Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Ocean Spray Cranberries is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Manager, FP&A, to join our Commercial US Finance team. In this role, you will serve as a key financial leader and strategic partner to brand marketing, sales, and cross-functional departments. You will own the full P&L, drive financial decision-making, lead analytics that support profitable growth, and provide critical insights that influence key strategic and operational decisions. The ideal candidate is a proven financial leader with strong analytical rigor, a deep understanding of the CPG industry, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights across the USA business.
A Day in the Life...
- Serve as the Commercial Finance Lead for the USA Beverage business
- Own the full P&L (gross sales through net earnings) and ensure accuracy, transparency, and accountability in financial performance
- Partner with commercial leadership to drive profitable growth, evaluate trade-offs, and challenge assumptions
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the business drivers across the full P&L for the brand team and cross-functional partners (volume / sales, trade, COGS, marketing, SG&A)
- Partner closely with senior leaders in Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, R&D, and Innovation to shape and evaluate business strategies and new product development through robust financial modeling and commercial analysis
- Guide and support the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, providing a financial lens to risks, opportunities, and strategic decision-making
- Lead all aspects of the USA Beverage financial planning and analysis (FP&A) including the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), monthly forecasting, and Long-Range Plan (LRP) process
- Provide forward-looking insights and recommendations that help drive the achievement of short-term and long-term financial goals
- Identify risks and opportunities and recommend actions to maximize results
- Partner with cross-functional teams to interpret financial results, understand key business drivers, and present clear narratives to Business Unit leaders
- Support Trade Planning and Revenue Growth Management (RGM) teams on promotional effectiveness, pricing decisions, and growth projects.
- Provide mentorship and coaching for direct reports while contributing to the overall development of Ocean Spray's finance team
What We Are Looking For :
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or related fieldConsumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience and strong understanding of business, brand, & customer strategyExcellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills, strong business acumen and ability to influence business partnersDemonstrated ability to manage a full P&L and provide financial leadership at the business-unit levelStrong business acumen with proven ability to influence senior leaders and challenge assumptionsAdvanced modeling and analytical skills, with expertise in financial planning systemsStrong leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teamsComfortable with presenting to groups and senior stakeholdersAbility to effectively communicate complex financial terms to non-finance professionalsTeam oriented with the ability to engage and influence cross functional teams7+ years of progressive finance experience (FP&A, commercial finance, business unit finance, or related)Preferred
Experience with sales and trade promotion dataSystems application experience with SAP, SAC and PowerBI is a plusMaster's degree or MBA preferredEducation :
Bachelor's or University Degree (Required) Master of Business Administration (Preferred)
Work Experience :
At least 7 Years of Experience
Benefits :
Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programsHealth, Dental, and Vision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountLife and accident insuranceEmployee assistance programTelehealth servicesFertility benefitsTransgender benefits1 : 1 health coaching and more401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-endShort-Term Incentive / Performance bonusesFlexible scheduling optionsVacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)Holiday pay for 12 holidaysCareer development and growth opportunitiesTuition / Education assistance programsAccess to LinkedIn LearningScholarship programs for children of employeesParental leaveBright Horizons Family Solutions Back-up care, tutoring, etc.Adoption assistanceBereavement leaveUp to $300 fitness reimbursementUp to $300 massage reimbursementEmployee appreciation eventsEmployee discountsCharitable givingWho We Are :
You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future. Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values :
Grower Mindset We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.Sustainable Results Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.Integrity Above All We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each otherInclusive Teamwork We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.