Finance Director

Job Details

Job Location:

EAST - Grand Prairie, TX 75050

Position Type:
Full Time

Fruit of the Earth is a family-owned manufacturer of health and beauty products with a long-standing commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analytics across the organization. This is a highly visible leadership role that partners closely with executive leadership to drive profitable growth and operational performance.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and detail-oriented, with strong manufacturing experience, exceptional analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence decision-making across departments.

• Lead the company’s annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting for executive leadership
• Provide actionable financial analysis and strategic insights to support business decisions
• Partner with operations, supply chain, sales, and leadership teams to improve profitability and operational efficiency
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory trends, pricing, margins, and operational variances
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting packages with clear commentary and recommendations
• Drive process improvements and enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and forecasting accuracy
• Support cash flow planning, working capital management, and capital investment analysis
• Assist with strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and special projects as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA and/or CPA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership within FP&A
• Manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and operational finance
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required
• Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence/reporting tools
• Proven ability to communicate financial information clearly to executive leadership and non-financial stakeholders
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing family-owned company
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Long-term career growth opportunities