Fruit of the Earth is a family-owned manufacturer of health and beauty products with a long-standing commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analytics across the organization. This is a highly visible leadership role that partners closely with executive leadership to drive profitable growth and operational performance.
The ideal candidate is both strategic and detail-oriented, with strong manufacturing experience, exceptional analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence decision-making across departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the company’s annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
- Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting for executive leadership
- Provide actionable financial analysis and strategic insights to support business decisions
- Partner with operations, supply chain, sales, and leadership teams to improve profitability and operational efficiency
- Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory trends, pricing, margins, and operational variances
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting packages with clear commentary and recommendations
- Drive process improvements and enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and forecasting accuracy
- Support cash flow planning, working capital management, and capital investment analysis
- Assist with strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and special projects as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA and/or CPA preferred
- 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership within FP&A
- Manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and operational finance
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required
- Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence/reporting tools
- Proven ability to communicate financial information clearly to executive leadership and non-financial stakeholders
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits
- Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing family-owned company
- Collaborative and team-oriented culture
- Long-term career growth opportunities
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership within FP&A
- Manufacturing or consumer packaged goods industry experience
- Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and operational finance
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence or reporting tools
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to executive leadership and non-financial stakeholders
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- MBA and/or CPA
What We Do
Founded in 1980, Fruit of the Earth is a family-owned and operated skin care company based in Texas. As a world leader in the production of aloe vera-based and nature-inspired products, the company focuses on creating high-quality skin care, sun care, and health care products. They are dedicated to producing effective formulations that touch the lives of millions of people around the world.
