Financial Planning & Analysis Manager - TalentZok
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
- TalentZok OVERVIEW Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?!
In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.
Immediate opening for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in Irvine, CA who possesses:
-Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting-5-7 years progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis with 3+ in a supervisory role-Experience in Food Manufacturing and/or Food Distribution industry Email resumes to kbrace@talentzok.com or call 858.683.8559.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This position serves as a strategic partner to the executive team, providing insights and recommendations to optimize financial performance and support the company's growth objectives.The candidate should have experience working within a smaller or start up environment that requires a 'hands on mindset' with the ability to help scale the finance and accounting department whilst keeping up with the demands of a rapidly expanding company.
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
-Manage the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and operational needs.-Develop and maintain accurate financial models to support rolling forecasts, scenario planning, and variance analyses.-Partner with stakeholders to identify key financial metrics and develop data visualizations that effectively communicate insights, trends, and impacts from strategic decisions.-Provide cost analysis and recommendations to help the business optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of processes and expenditures.-Assist in the preparation and review of RFPs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure financial data and projections are accurately reflected in proposals.-Act as the primary liaison with banks, lenders, and other financial institutions.
Oversee loan covenants, compliance, and negotiations related to credit facilities and financing agreements.-Partner with stakeholders to optimize pricing strategies.-Lead efforts to design and implement automation solutions for financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis, streamlining workflows, improving data accuracy, and increasing reporting efficiency.-Assist in evaluating financial due diligence findings on potential M&A targets to identify key areas of accounting risk, as well as target's legacy compliance with US GAAP.-Work with key stakeholders to develop and execute comprehensive integration plans that maximize value, achieve synergies, and ensure smooth transitions.-Support tax strategy and compliance.-Collaborate with senior stakeholders on financial strategy and personal initiatives.-Supervise and mentor an FP&A team, fostering professional development and collaboration.
Establish clear objectives and accountability within the department.-Support ad-hoc finance and accounting initiatives.The selected candidate will also possess:
-Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or equivalent required, Master's a plus.-5-7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, and leadership roles, preferably in food manufacturing, food distribution or related industry.-Experience having worked on numerous successful M&A transactions from start to finish.-Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis using Excel, as well as experience with financial software and ERP systems.-Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus among stakeholders.-Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.-Strong understanding of the logistics, supply chain, or food and beverage manufacturing industry, including trends, key players, and regulatory landscape, is highly desirable.-Requires in-person work Monday
- Friday. Based out of Irvine, CA.-Ability to travel up to 50%.
For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to kbrace@talentzok.com or call 858.683.8559. More information can be found at www.talentzok.com