FP&A Manager - Hybrid (Atlanta)
17 days ago
Atlanta
Job Description Reporting to the FP&A Director, the FP&A Manager will play a critical role in building and scaling the Financial Planning & Analysis function at good2grow®. This role will serve as a strategic business partner across the organization, providing insight into financial performance, leading planning and forecasting processes, and helping develop best-in-class FP&A capabilities. The FP&A Manager will also support and mentor analysts as the team grows, helping to establish strong analytical standards, processes, and storytelling. Candidates must reside in the Atlanta area to be considered for this role. Candidates must reside in the Atlanta area to be considered for this role. Key Skills Required • Strong analytical mindset, decision-making and problem-solving skills, • Ability to influence – communicate clearly and concisely to gain alignment and drive action across varying audiences, • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, • Time management and project management skills a must!, • Attention to details and dedication to getting things right Driving strategic financial planning, operational alignment, and data-driven decision support • Lead and support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles, partnering with functional leaders to develop accurate, forward-looking financial plans., • Oversee headcount planning and workforce analytics, working closely with HR and business leaders to align staffing strategies with financial objectives., • Collaborate with Plant and Operations leadership to deliver actionable financial insights that enable informed decision-making, cost optimization, and productivity improvement., • Evaluate monthly financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior year results; identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities; and deliver clear, actionable insights to leadership., • Act as a trusted finance partner to cross-functional teams, providing support for strategic initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and investment evaluation., • Lead and manage team activities while fostering an environment where employees are engaged, supported, and able to thrive., • Develop and mentor future FP&A talent, helping to establish analytical best practices, consistent reporting standards, and scalable FP&A processes., • Promote teamwork, inclusiveness, and mutual support within the department through regular communication, collaborative meetings, and leading by example. Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, • 5–7 years of progressive experience in FP&A,finance, or related analytical roles, • Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, and budgeting, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills, • Experience managing or mentoring analysts, • We are looking for someone with a passion for service. You don’t have to be the loudest voice in the room, but you do have to love coming to work every day and you must have an authentic pride in your work., • You must be a resourceful self-starter. If you wait to be told to do something before you do it, this isn’t the place for you., • We need someone who is adaptable. The pace of change in our business is rapid. We create plans, but we’re always ready to shift as needed to accomplish our goals. good2grow is a children's beverage company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Our mission is to use fun to help kids consume healthier products. And our commitment to this mission has made us a high-growth innovative beverage company, with a large, diverse, and ever-growing set of retail partners. We create better-for-you drinks that give both parents and kids a smile by combining great taste with tons of fun. We partner with some of the biggest names in entertainment including Disney, Universal Studios, Nickelodeon, Hasbro and so many more to top our products with 100s of all of their favorite characters. Our line of products includes snacks, juices, flavored waters, and milks, so there’s something to make everybody smile. Why join us? good2grow® offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Short and Long Term Disability (along with salary continuation), a robust Parental Leave Policy, Life Insurance, 12 Paid Holidays, plus a generous Paid Time Off package. Through our community involvement and employee engagement initiatives, you will see that we value our employees’ experience and the community around us. At good2grow®, you will be consistently challenged, and your opportunities will only be limited by your ambition! Our Culture Not only are our products fun, so is our organization! We are visionaries with a growth mindset, built on trust, integrity, and collaboration. Our culture is unmatched, described by our employees as transparent, flexible, inclusive, and team oriented. Other words we’ve heard used to describe us are empowering, nurturing, relaxed, and high performing. Our goal is for every employee to feel empowered, valued, and part of the good2grow family. Our organization is dedicated to leveraging technology to make our work more efficient and to keep our remote workforce connected. We place value on not only maintaining work-life balance, but also enhancing it by encouraging a culture that understands the importance of each individual’s unique circumstances. We are an industrious organization with a penchant for fun!