Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Company Description

It's more than just water. FIJI Water is known for its iconic square bottle and unique mineral profile. Since 1996, FIJI Water has embodied what it means to be Earth's Finest Water® and is sold in more than 90 countries. FIJI Water is committed to doing business responsibly and seeking opportunities to make a difference. This means investing in sustainability, the environment, and local communities to enable positive change.

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager drives financial analysis and strategic support to business stakeholders, including the Senior Executive Team, eCommerce sales teams, Marketing and G&A departments, and The Wonderful Company's Corporate Finance team. As an integral member of the FIJI Finance team, a qualified candidate will be expected to lead business-wide analysis to identify and understand financial/business drivers, then communicate recommendations and insights to senior management, including the FIJI Senior Executive Team and The Wonderful Company’s Corporate Finance and Treasury Team. The FP&A Manager supervises a direct report with Corporate FP&A responsibilities.

From a cultural standpoint, the successful FP&A Manager candidate will be a collaborative team player who thrives on adding value. He/she will have highly developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, confidently, and persuasively at all levels of the organization.

This position is based in Los Angeles, CA. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Job Description

• Drive consolidation of management financials for company ownership and executive leadership, including monthly financial reports, monthly forecasts, and annual budgets
• Lead development and execution of annual budgets and monthly forecasts, focusing on underlying business drivers, key financial and operating metrics, and sensitivity analysis
• Develop long-term P&L and cash flow forecasts, preparing views for FIJI's senior management team and The Wonderful Company's finance and treasury team
• Develop and manage trend reporting dashboards to be used for forecasting and analysis of monthly financial results, and present findings and insights to senior management
• Take large quantities of financial data and analytic results and condense them into a coherent story with clear, easy-to-understand conclusions and implications
• Create P&L views for key cross-sections of the business, including brand, channel, and product
• Provide guidance to direct report on analyst responsibilities, including preparation of monthly close and journal entries, monthly department-level financials with variance explanations, department-level forecasting and budgeting, and assessment of key business metrics
• Collaborate with cost and revenue center managers to monitor budget adherence and ensure good financial decision-making
• Utilize Oracle financial systems to develop value-added reporting tools
• Understand financial operations of the business and educate others inside and outside the Finance/Accounting group about the financial performance of their respective area
• Focus on key performance indicators and/or ongoing process improvement opportunities
• Assist with ad-hoc analytical projects

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in FP&A or related field; experience in CPG/beverage industry is a plus
• Robust and meticulous analytics and strategic thinking capability, with a keen eye for continuous improvement
• Adjusts to new situations and environments quickly; is comfortable with changing priorities and able to manage self effectively amidst change; is resilient and learns from challenging situations
• Builds trust through truth, integrity, and accountability; ability to build and maintain internal customer relationships; works well with others, collaborative and cooperative
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required; knowledge of Oracle, and/or Microsoft Power BI is a plus
• Experience managing and developing direct reports
• Ability to perform financial and operational analysis, including ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
• Ability to interact regularly with department leadership and senior executives, and must be able to do so in a confident and professional manner
• Self-starter with ability to work independently; high sense of urgency and entrepreneurial spirit to meet all deadlines/deliverables. We are a fast-paced environment with strict timetables to ensure we complete all assigned work
• Hands-on / Roll up your sleeves approach, working with the team to produce high quality work products; we are a detail-oriented organization and will drill to invoice-level data when needed
• Outstanding verbal/written communication, presentation, organizational and teamwork skills are required
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics or a related field

Pay Rate: $130,000-$145,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

FIJI® Water, natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji islands), is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in the United States. FIJI Water is the water of choice among discerning consumers and top chefs. Widely available at fine restaurants and hotels, all major retail channels and through a convenient home/business delivery service, FIJI Water has expanded globally to more than 90 countries. To discover Earth’s Finest Water®, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.

FIJI Water is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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