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Freshpet · 1 day ago

Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis

Bedminster, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Freshpet is a company dedicated to changing the way people nourish their pets with fresh, real foods. The FP&A Manager will lead financial planning and analysis, providing strategic insights to senior leadership while managing budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingPet

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the development and compilation of the annual and quarterly budgets, latest estimate forecasts, and long-range financial plans by partnering with department leaders across the organization and C-suite executives

Build and maintain complex financial models to support business decisions, evaluate investment opportunities, and perform scenario and sensitivity analysis

Conduct thorough variance analysis by comparing actual financial results to budgets and forecasts, explaining key drivers of variances to management

Prepare and present clear, compelling financial reports, analysis, and presentations for senior management, stakeholders, and the Board

Serve as key financial advisor to cross-functional teams, offering actionable financial insights and supporting strategic business initiatives including commercial finance

Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, automate reporting, and implement financial planning tools to improve efficiency and accuracy

Mentor existing finance analysts by providing guidance, training, and development opportunities

Qualification

Financial planningFinancial modelingVariance analysisMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft D365Power BILeadershipAnalytical thinkingProcess improvementStrategic partnershipCPACFAMBACommunication skillsMentorship

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field

5–7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or management role

High proficiency in financial modeling and Microsoft Excel

Experience with Microsoft D365 (ERP) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI) is also preferred

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data, interpret trends, and translate data into actionable business strategies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences

Proven ability to lead, problem solve, mentor, and motivate team members