ePac Flexible Packaging Looking for Sr. Manager, Financial Planning at United States Full Time

ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Built on break-through digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePac’s mission is to provide locally-based consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging. Our customers are predominantly locally-based small and medium-sized CPGs, many of whom are focused on creating natural and innovative products for their consumers. Since opening our first manufacturing facility in 2016, our mission has been clear – to help small brands obtain big brand presence, give back to the communities we serve and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, circular economy.

Summary Of Position

As the Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis at ePac Flexibles, you will play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making through effective financial planning, analysis, and reporting. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will assist in directing our team and be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Financial Planning: Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with the VP of Financial Operations to develop comprehensive budgets aligned with strategic objectives and financial targets. Develop long-range financial plans and scenario analysis to support business planning and decision-making
• Forecasting and Variance Analysis: Develop and maintain rolling forecasts to provide management with timely insights into projected financial performance. Conduct variance analysis to identify key drivers of variances against budget and forecast, highlighting risks and opportunities to management
• Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and business performance analysis. Evaluate the financial impact of various scenarios and business strategies to support decision-making
• Management Reporting: Develop, prepare, and present comprehensive management reports and dashboards that provide insights into key financial and operational metrics. Collaborate with business leaders to develop KPIs and performance metrics to track progress towards strategic goals
• Profitability Analysis: Analyze product and plant profitability to identify opportunities for margin improvement and revenue growth. Provide recommendations to optimize pricing strategies and product mix based on profitability analysis
• Business Partnering: Serve as a strategic business partner to senior management and department heads, providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making and performance improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive operational efficiencies and cost optimization
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance financial planning and analysis processes, systems, and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness. Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance data integrity
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills mentoring a team. Ability to effectively communicate financial information, delegate tasks, and provide guidance to ensure the team’s success

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate financial analysis findings and recommendations to various stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and other non-financial staff.
• Technology proficiency: Proficiency in financial planning and analysis software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and data visualization tools. Knowledge of advanced Excel functions, such as VBA macros, pivot tables, and financial formulas, is also beneficial
• Business acumen: Develop a solid understanding of the organization’s industry, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
• Flexibility/Adaptability – Adapts easily to changes in work priorities and environment and is willing to assume additional responsibility and learn new procedures.

Experience And Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in the manufacturing or packaging industry
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial planning software and ERP systems preferred
• Ability to work independently with Information Technology employees to develop, maintain and automate reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Travel up to 20%
• Schedule may demand flexible hours outside of normal business day

Other

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by management.

The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

ePac is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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