Nonni's Bakery
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (Chicago)
Nonni's Bakery, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
ABOUT NONNI'S
Founded in 1988 as a homage to an Italian grandmother, Nonni's Food Group is the leading Biscotti maker in the world and a recognized producer, marketer, and distributor of branded premium specialty cookies and healthier baked goods in North America. Our brands include Nonni's, THINaddictives, and La Dolce Vita, which are found in grocery, mass, club, and online retailers everywhere.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the CFO, the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for developing and conducting financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting for the organization. The FP&A Manager will analyze and forecast financial, operational, and other business data to provide accurate and timely information for strategic and operational decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial analysis, data analysis, discounted cash flow analysis, and experience with producing financial statements and monthly reports. This role will play a crucial part in supporting the growth, profitability, and development of the entire Nonnis business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning Analyze data to support decision-making and provide insights to the commercial and supply chain teams Build and manage comprehensive financial models for the overall business and manufacturing environments, which will drive annual plans, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans; recommend updates to the budget and forecast and help identify ways to continually optimize our cost profile Partner with department leaders to develop and manage departmental expense budgets, including regular tracking and reporting of actual results Actively participate in the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process Perform multi-variable sensitivity and trend analyses to identify drivers and predictors of revenue and profitability growth, and incorporating analyses into forecasting tools Review and challenge customer revenue plans and support market distribution strategies Manage the trade and promotion budget process Own and manage the product margin profitability story, focused on product costing as well as packaging, shipping/distribution, and warehouse fulfillment costs Build and maintain dashboards and reports of key performance indicators for each functional area; utilize metrics to inform business planning; standardize reporting Improve the transparency, accuracy and utility of key performance metrics that will directly influence day-to-day operational decisions and ensure financial goals and strategies are achieved Identify cost improvement opportunities based on the review and analysis of business activity, plant activity data; implement improvements that capture the opportunities identified and track results Assist in the monthly close process and produce monthly financial reports vs. plan, prior year, and prior forecasts Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support Conduct ad-hoc analysis to drive the overall success of Nonnis
IDEAL PROFILE
Demonstrates proactive self-starting capabilities and enjoys working with others to develop creative and well-considered solutions to complex problems Willing to dive deep into operational details while maintaining a strategic perspective to provide valuable business insights and identify paths forward Possesses a curious nature and consistently seeks to question existing processes, learn continuously, and identify opportunities for improvement Process-oriented and skilled at managing enterprise-wide financial planning processes Comfortable operating in uncertain environments and effectively addressing business risks
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, operations, or related field 7-10 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, accounting, or similar role A continuous improvement and curious mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive positive change Strong analytical and data analysis skills An advanced level of proficiency with Excel A proven ability to think creatively, strategically, and commercially A demonstrated ability to influence people without authority and successful experiences working in a cross-functional environment Excellent written and verbal communications skills Familiarity with ERP systems and business intelligence tools Experience in manufacturing and Consumer Packaged Goods preferred A willingness and the ability to travel on a limited basis to our bakery locations.
NOTE
: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description. Must be currently eligible to work in the United States.
BENEFITS Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Paid time off 401(k)
ABOUT US
Nonnis Foods https://nonnis.com/about-us/
Who does not love cookies? Especially biscotti
those delicious cookies with an Italian flair! Founded in 1988 as a homage to an Italian grandmother, Nonnis Food Group is the leading Biscotti maker in the world and a recognized producer, marketer, and distributor of branded premium specialty cookies and healthier baked goods in North America. You will recognize our brands as Nonnis, THINaddictives, and La Dolce Vita found in grocery, mass, club, and online retailers everywhere. Nonnis produces its traditional biscotti using the original family recipe focused on real ingredients and exceptional taste, now bringing this expertise into healthier snacking. Our mission to continually delight consumers with a range of baked goods that create loyalty beyond reason is the foundation for the continued success of the company and the part we play in bringing happiness to consumers every day. Our strong value set focused on respecting and listening to our people, having lofty expectations of ourselves, empowering our people to make decisions, operating as a team-of-teams, continuous learning, and constant communication enable us to deliver consistently delectable goodness to the marketplace.
An Equal Opportunity Employer We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors
Founded in 1988 as a homage to an Italian grandmother, Nonni's Food Group is the leading Biscotti maker in the world and a recognized producer, marketer, and distributor of branded premium specialty cookies and healthier baked goods in North America. Our brands include Nonni's, THINaddictives, and La Dolce Vita, which are found in grocery, mass, club, and online retailers everywhere.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the CFO, the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for developing and conducting financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting for the organization. The FP&A Manager will analyze and forecast financial, operational, and other business data to provide accurate and timely information for strategic and operational decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial analysis, data analysis, discounted cash flow analysis, and experience with producing financial statements and monthly reports. This role will play a crucial part in supporting the growth, profitability, and development of the entire Nonnis business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning Analyze data to support decision-making and provide insights to the commercial and supply chain teams Build and manage comprehensive financial models for the overall business and manufacturing environments, which will drive annual plans, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans; recommend updates to the budget and forecast and help identify ways to continually optimize our cost profile Partner with department leaders to develop and manage departmental expense budgets, including regular tracking and reporting of actual results Actively participate in the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process Perform multi-variable sensitivity and trend analyses to identify drivers and predictors of revenue and profitability growth, and incorporating analyses into forecasting tools Review and challenge customer revenue plans and support market distribution strategies Manage the trade and promotion budget process Own and manage the product margin profitability story, focused on product costing as well as packaging, shipping/distribution, and warehouse fulfillment costs Build and maintain dashboards and reports of key performance indicators for each functional area; utilize metrics to inform business planning; standardize reporting Improve the transparency, accuracy and utility of key performance metrics that will directly influence day-to-day operational decisions and ensure financial goals and strategies are achieved Identify cost improvement opportunities based on the review and analysis of business activity, plant activity data; implement improvements that capture the opportunities identified and track results Assist in the monthly close process and produce monthly financial reports vs. plan, prior year, and prior forecasts Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support Conduct ad-hoc analysis to drive the overall success of Nonnis
IDEAL PROFILE
Demonstrates proactive self-starting capabilities and enjoys working with others to develop creative and well-considered solutions to complex problems Willing to dive deep into operational details while maintaining a strategic perspective to provide valuable business insights and identify paths forward Possesses a curious nature and consistently seeks to question existing processes, learn continuously, and identify opportunities for improvement Process-oriented and skilled at managing enterprise-wide financial planning processes Comfortable operating in uncertain environments and effectively addressing business risks
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, operations, or related field 7-10 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, accounting, or similar role A continuous improvement and curious mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive positive change Strong analytical and data analysis skills An advanced level of proficiency with Excel A proven ability to think creatively, strategically, and commercially A demonstrated ability to influence people without authority and successful experiences working in a cross-functional environment Excellent written and verbal communications skills Familiarity with ERP systems and business intelligence tools Experience in manufacturing and Consumer Packaged Goods preferred A willingness and the ability to travel on a limited basis to our bakery locations.
NOTE
: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description. Must be currently eligible to work in the United States.
BENEFITS Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Paid time off 401(k)
ABOUT US
Nonnis Foods https://nonnis.com/about-us/
Who does not love cookies? Especially biscotti
those delicious cookies with an Italian flair! Founded in 1988 as a homage to an Italian grandmother, Nonnis Food Group is the leading Biscotti maker in the world and a recognized producer, marketer, and distributor of branded premium specialty cookies and healthier baked goods in North America. You will recognize our brands as Nonnis, THINaddictives, and La Dolce Vita found in grocery, mass, club, and online retailers everywhere. Nonnis produces its traditional biscotti using the original family recipe focused on real ingredients and exceptional taste, now bringing this expertise into healthier snacking. Our mission to continually delight consumers with a range of baked goods that create loyalty beyond reason is the foundation for the continued success of the company and the part we play in bringing happiness to consumers every day. Our strong value set focused on respecting and listening to our people, having lofty expectations of ourselves, empowering our people to make decisions, operating as a team-of-teams, continuous learning, and constant communication enable us to deliver consistently delectable goodness to the marketplace.
An Equal Opportunity Employer We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors