Financial Planning and Analysis Manager POST NUMBER: 455697
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Our client is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis across their operations. This role will be instrumental in driving data-informed decision-making, optimizing cost structures, and supporting long-term growth in a dynamic agricultural environment. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of business cycles, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, incorporating seasonal product cycles, commodity pricing, and operational inputs.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, and scenario planning.
- Analyze monthly financial results, variances, and KPIs across product processing operations, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and sales teams to align financial goals with production and market realities.
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior leadership, including dashboards, variance analyses, and profitability assessments.
- Monitor and evaluate cost drivers in processing facilities, including labor, energy, and raw material inputs.
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Partner with operations to forecast crop yields, inventory levels, and throughput, integrating these metrics into financial planning.
- Evaluate and track ROI on capital projects such as facility upgrades, equipment purchases, and sustainability initiatives.
- Analyze the financial implications of agricultural regulations, sustainability programs, and environmental compliance.
- Conduct detailed margin analysis by product line, product type, and customer segment to support pricing and sales strategies.
- Develop cash flow forecasts that account for seasonal production cycles and payment terms.
- Run simulations to assess the impact of weather events, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility on financial outcomes.
- Work with IT and data teams to improve integration of agronomic, operational, and financial data; automate reporting processes where possible.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
- 5 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in agribusiness or manufacturing
- Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.