The Senior Manager, FP&A, will lead the financial planning and analysis function, providing strategic financial insights, managing the budgeting process, SG&A expense management, and support senior management in decision-making. This role involves working closely with various departments to ensure financial goals are met, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process/efficiency improvements. The ideal candidate has experience supporting a food manufacturing company and has a well-developed appreciation for data integrity and financial processes. They will be proactive in identifying, developing, and driving operational excellence and reliable analyses to support the company's growth and profitability objectives. The Senior Manager will report to the Director of Finance and will be a key member of the Corporate FP&A team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Analysis:
- Analyze monthly financial results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior management.
- Prepare detailed financial reports, including variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline financial processes and increase efficiency.
- Build and maintain the financial models behind strategic initiatives. Improve data integrity, automate recurring reporting, and tighten close-to-forecast workflows.
- Financial Planning & Forecasting:
- Lead the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning.
- Provide accurate and timely financial forecasts (IS/BS/CF) to inform decision-making.
- SG&A Management:
- Oversee the SG&A budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and business priorities.
- Work with department heads to track expenditures, optimize resource allocation, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure that financial controls/process are in place to monitor and manage costs effectively.
- Executive and BOD reporting:
- Act as a key liaison between finance and other departments, ensuring clear communication and alignment on financial/FP&A goals.
- Create executive-level presentation materials to communicate/share financial results and strategic recommendations to senior management, the board of directors, and other stakeholders.
- Team Enablement
- Work closely with corp. FP&A team members to help enable the team deliverables
- Foster a collaborative and results-driven work environment, ensuring the team delivers high-quality work on time.
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and methodologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
- CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification is a plus.
- 7-10 years of experience in FP&A, with involvement in financial analysis, management reporting and budgeting/forecasting.
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, BI tools).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage a cross functional project, multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Competencies:
- Strategic thinking with a focus on long-term business objectives.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Self-starter focused on improving processes.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- High level of integrity and ethical standards.
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $156,000 to $170,000 annually. Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Rise Baking Company complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your annual salary, Rise Baking Company offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus eligibility, incentive and recognition programs and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At Rise Baking Company, our people are our finest ingredient.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
- 7-10 years of FP&A experience involving financial analysis, management reporting, and budgeting or forecasting
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis tools, including Excel, ERP systems, or BI tools
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
- Ability to manage cross-functional projects, multiple priorities, and tight deadlines
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- MBA or relevant advanced degree
- CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification
- Experience supporting a food manufacturing company
Rise Baking Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rise Baking Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Rise Baking Company.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match on initial contributions is standard, with some roles also noting additional employer retirement contributions or incentive programs. Feedback suggests this benefit is reliable across eligible positions.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage are offered. Feedback suggests health-insurance costs are generally acceptable.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and company-paid holidays, including a floating holiday, are provided. Feedback indicates PTO is broadly available, though specifics vary by position and eligibility.
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What We Do
The joy of baking has always brought people together. Rise is a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And why we are dedicated to putting our customer's success above all else. We are a relationship-based company where the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work. Simply put, we are a family. A place where honesty, respect and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team.
