Description
Position Summary: The Contract FP&A Analyst will support the annual budgeting process and monthly financial reporting cycle, focusing on Supply Chain and SG&A functions. This role requires a self-starter who communicates effectively, conducts themselves professionally, and consistently delivers results in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver financial reports including monthly performance updates, key performance indicators (KPIs), and variance analyses
- Develop, enhance, and maintain financial models to project performance and inform decision-making
- Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, production, and supply chain) to align financial insights with business strategies
- Support the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, particularly for manufacturing operations and corporate SG&A
- Analyze large volumes of data to interpret trends and provide actionable recommendations
- Identify financial and operational opportunities through data-driven analysis
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or corporate finance environment
- Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and/or private label experience strongly preferred
- Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, nested IF statements, etc.)
- Experience with financial modeling and forecasting tools; familiarity with financial reporting software (Adaptive Insights preferred)
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to distill complex data into meaningful insights
- Effective communicator with excellent planning and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ERP systems preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment