Global FP&A Senior Manager; Remote - Strategy & Leadership

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce.

The Sr. Manager Global FP&A is responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis activities across the global organization. This role requires strong financial acumen, critical thinking, and the ability to provide insightful information to leadership. In addition, collaborate closely with regional and cross-functional teams to articulate and explain financial performance, optimize resource allocation, and support the company’s financial objectives.

This is a remote role, with a preference for candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zones. Flexibility in working hours is required for cross-functional and cross-time-zone collaboration. Travel up to 10% may be expected based on business needs.

• Financial Planning & Forecasting:
  Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial planning, annual budgeting, and periodic forecasting processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of presentation decks for the Dawn Leadership Team.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  Lead the preparation of consolidated financial reports for the Dawn Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and Team Members. Ensure reports are timely, accurate, and reflective of the company’s performance. Provide variance analysis and performance metrics that support decision-making and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Cost Management:
  Partner with Functional leaders to identify efficiency opportunities and drive cost savings initiatives. Provide information and analysis to support actions to reduce Corporate OPEX costs.
• Performance Management:
  Develop and maintain financial performance dashboards, KPIs, and reporting systems to track and communicate business performance to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with various functions and regions throughout the company to understand financial impacts and support the alignment of financial goals with departmental strategies.
• Process Improvement:
  Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Team Leadership:
  Indirectly lead the regional SBU FP&A teams to deliver accurate, timely, and standardized reporting packages.
• Financial Systems Administration:
  Act as the “Master Power User” and primary subject matter expert for Dawn’s financial planning and reporting system (Oracle EPM). Partner with IT and outside consultants to improve system capabilities and performance and train Dawn team members.
• Team Management:
  Coordinate with IT and Managed Service Partner on fixes and upgrades for the EPBCS and data uploads.
• Ad Hoc Reporting & Analysis:
  Support senior leadership with ad hoc financial reporting, scenario analysis, and special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.

• A bachelor's degree is required, with a strong preference for accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
• A Master's Degree and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred
• 10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, accounting, or finance
• Strong understanding of corporate finance principles, IFRS/GAAP accounting…