Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (Full Time)

Our client is a leading food manufacturing company, dedicated to creating high-quality, innovative products for consumers. They focus on excellence, food safety, and delivering exceptional value while fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
This role leads the organization’s financial strategy, planning, reporting, and capital management, while serving as a trusted advisor to the President and Board. With a focus on sustainable growth and long-term value creation, the role plays a critical part in strengthening the company’s financial performance, resilience, and overall financial health.
Produce forward-looking financial projections and performance reporting for executive leadership and external stakeholders.

Planning, Forecasting & Insights
Own the annual operating plan, multi-year forecasts, and financial scenario analysis.
Convert complex financial and operational data into insights that inform product development, pricing strategy, and cost efficiency.
Apply advanced analytics to support growth, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Uphold the accuracy and integrity of financial records in accordance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Direct audit activities, strengthen control environments, and oversee enterprise risk and compliance frameworks.

Liquidity, Capital & Treasury
Manage cash position, credit arrangements, banking partnerships, and working capital effectiveness.
Evaluate capital investments and ensure disciplined capital allocation against clear return expectations.

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance organization.
Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
Ensure timely compliance with statutory, audit, and reporting obligations.
Over a decade of experience in senior financial leadership roles, with preference given to candidates with backgrounds in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods.
Extensive exposure to ERP implementations and optimization, sophisticated financial modeling, M&A activity, and investor or lender reporting.
Deep understanding of finance, supply chain dynamics, and working capital management.

In-depth knowledge of cost drivers, pricing strategies, and trends in food manufacturing and CPG sectors.

Change & Transformation Leadership
~ Leads financial process improvements, system implementations, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Influences effectively at all organizational levels and cultivates strong relationships with banks, auditors, and other external partners.

Upholds the highest standards of accuracy, ethics, and regulatory compliance.

A recognized professional accounting designation such as CPA or CMA, complemented by a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is a strong asset.
Job Type: In-Office, Permanent, Full-Time
Industries: Food and Beverage
Job Categories: Finance/Accounting , Senior Management
Required Travel: Relocation Assistance: No
Syeda brings a wealth of recruiting experience to the forefront, skillfully navigating the intricacies of talent acquisition across diverse industries and functions. Her unwavering commitment to excellence infuses a personal touch into every engagement, while identifying talent that not only fits the role but also seamlessly integrates into the cultural fabric, becoming an integral part of the organization’s success story.

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