Financial Planning Analyst

Overview

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for a multi-site food manufacturer, translating operational performance into clear executive insight.
• Highly visible role reporting to the CFO with exposure to operations, sales, and executive leadership.
• On-site role in the Greater Sacramento area; $100–115K base salary + bonus + comprehensive benefits.

The FP&A Manager is a high-integrity, analytically rigorous finance leader responsible for financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic support across a complex manufacturing organization. This role partners closely with Accounting, Operations, and Sales to provide timely, business-focused insights that drive decision-making and operational efficiency. The position offers significant executive visibility and long-term growth potential.

• Lead the annual budgeting process, including development of department-level operating expense budgets
• Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts, including reforecasts tied to changes in operating performance and market conditions
• Build and maintain financial models projecting income statements, cash flow, and key performance metrics
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to support planning and strategic initiatives
• Prepare consolidated and department-level budget versus actual variance analysis with clear written performance commentary
• Develop dashboards, executive presentations, and reporting packages for leadership
• Partner with Accounting to ensure data accuracy and alignment between reported results and financial analysis
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to evaluate operational efficiency, cost drivers, and new initiatives
• Participate in plant visits and operational reviews to build business knowledge and credibility
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, data integrity, and analytical tools

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis within a manufacturing environment; perishable food industry experience preferred
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis capabilities
• Experience with advanced ERP/MRP systems; exposure to Dynamics 365 a plus
• Proven ability to communicate financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Comfort operating in a plant environment and partnering cross-functionally across operations and sales
• High professional standards, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to manage confidential information