Senior Manager FP&A (Remote CO)

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General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The Senior Manager FP&A is a key strategic partner to the CFO and other senior leaders. This role leads financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business analysis activities while managing a high-performing team of Regional Business Analysts and Business Reporting Analysts.

You will influence strategic initiatives, provide financial insights, and deliver data-driven recommendations that drive operational and financial performance. You will also lead the design and implementation of tools and processes to scale financial planning and reporting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Finance Leadership

  • Lead annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning processes.

  • Drive financial performance analysis, including variance analysis, KPI monitoring, and strategic reporting.

  • Prepare and present financial reporting packages for senior leadership with actionable insights.

  • Partner with business units and functional leaders to provide strategic financial guidance.

  • Lead and support M&A analysis, pricing strategies, capital investments, and cost optimization initiatives.

• Team & Talent Management

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of analysts and managers aligned with business goals.

  • Promote employee engagement through clear expectations, regular feedback, and talent development plans.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

• Business Analytics & Reporting

  • Develop financial models, dashboards, and tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and visibility.

  • Leverage data from multiple systems to drive insights and support decision-making.

  • Conduct trend analysis to identify opportunities and risks.

  • Analyze cash usage, discount programs, and incentive compensation structures.

• Process & Systems Optimization

  • Continuously improve FP&A processes, implement automation, and promote best practices.

  • Ensure data structure and financial training supports effective decision-making at all levels.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, IT, Credit, and Supply Chain teams to align processes and ensure financial data accuracy.

• Compliance & Communication

  • Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive financial and personnel data.

  • Maintain compliance with company policies, financial standards, and regulatory requirements.

  • Regularly communicate with the CFO, Credit Managers, and other senior stakeholders.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, business analysis, or financial leadership roles (industry or franchise experience a plus).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Expertise in financial modeling, metrics development, and performance analysis.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems (e.g., JD Edwards, Host Analytics, SQL, or VBA).

• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of presenting to both small and large groups.

• Demonstrated ability to manage change, drive improvement, and thrive in ambiguity.

Personal Attributes:

• Aligns with Wilbur-Ellis core values: Integrity, Diversity, Effort, Accountability, and Service.

• Self-motivated and organized with a strong attention to detail.

• Adaptable and effective under pressure with a proactive mindset.

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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