TITLE: Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis or
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
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LOCATION: Office in Edina, MN*
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Status: Exempt
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Hours are dependent on business needs and special projects.
Travel: 10-15%
About the Company:
Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen (MGK) is a premier consumer food manufacturer, with focus on the salad and sides categories. MGK manufacturers and distributes over 120 different products which are sold throughout the United States. MGK was founded in 1973 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. In 2020, Sequel Holdings, LLC acquired MGK with plans to invest and grow the business organically and through acquisitions. Sequel’s deep industry experience and knowledge paired with MGK’s ongoing commitment to their employees and community, position the company well for long-term growth and stability. For more information visit www.mrsgerrys.com
About the position:
In this role, the Finance Leader oversees and executes comprehensive strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analytical projects, playing a critical role in leading and influencing our internal team members. In addition, the individual will lead revenue management initiatives to grow profitably as sales increase. Primary interactions will be with internal stakeholders, functional leaders, and our private equity owners, contributing significantly to the MGK value creation plan. The individual will collaborate with Sales, Operations, Sourcing, Finance, and other functional partners to provide analytics and insights to influence smart business decisions. The individual will propel continual improvement within the FP&A function by implementing best practices and driving process enhancements.
The ideal candidate for this role will possess strong leadership skills, initiative, and work ethic, excellent communication skills, and be capable of working both strategically and in the details to drive business results. We are seeking an enthusiastic leader with a passion to win and willingness to contribute wherever necessary to achieve business objectives.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*
- Lead the strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Develop and monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing drivers of variance, including all areas of volume, revenue, cost of sales, expenses, operating metrics, and capital expenditures. Provide recommendations on actions for improvement.
- Lead the revenue management initiatives to aid MGK in making data-driven decisions regarding critical aspects such as pricing, product assortment, trade promotions, and distribution.
- Develop robust forecasting models and methodologies to predict financial outcomes and evaluate the impact of various scenarios on the business.
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including profitability analysis, cost analysis, and financial performance metrics.
- Improve our ability to “look around corners” and anticipate problem before they become issues.
- Prepare and present financial reports and presentations to senior management, key stakeholders, and Board of Directors.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing financial insights, guidance, and recommendations to support decision-making.
- Participate in M&A activities providing analysis on historical and forecasted performance, costs and risks, projected synergies, valuation, and integration tactics.
- Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure adherence to all generally accepted accounting and finance policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate support and guidance regarding Mrs. Gerry’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
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Required Education, Experience, and Skills:*
- Bachelor’s degree in business with emphasis in finance/accounting. MBA preferred.
- 8+ years’ experience in financial planning and analysis, in leadership roles.
- Demonstrated leadership, team-building and coaching skills, experience building teams and supporting cross-functional partners. Experience in CPG, food manufacturing preferred.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving business performance and growth.
- Proven experience in budgeting/forecasting and various types of financial analysis
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems.
- Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized.
- Ability to think creatively, highly driven, and self-motivated.
- Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity.
- Ability to self-manage and develop relationships.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:*
Duties are commonly performed in an office setting.
ALBERT LEA, MN Plant FACILITY ALERGENS:
At Mrs. Gerry's, our facility may process items that contain eggs, milk, wheat, soy, fish, crustacea, and tree nuts.
EEO STATEMENT:
Mrs. Gerry's is an equal opportunity employer committed to helping you do your best work. We are committed to providing these opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, pregnancy, or Veteran status.
EMPLOYEE DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND CANNABIS FREE WORKPLACE AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY
Mrs. Gerry's has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol, drug, and cannabis misuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Mrs. Gerry's employees, visitors, customers, and consumers as well as to the security of the company's equipment, vehicles, facilities, property, and products. For these reasons, Mrs. Gerry's will conduct pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident/incident drug screens.
Pre-employment drug testing and background screen is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance