FP&A Manager - CHEF'STORE (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days per week and the rest remote.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, working closely with business units to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Prepare and maintain detailed financial models to support various budgeting scenarios, including sales, costs, and profitability.

• Provide actionable insights into financial trends and performance against budget.

• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance analysis, including variance analysis between actuals and forecasts/budget.

• Analyze sales data, product margins, and store performance to drive actionable insights for senior leadership.

• Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor financial and operational performance.

• Collaborate with senior management and department heads to assess financial impact of key business initiatives, investments, and cost-saving opportunities.

• Support decision-making by providing financial models, risk analysis, and recommendations.

• Assist in business case development for new store openings, product launches, and expansion plans.

• Work to streamline financial processes and reporting tools to increase efficiency and reduce reporting timelines.

• Implement best practices in financial planning and analysis, focusing on automation and system integration.

• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

Supervision:

• 1 Sr. Analyst

Relationships:

• Internal: Interact with all levels of associates within the CHEF?STORE.?

• External: Interact with consultants, vendors, and other third parties as necessary for projects and ongoing business concerns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within the retail, food, or consumer goods industry.

• Experience with retail-specific financial metrics (e.g., same-store sales, LFL, basket size, etc.).

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.

• Proven track record of driving cost efficiencies and operational improvements while maintaining a focus on long-term business sustainability.

• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting, with advanced proficiency in Excel and financial planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).

• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and present actionable insights with clarity and transparency.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

• Ability to travel 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

Communication skills:

• Ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Skill in active listening and ensuring mutual understanding

• Proficiency in giving constructive feedback and facilitating open dialogue

Emotional Intelligence:

• Capacity to understand and relate to the emotions and perspectives of team members

• Ability to manage one?s own emotions and respond appropriately to the emotions of others

• Skill in building strong, trusting relationships and fostering a supportive team environment

Problem Solving:

• Ability to analyze information, consider alternatives, and make sound decisions

• Skill in identifying and resolving conflicts and challenges promptly and effectively

• Capacity to think critically and strategically about the best course of action

Inspiration:

• Ability to inspire and motivate team members toward achieving common goals

• Skill in recognizing and rewarding contributions and success

• Proficiency in creating an environment that encourages engagement, creativity, and high performance

Accountability:

• Commitment to holding oneself and others accountable for performance and behavior

• Ability to set clear expectations and follow through on commitments

• Demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior, serving as a role model for the team

Education:

• Bachelor?s degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Business or analytical field required, or equivalent work experience

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

?Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: .