Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Shawnee, KS

At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and Pet Ag, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go. As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies. Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!

The Finance Director is the lead finance partner and a member of the subsidiary leadership team. The role is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and performance management at the subsidiary level, while coordinating all accounting services with corporate. In addition, the position contributes to corporate FP&A activities, including consolidated planning, forecasting, and financial reporting across subsidiaries, ensuring alignment and consistency in assumptions and analysis.

Functionally reporting to the Senior Director of FP&A and operationally to the Subsidiary General Manager, this position provides forward‑looking insight and decision support to drive both subsidiary and enterprise‑level financial and operational performance.

• Employee Ownership (ESOP):
  Company‑funded retirement contribution of approximately 18% of pay, plus 401(k)
• Competitive base salary with performance‑based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, and Pet Insurance
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Fitness and tuition reimbursement programs
• Lead the subsidiary’s annual budgeting process, including revenue, margin, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and working‑capital assumptions.
• Own the subsidiary’s monthly and quarterly forecast processes, updating projections based on latest trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure that all planning and forecasting activities are aligned with corporate FP&A standards, templates, and timelines.
• Performance Management & Analysis
  • Provide clear, actionable analysis of subsidiary financial performance, including variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
  • Develop and maintain key performance indicators for the subsidiary (e.g., revenue and margin by product and customer, labor and overhead productivity, inventory turns).
  • Work with the GM and leadership team to interpret financial results and develop corrective actions or growth initiatives as needed.
• Commercial & Strategic Support
  • Partner with marketing and commercial teams to evaluate pricing decisions, product and customer profitability, and channel economics.
  • Support financial evaluation of new commercial initiatives, such as new distribution partners, customer programs, or product launches.
  • Contribute financial input to business cases for local investments, partnerships, and expansion initiatives relevant to the subsidiary.
• Accounting Coordination & Governance
  • Coordinate closely with the Corporate Controller’s Shared Services team to ensure accurate and timely month‑end close for the subsidiary, including accruals and inventory accounting.
  • Support the application of corporate accounting policies and internal controls at the subsidiary level, and respond to audit requests and inquiries as required.
  • Review subsidiary financial results prior to submission to corporate FP&A and Controller, ensuring completeness and reasonableness.
• Corporate FP&A and Consolidation Support
  • Contribute to the corporate FP&A process, consolidating subsidiary financial results into enterprise‑level forecasts, budgets, and reporting.
  • Collaborate with corporate finance leadership to ensure consistent assumptions, methodologies, and performance metrics across all business units.
  • Provide financial insight and analysis to support consolidated management reporting and executive presentations.
  • Partner with the shared services and accounting teams to ensure accurate consolidation of subsidiary results and alignment of reporting timelines.
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Provide direction and development to any local finance staff (e.g., analysts, cost‑analysis resources) assigned to the subsidiary.
  • Foster a culture of financial discipline,…