Financial Planning Analyst
3P Partners
•
Sacramento, CA
0
0
0
0
Associate
Posted April 3, 2026
2 variants
Job link
Thinking about this job
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting process, including development of department-level operating expense budgets
- Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts, including reforecasts tied to changes in operating performance and market conditions
- Build and maintain financial models projecting income statements, cash flow, and key performance metrics
- Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to support planning and strategic initiatives
- Prepare consolidated and department-level budget versus actual variance analysis with clear written performance commentary
- Develop dashboards, executive presentations, and reporting packages for leadership Partner with Accounting to ensure data accuracy and alignment between reported results and financial analysis
- Collaborate with business unit leaders to evaluate operational efficiency, cost drivers, and new initiatives
- Participate in plant visits and operational reviews to build business knowledge and credibility
- Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, data integrity, and analytical tools Qualifications
Not Met Priorities
What still needs stronger evidence
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis within a manufacturing environment; perishable food industry experience preferred
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis capabilities
- Experience with advanced ERP/MRP systems; exposure to Dynamics 365 a plus
- Proven ability to communicate financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Comfort operating in a plant environment and partnering cross-functionally across operations and sales
- High professional standards, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to manage confidential information
Preferred Skills
- 3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis within a manufacturing environment; perishable food industry experience preferred
- Experience with advanced ERP/MRP systems; exposure to Dynamics 365 a plus
Education
- (Not required) – Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for a multi-site food manufacturer, translating operational performance into clear executive insight.
Highly visible role reporting to the CFO with exposure to operations, sales, and executive leadership.
On-site role in the Greater Sacramento area; $100–115K base salary + bonus + comprehensive benefits. The FP&A Manager is a high-integrity, analytically rigorous finance leader responsible for financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic support across a complex manufacturing organization. This role partners closely with Accounting, Operations, and Sales to provide timely, business-focused insights that drive decision-making and operational efficiency. The position offers significant executive visibility and long-term growth potential. Key Responsibilities
Lead the annual budgeting process, including development of department-level operating expense budgets
Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts, including reforecasts tied to changes in operating performance and market conditions
Build and maintain financial models projecting income statements, cash flow, and key performance metrics
Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to support planning and strategic initiatives
Prepare consolidated and department-level budget versus actual variance analysis with clear written performance commentary
Develop dashboards, executive presentations, and reporting packages for leadership Partner with Accounting to ensure data accuracy and alignment between reported results and financial analysis
Collaborate with business unit leaders to evaluate operational efficiency, cost drivers, and new initiatives
Participate in plant visits and operational reviews to build business knowledge and credibility
Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, data integrity, and analytical tools Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis within a manufacturing environment; perishable food industry experience preferred
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis capabilities
Experience with advanced ERP/MRP systems; exposure to Dynamics 365 a plus
Proven ability to communicate financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Comfort operating in a plant environment and partnering cross-functionally across operations and sales
High professional standards, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to manage confidential information
Highly visible role reporting to the CFO with exposure to operations, sales, and executive leadership.
On-site role in the Greater Sacramento area; $100–115K base salary + bonus + comprehensive benefits. The FP&A Manager is a high-integrity, analytically rigorous finance leader responsible for financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic support across a complex manufacturing organization. This role partners closely with Accounting, Operations, and Sales to provide timely, business-focused insights that drive decision-making and operational efficiency. The position offers significant executive visibility and long-term growth potential. Key Responsibilities
Lead the annual budgeting process, including development of department-level operating expense budgets
Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts, including reforecasts tied to changes in operating performance and market conditions
Build and maintain financial models projecting income statements, cash flow, and key performance metrics
Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to support planning and strategic initiatives
Prepare consolidated and department-level budget versus actual variance analysis with clear written performance commentary
Develop dashboards, executive presentations, and reporting packages for leadership Partner with Accounting to ensure data accuracy and alignment between reported results and financial analysis
Collaborate with business unit leaders to evaluate operational efficiency, cost drivers, and new initiatives
Participate in plant visits and operational reviews to build business knowledge and credibility
Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, data integrity, and analytical tools Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis within a manufacturing environment; perishable food industry experience preferred
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis capabilities
Experience with advanced ERP/MRP systems; exposure to Dynamics 365 a plus
Proven ability to communicate financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Comfort operating in a plant environment and partnering cross-functionally across operations and sales
High professional standards, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to manage confidential information