FP&A Business Partner

Job Description

Scope of Job: This role supports financial planning and business partnering efforts across the organization. The FP&A Business Partner will work closely with cross-functional teams—specifically Commercial, Government, Operations, and Supply Chain—to develop financial forecasts, models, and reports. This individual will play a key role in providing insights to support strategic decision-making and drive profitability.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Financial Forecasting & Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and report forecasts, budgets, and strategic financial plans with detailed P&L and capex focus. Compare and contrast various business scenarios and provide consolidated reporting to the Group. Create and maintain dashboards with weekly performance indicators to inform and influence management.

Business Partnering: Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, and Supply Chain to provide actionable financial insights supporting decision-making processes. Act as an advisor to business units, providing insights which align operational plans with business objectives. Financialize the Final S&OP results and update the LE to reflect changes. Connect the execution of the plan to the sites through ship plan alignment and understanding of cost impacts.

Data-Driven Analysis: Conduct modeling and scenario analysis to assess investment opportunities, cost management, and sourcing strategies. Translate complex financial data into clear, compelling visual stories to influence decision-making.

Leadership Reporting: Support the preparation of monthly business reviews and Board of Director presentations alongside business leaders and cross-functional finance partners. Present financial information in a way that resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences to drive business action.

Trend Research: Analyze market and business trends to deliver recommendations to leadership and enhance profitability. Utilize visualization tools to highlight trends, patterns, and insights that are easily digestible for stakeholders.

Calendar Management: Oversee the financial forecast and planning calendar, including weekly and monthly forecasting schedules, the Annual Operating Plan, and long-term Strategic Plan deliverables.

Collaborate with production and supporting departments to ensure the food safety and quality of our products.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting required.

Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in FP&A and accounting, with a focus on business partnering, preferably in a multi-site food manufacturing environment. Experience with Oracle (or other ERP systems), forecasting and reporting tools (Adaptive, Power BI, Excel, PBCS

Competencies: Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Profitability Analysis, Cost Analysis, Financial Analysis Software, Financial Research and Analytics Software, Business Partnership, Relationship Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Detail Oriented, Strong Presentation and Presenting Skills, Strong Communication Skills, Results Driven, Initiative, Integrity, and Operational Excellence.

Physical Requirements: Must be located in or near commutable distance from Cincinnati, Ohio. Requires prolonged sitting and continuous use of computer. May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 10 lbs.

Flexibility to travel.

Full-time