Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Dot Foods Inc.
401(k)
United States, Missouri, Chesterfield
Sep 30, 2024
Description Location: Mt. Sterling, IL; Chesterfield, MO Department: Accounting Reports To: VP of Finance Salary Grade: $74,047 to $111,071 annually, plus bonus opportunity As the FP&A Manager at Dot, you will play a critical role in enhancing our company's forward-looking financial performance and assist in the strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for providing financial insights and short and long forecasts that help shape the company's financial strategy. Also, you will help analyze and model scenarios that impact the company's profitability. Your expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and analysis will be essential in supporting our business units and senior management. WHAT YOU'LL DO Collaborate with the VP of Finance to develop and maintain financial projections for Dot's P&L while partnering with accounting to track and embed sensitivities into the projections. Partner with the VP of Finance and Dot Family Holdings CFO in the annual update. Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of margin, expense, and capital expenditure Conduct financial analysis to support the company's strategic initiatives and present actionable insights to senior management Assist in the preparation of period and annual presentations for senior management Act as a finance partner to all Finance and Accounting areas, as well as operating teams and IT Ensure compliance with applicable laws and procedures while developing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets Lead continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste. YOU MUST HAVE Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 2 years in a management role. Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards. Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling. Experience with ERP systems and financial planning software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, PeopleSoft, Vena). Developing experience in predictive analytics through tools like Microsoft Copilot, Chat GPT and others. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE MBA or CPA is highly preferred. Strong analytical and data gathering skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. ROLE SPECIFICS Supervision - Manages a team of Staff Accountants, Accounting Supervisor, and others as assigned. Travel - Occasional overnight travel for internal trainings and meetings. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train. WHO WE ARE Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here. WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU As a family-owned and operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with: Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing Significant advancement opportunities Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety. EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal, or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions. Qualifications Education Bachelors of Finance (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)