Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
The Wonderful Company, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Overview
The Wonderful Company is committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands. The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager provides financial reporting and analysis to senior leadership. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Finance & Treasury, the FP&A Manager participates in cash forecasting, annual budgeting, strategic planning, and monthly reporting. This role interacts with multiple business units and serves as a key stakeholder within the finance department, delivering regular decision support to senior management. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and Excel skills and prior experience budgeting and forecasting in a corporate environment. The role requires proactive work, meticulous attention to detail, independent delivery under deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration in a rapidly changing environment. This position is based in West Los Angeles, CA with a hybrid schedule (in-office Monday–Wednesday; remote Thursday and Friday).
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting:
Prepare consolidated monthly financial reporting models from several business units.
Provide accurate and timely financial reports to senior leadership.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Support the annual budget process.
Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
Cash Flow Management:
Support longer-term financial planning and cash flow forecasting.
Implement strategies to improve the accuracy of cash forecasting.
Financial Analysis:
Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making on ad hoc projects.
Provide insights into key financial metrics and trends.
Analyze large data sets and present concise conclusions and implications to explain past performance and project future results.
Team Development:
Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Collaborative stakeholder engagement and process improvement across functional lines to add value.
Qualifications
5 to 7 years of progressive work experience in accounting, finance, or related data and analysis-intensive field.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Superior analytical and reporting skills with the ability to resolve issues and develop new processes when necessary.
Advanced knowledge of Excel with experience in pivot tables, formulas, and external data sources.
Ability to perform financial and operational analysis and effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Organized, goal-oriented, energetic, a team player, and responsive.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range: $125,000 – $145,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
Thriving wellness benefits: comprehensive medical coverage, vision and dental plans, and a 401(k) with match eligibility.
24/7 online physician consultations; virtual mental health resources; life coaching.
Employee community groups; fitness programs and rewards; on-demand fitness videos.
Career advancement opportunities across brand portfolio and internal mobility.
Learning and development resources, including leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Mentorship programs and continuous improvement training.
The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or other protected statuses. EEO is the law.
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The Wonderful Company is committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands. The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager provides financial reporting and analysis to senior leadership. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Finance & Treasury, the FP&A Manager participates in cash forecasting, annual budgeting, strategic planning, and monthly reporting. This role interacts with multiple business units and serves as a key stakeholder within the finance department, delivering regular decision support to senior management. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and Excel skills and prior experience budgeting and forecasting in a corporate environment. The role requires proactive work, meticulous attention to detail, independent delivery under deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration in a rapidly changing environment. This position is based in West Los Angeles, CA with a hybrid schedule (in-office Monday–Wednesday; remote Thursday and Friday).
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting:
Prepare consolidated monthly financial reporting models from several business units.
Provide accurate and timely financial reports to senior leadership.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Support the annual budget process.
Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
Cash Flow Management:
Support longer-term financial planning and cash flow forecasting.
Implement strategies to improve the accuracy of cash forecasting.
Financial Analysis:
Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making on ad hoc projects.
Provide insights into key financial metrics and trends.
Analyze large data sets and present concise conclusions and implications to explain past performance and project future results.
Team Development:
Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Collaborative stakeholder engagement and process improvement across functional lines to add value.
Qualifications
5 to 7 years of progressive work experience in accounting, finance, or related data and analysis-intensive field.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Superior analytical and reporting skills with the ability to resolve issues and develop new processes when necessary.
Advanced knowledge of Excel with experience in pivot tables, formulas, and external data sources.
Ability to perform financial and operational analysis and effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Organized, goal-oriented, energetic, a team player, and responsive.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range: $125,000 – $145,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
Thriving wellness benefits: comprehensive medical coverage, vision and dental plans, and a 401(k) with match eligibility.
24/7 online physician consultations; virtual mental health resources; life coaching.
Employee community groups; fitness programs and rewards; on-demand fitness videos.
Career advancement opportunities across brand portfolio and internal mobility.
Learning and development resources, including leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Mentorship programs and continuous improvement training.
The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or other protected statuses. EEO is the law.
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