MANAGER, CORPORATE FP&A

Job Title: Manager, Corporate FP&A
Reports To: VP, Finance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Dallas, TX
Salary: $99,500-$137,050 plus a 10% annual bonus

Summary:
At Mendocino Farms, our mission is to make hearts and stomachs happy, and that includes how we plan, measure, and grow our business. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Manager, Corporate FP&A will lead the company's financial planning processes and serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership. This role will own the
annual budget, quarterly forecasts, long-range planning, executive reporting, and Board materials while developing financial insights that influence key business decisions.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable building sophisticated financial models, partnering with senior leaders, and translating complex financial data into actionable business recommendations. This role offers the opportunity to help shape and scale the FP&A function while partnering closely with executive leadership during an exciting period of growth. For the right leader, it is a launching pad to Director, Corporate FP&A.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the company's annual budgeting process by partnering cross-functionally to develop accurate, actionable financial plans
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the VP of Finance with the autonomy to independently lead planning cycles, executive reporting and cross functional initiatives
• Own the quarterly forecasting process, including consolidated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow projections
• Develop and maintain the company's long-range financial plan to support strategic decision-making
• Partner with department leaders to develop G&A budgets, evaluate spending trends, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
• Build sophisticated financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support strategic initiatives and executive decision-making
• Partner with Development and Real Estate teams on CapEx planning and return on investment evaluations for new locations
• Lead monthly consolidated variance analysis across revenue, G&A, EBITDA, CapEx, and cash flow, identifying key forecast-to-actual drivers and emerging risks
• Prepare executive reporting packages, Board of Directors materials, and presentations that communicate financial performance and strategic recommendations
• Respond to requests from private equity partners, lenders, and executive leadership with timely, thoughtful financial analyses
• Own enterprise cash flow forecasting and liquidity analysis
• Drive the development and optimization of Power BI dashboards and executive reporting tools
• Partner closely with Accounting to improve forecast accuracy, reporting quality, and financial planning processes
• Establish scalable FP&A processes and best practices that support the company's continued growth
• Continuously identify opportunities to automate reporting, improve planning processes, and enhance the overall finance function
• Mentor and develop junior members of the Finance team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Embody a "Get Better Every Day" mindset by continually improving the quality, efficiency, and impact of financial planning and analysis

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in Corporate FP&A, Strategic Finance, Consulting, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Corporate Development
• Demonstrated experience leading annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Exceptional financial modeling and advanced Excel skills with the ability to build complex, dynamic financial models and forecasting tools in a multi-unit business environment
• Experience preparing executive presentations and Board-level materials
• Strong understanding of financial statements, cash flow forecasting, capital allocation, and business performance measurement
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau or other business intelligence and reporting tools preferred
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for continuous improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong alignment with Mendo's core values and a passion for building a finance organization that enables growth

Benefits include:
• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Meal privileges
• Health benefits
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation

Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Sitting / standing 6-8 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching