Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company
Job overview
The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager role at a consumer packaged goods company involves overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to drive financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities and impact
The manager will develop financial models and reporting tools, prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, manage budgets and forecasts, partner with department leaders for financial analysis, support cost management and supply chain optimization, and prepare reports for senior executives and the board.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $140-160K plus a 15-20% bonus depending on experience, with a hybrid work schedule of three days per week in the office.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 7+ years in corporate finance or FP&A, a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (CPA or MBA preferred), advanced Excel skills, strong communication abilities, and experience managing consolidated reporting and working with private equity stakeholders.
Work environment and culture
The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and collaborating across departments, indicating a culture valuing innovation and cross-functional teamwork.
Company information
The company is a well-established, successful consumer packaged goods firm located near John Wayne Airport.
Job location and travel
The job is located near John Wayne Airport with a hybrid work model requiring three days per week in the office.
Unique job features
This role offers the opportunity to build out the FP&A function and reporting infrastructure and work closely with private equity stakeholders, providing a unique blend of strategic influence and hands-on financial management.
Company overview
Blake-Ryan & Associates is a well-established service provider based in Southern California, with a notable presence in Anaheim, CA. The company specializes in financial services, offering roles such as Senior Financial Analyst, Senior Accountant, and Financial Systems Analyst. They generate revenue through their expertise in financial management and consulting, serving a diverse clientele. Blake-Ryan & Associates is recognized for its competitive compensation packages and has a strong reputation in the financial services industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight 7+ years of corporate finance or FP&A experience, emphasizing your advanced Excel skills and ability to manage full consolidated reporting packages.
Showcase your experience working with private equity stakeholders and your track record of building out FP&A functions and reporting infrastructure, as these are key to this role.
Apply through multiple channels including Blake-Ryan & Associates’ corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the FP&A Manager position.
Connect with current FP&A or finance team members at Blake-Ryan & Associates on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their recent company initiatives, or asking about the challenges in building FP&A functions in consumer packaged goods companies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'financial modeling,' 'budgeting,' 'forecasting,' 'board reporting,' 'process innovation,' and 'cost optimization' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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