strengthens decision‑making across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a proactive / process improvement mindset, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations that enhance cost visibility and operational performance in a fast‑paced CPG environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related area or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience.
• High level of proficiency with Excel.
• Strong knowledge of Finance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Previous financial experience in CPG / Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous experience with SAP, BI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate monthly reporting and conduct detailed analysis of actual spend versus standard costs, identifying key variances and underlying operational or market drivers.
• Lead the quarterly commodity cost update process in partnership with Procurement to refresh raw material and packaging standard costs.
• Own Purchase Price Variance (PPV) forecasting, quantifying financial exposure related to expected commodity costs versus standards and communicating impacts to leadership.
• Support monthly close process as required.
• Own the full SG&A forecasting process, including monthly results / variance analysis and quarterly forecasts.
• Partner with corporate functional leaders (IT, Marketing, HR, Finance, etc.) to understand spending drivers and strategic objectives in development of departmental budgets.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages, including variances analysis versus annual plan.
• Maintain and enhance SG&A financial models.
• Provide analytical support for cross‑functional initiatives, including trend analysis across the operational network, capital planning, and project performance reporting.
• Support KPI reporting by identifying performance gaps versus annual operating plan commitments and highlighting improvement opportunities.
• Develop reporting and conduct detailed analysis of actual spend versus standard costs, identifying key variances and underlying operational or market drivers.
• Lead the quarterly commodity cost update process in partnership with Procurement to refresh raw material and packaging standard costs.
• Own Purchase Price Variance (PPV) forecasting, quantifying financial exposure related to expected commodity costs versus standards and communicating impacts to leadership.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• At Flagstone Foods, we take care of our team. You’ll have access to medical, dental, and HSA options, a 401(k) plan with company match, and company-paid life and disability coverage. Benefits begin on the first of the month after 60 days of employment, giving you peace of mind while you focus on the work you take pride in. Participation in Flagstone Foods’ benefits programs is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.

What This Job Offers

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