Director, FP&A

Provides oversight and strategic direction to the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, including annual planning, forecasting, long-range planning, performance reporting, and data-informed decision support. Partners with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to translate financial and operating results into clear insights, actions, and recommendations that improve performance and support strategic priorities. Oversees revenue reporting and develops a high-performing FP&A team with disciplined processes, strong business partnership, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success.

1. Oversees a function typically through the oversight of managers. Provides strategic direction to the function. Responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure department achieves business goals. Responsible for HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Oversees the development of systems, policies, and procedures and contributes to organization-wide strategic planning. Contributes to or is accountable for budget management for the function.

2. Oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standardized FP&A processes, reporting, data governance, automation, and analytics capabilities. Accountable for the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to improve accuracy, speed, transparency, scalability, and decision support while maintaining appropriate financial controls and oversight.

3. Directs the annual operating plan, periodic forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes, establishing key assumptions, timelines, financial targets, decision points, and cross-functional accountability for committed actions to ensure alignment with strategic and operational priorities.

4. Advances the capabilities of the FP&A team through effective tools, training, role clarity, and cross-functional collaboration. Promotes a culture of ownership, constructive opportunities, and continuous improvement.

5. Directs monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reporting for senior leadership and the Board of Directors, translating financial results, key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, risks, opportunities into clear insights and recommended actions.

6. Develops and oversees integrated financial models and scenario analysis for revenue, costs, profitability, working capital, capital investment, and cash flow to anticipate financial impacts and support strategic and operational decisions.

7. Evaluates major investments and business initiatives through return on investment, sensitivity, and post-investment analyses and provides guidance that improves capital allocation and financial outcomes.

8. Serves as a trusted strategic advisor partnering with cross-functional leaders to strengthen forecast accuracy, cost control, accountability, and understanding of the operational drivers of financial performance.

9. Identifies emerging business, industry, and market trends and translates them into financial implications, performance opportunities, risks, and recommendations for leadership.

10. Provides strategic oversight of revenue reporting and presentation of meaningful findings that ensure senior leaders have accurate, timely, and meaningful data insights to inform decision making and strategic direction.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (i.e., Accounting, Finance, Economics, etc.) or equivalent
• 12+ years of relevant finance experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role, including 1+ years of…