Finatal is partnered with a well known private equity firm in search for a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis for one of their new portfolio companies. The company is a manufacturer of specialized ingredients and custom formulations ($100m+).
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis position is crucial for helping the company enter the next phase of growth. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a well-known private equity firm’s high growth portfolio company.
Responsibilities
- Redevelop and manage the company's budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Provide accurate and timely financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
- Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support decision-making.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess company performance in domestic and international markets.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing strategic recommendations to drive business performance.
- Lead the preparation and presentation of financial reports to the private equity firm’s investment team and board of directors on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Ensure alignment between financial planning and operational execution.
- Lead initiatives to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize revenue and profitability.
- Monitor market trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic planning.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Qualifications:
- At least 6 years proven experience in an FP&A role, ideally within a PE-backed or high-growth manufacturing or chemical formulation business
- Worked at a $100m+ revenue company.
- Strong acquisition diligence and integration experience.
- Financial Experience with a wide array of SKUs.
- Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
- Seen revenue scale in an FP&A role.
- Excellent business partnering skills, with the ability to influence and drive strategic decisions.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
