Director Financial Planning and Analysis

Position Overview

The Director of FP&A is a highly visible finance leader responsible for enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, and performance management at Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU). This role reports to the Senior Director of FP&A and supports the CFO and Executive Leadership Team. The Director translates business performance into actionable insights and drives the company's strategic planning, annual operating plan, and rolling forecast. This is an executive leadership role that manages a team and works cross‑functionally with finance teams, functional teams, and BBU’s Senior Leadership Team.

Compensation

Salary Range: $146,900 - $205,700

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• 401k & Company Match

What to Expect in This Role

• Planning Leadership
• Own BBU’s consolidated financial outlook and provide forward‑looking insights on risks and opportunities as well as ad‑hoc analysis and scenario/sensitivity analysis
• Develop BBU’s top‑down financial forecast models to develop the strategic plan, annual operating plan, and monthly rolling forecast
• Lead company‑wide bottoms‑up planning for Annual Operating Plan (AOP), rolling forecast, and long‑range plan processes including setting targets, fostering cross‑functional coordination, and establishing key assumptions/inputs
• Establish planning calendars, templates, and governance and facilitate iterative reviews with the Executive Leadership Team

Business Performance Analysis & Executive Reporting

• Deliver monthly performance reporting for the CFO and Executive Leadership Team, including variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, and prior year with clear drivers, insights and recommended actions
• Analyze trends in key performance indicators (Units, Revenue, COGs, Opex, Profit and EBITDA, etc.) and communicate root causes of outperformance/underperformance
• Prepare and present Board‑ready materials (operating reviews, forecasts, annual plan and long‑range plan financials) and support quarterly/periodic external‑facing requirements as needed
• Develop standardized financial storytelling and performance frameworks to improve clarity, comparability, and decision velocity across the organization

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing FP&A team (managers/analysts), fostering accountability, business partnership, and strong analytical standards
• Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, forecast & reporting automation, and data integrity; partner with Finance Systems/BI to enhance planning tools and dashboards
• Build trusted relationships with functional and operational leaders to create a single source of truth for performance, forecasts, and strategic plans

Leadership Competencies

• Situational Adaptability – adapts approach and attitude in real time, according to the changing demands of different solutions
• Engagement – creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
• Accountability – holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Complexity – makes sense of complex, high‑quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA/CPA/CMA preferred
• 8‑12+ years of progressive FP&A/Corporate finance experience, including enterprise planning and executive‑level reporting; people management experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success leading AOP, rolling forecast, and long‑range planning processes across multiple functions/business units
• Advanced financial modeling capabilities (driver‑based forecasting; scenario/sensitivity analysis)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
• Exceptional communication and executive presence with the ability to influence and simplify complex topics for senior leaders and the Board
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with FP&A/planning systems and BI tools (e.g., Power BI) a plus
• Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of enhancing processes, automation, and data quality in a fast‑paced environment

Physical Demands

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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