Senior Finance Manager - FP&A

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Finance isn't just about spreadsheets and forecasts - it's about turning numbers into decisions that actually move the business. We're looking for a Senior Finance Manager, FP&A who loves asking why, digging into the story behind the numbers, and helping leaders make smarter trade-offs. If you get excited about building forecasts, pressure testing assumptions, and partnering with teams to figure out what's really driving performance, this role has your name on it. The Senior Finance Manager, FP&A is responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision support across the business. Reporting to the Director, FP&A, this role is heavily focused on forward‑looking analytics, business partnership, and forecasting accuracy. This role is well‑suited for a strong FP&A professional ready to step into broader ownership, operate independently, and partner cross‑functionally while continuing to grow in scope and complexity. Core Responsibilities Financial Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management Lead key components of the monthly forecast, annual budget, and long‑range planning processes Own detailed forecast models, assumptions, and scenario analyses across revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses Perform deep variance and trend analysis versus plan, forecast, and prior periods; clearly articulate drivers and implications for the business. Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, cost optimization, investment decisions, and what‑if scenarios Build and maintain financial models to support business cases, cost initiatives, and scenario planning Business Partnership & Decision Support Serve as a trusted finance business partner to cross‑functional leaders Provide ROI analysis, profitability assessments, and performance tracking for commercial, operational, and strategic initiatives as needed Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities and partner with the business on mitigation and value‑creation actions Accounting Interface & Analytical Support Partner closely with Controllership to bridge actuals to forecast, ensuring accurate interpretation of results and clean handoffs between close and forecast cycles Support team with appropriate accruals, reclassifications, and controls as needed Support audit, close, and compliance activities as needed, providing analytical schedules, explanations, and ad hoc support Process Improvement & Finance Enablement Identify opportunities to improve FP&A processes, models, and reporting, with a focus on automation, simplification, and scalability Help standardize forecasting assumptions, templates, and performance metrics across the organization Serve as FPA system administrator (Workday Adaptive) Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus. 7-10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance roles, preferably within a consumer, CPG, or fast‑paced operating environment. Strong command of forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and variance analysis. Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP systems (Oracle or NetSuite preferred) and planning tools. Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high‑quality insights under tight timelines. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively across functions. CPG Beauty (haircare, skincare, cosmetics) experience preferred

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