VP, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

About Sara Lee Frozen Bakery: Sara Lee Frozen Bakery became a stand- alone company in 2018 when it was purchased by Kohlberg and Company (private equity) from Tyson Foods. Our desserts have always stood for incredible flavor and superior value in the frozen food aisle and away from home markets. The Sara Lee Frozen Bakery collection of top brands includes Sara Lee®, Chef Pierre®, Van’s®, Bistro Collection®, Superior on Main® and Cyrus O’Leary’s®. Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is proud to take these iconic brands into a new era and to continue the evolution that transformed one small Chicago bakery into an American institution. Using carefully sourced ingredients and time-honored recipes, the company is committed to making life’s moments a little sweeter, putting its customers first and discovering new ways to make everyone’s favorite foods even better. Working for Sara Lee: Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We will achieve success through collaboration and innovation in an environment where employees feel empowered to execute with speed. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We believe that there is always a better way, and we will never be satisfied with status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, continually seek process improvements and a strong sense of customer service, then this is the right type of environment for you. Position Summary: The Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a key member of the finance leadership team, responsible for leading enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis. Reporting to the CFO, this role will partner closely with the senior leadership team and private equity stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, support strategic decision-making, and ensure disciplined financial execution. This leader will own the company’s forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes, while building best-in-class FP&A capabilities to support a high-growth, performance-driven environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and senior leadership team on financial performance, risks, and opportunities
Translate business strategies into financial plans, KPIs, and actionable insights
Partner with commercial, operations, and supply chain leaders to drive business performance and margin expansion
Drive a strong focus on EBITDA growth, free cash flow, and return on investment (ROI) Financial Planning & Forecasting
Lead the annual operating plan (AOP), long-range planning (LRP), and rolling forecast processes across the organization
Oversee scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decision-making
Ensure alignment between financial plans and company strategic objectives Performance Management & Reporting
Own enterprise financial reporting, including monthly close reviews, executive reporting packages, and board materials
Analyze and communicate variances to plan, forecast, and prior year with clear recommendations
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive accountability across the business
Deliver clear, concise variance analysis with a focus on drivers of EBITDA, cash flow, and working capital FP&A Transformation & Analytics
Enhance FP&A capabilities through process improvements, automation, and advanced analytics
Drive adoption of data-driven decision-making across the organization
Lead development of scalable financial models and tools Cost Management & Profitability
Oversee budgeting, tracking, and analysis of key cost areas including SG&A, trade, and marketing investments
Identify opportunities for cost optimization and productivity improvements
Ensure strong financial controls and governance across planning and reporting processes Team Leadership
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing FP&A team
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Mentor and develop future finance leaders The position responsibilities outlined above are not to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be required and/or assigned as necessary. Education, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
12–15+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant FP&A leadership experience
Proven track record of partnering with senior leadership to drive business results
Experience in CPG, manufacturing, or related industry preferred
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities
Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills
Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and recommendations
Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams
High level of adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment Personal Attributes: The Sara Lee Leader is one who:
Role Models Integrity - Creates a culture of respect and inclusion, where all team members are empowered to contribute.
Masters their Craft - Continually develops their skills and expertise to drive self, team, and company forward. Is intellectually curious, asking questions to inspire a better way.
Values Partnerships - Frames the tough issues and works productively through them. Paves the way for their team to build relationships and collaborate effectively.
Behaves Like a Business Owner - Perseveres toward a goal, despite obstacles and distraction.
Navigates Change - Adapts quickly to address the most critical business needs. Leads the charge around capabilities, processes, and systems. Position reports to: CFO Work schedule: Hybrid (Oakbrook Terrace, IL) Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.