Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Title

Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success.

Job Summary

Oversees the team responsible for financial planning, forecasting, and analysis activities to support key business strategy and ensure the company's financial health. Works closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights that yield performance improvements. Oversees revenue reporting functions and fosters a high-performing, collaborative environment aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manages a team of entry to established level individual contributors and / or supervisors. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful delivery of department goals. Responsible for HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Enforces and meaningfully contributes to the development of systems, policies, and procedures. Participates in strategic planning for the function.

2. Equips team members with the tools and training needed to support evolving business needs.

3. Guides and directs the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and business priorities.

4. Develops and refines complex financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, capital investments, and cash flow and ensures alignment with strategic goals. Conducts ROI (return on investment) analysis on major capital projects and initiatives, providing recommendations to optimize financial outcomes.

5. Supports data-informed strategic planning initiatives by providing historical data, financial projections, and scenario analysis.

6. Prepares and presents monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior leadership, including trend analysis, profitability analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Highlights financial trends, risks, and opportunities.

7. Oversees daily, monthly, and quarterly treasury compliance.

8. Acts as a trusted advisor to the business providing financial guidance, insights, and recommendations to improve financial performance.

9. Identifies, develops, and implements process improvements within the FP&A function to increase efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information.

10. Implements best practices in financial modeling, reporting, and budgeting to support a scalable finance function.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

Bachelor's degree in related field (i.e., Accounting, Finance, Economics, etc.) or equivalent

6+ years of relevant finance experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role, including 1+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis

2+ years of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Butterball Core Competencies

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies :

Safety First : We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.

Integrity : We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.

Stewardship : We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.

Enthusiastic Attitudes : We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.

Continuous Improvement : We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

Knowledge of industry and market trends to align financial strategies with overall business goals, contributing to long-term growth and profitability

Strong negotiation and leadership skills with the ability to effectively develop, mentor, coach, support, and motivate a team

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences at any level

Proven expertise in developing complex financial models and forecasts to support corporate planning

Skilled at assembling large volumes of data and inputs needed to provide data-informed guidance on business strategy and direction

Sound business acumen and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights

Sound project management skills with the ability to impact results, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.) with advanced Excel and data management skills; Microsoft Power BI, and Enterprise Resource Planning systems (e.g., SAP)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Master's degree in Accounting or Finance

Certified Public Account (CPA) certification

Prior work experience in industries such as Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, or Retail

Advanced SAP knowledge

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

Work may be performed remotely; in a climate-controlled office environment; or a combination of the two. For remote work, the employee must have a dedicated workspace to safely setup and use assigned IT equipment, preferably free from distractions. The employee is responsible for ensuring adequate internet service is available when working remotely (the recommended minimum speed is 20mb download and 5mb upload).

The noise level of the environment is usually moderate.

Minimal travel may be required up to 15% of the time.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military / veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military / veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug / Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.