Los Angeles Full-time/Director
The Role
Our premier client is seeking a talented VP Finance to join its Finance team. This role will have high impact and will partner with senior leaders throughout the organization to set our strategy and drive key business initiatives across the company. This position will provide insights into current processes, recommend areas to implement CPG industry best practices, and be proactive in creating tools that will drive improved decision-making.
The Finance team is made up of problem solvers – focusing on enhancing growth and profitability. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a dynamic finance team in a fast-paced environment and own high-priority, high-impact projects, while maintaining our spirit of fun, energy, and passion. The role requires superior analytical, presentation and leadership skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to collaborate across a diverse range of commercial, CPG brand portfolio and corporate stakeholders.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Manage and lead all elements of all financial planning process with a strong connection between long-term strategy and execution
Ensure delivery of long-term objectives through strategy, initiative planning and resourcing, and proper controls
Lead the finance team in building and maintaining financial projections in support of the company's strategic plan, long-range plan, annual operating plan and regular forecasts
Develop and manage the company's cash flow and balance sheet planning models and make recommendations on appropriate capital structure aligned with strategic objectives
Lead all aspects of financial design for product initiative launches, including pricing, marketing support models, project financials, ROI and optimal cost structure
Lead the development of the brand portfolio analytics and financial insights to support strategic market penetration plans in retail distribution
Proactive identification and valuation analysis of business issues and opportunities for driving growth in-stores and trade efficiencies
Partner with R&D to support New Product Development process and business case development
Proactive identification of operating cost savings initiatives and development of productivity measurement tools in the areas of supply chain, procurement, technology and administrative functions
Partner with technology and operating leadership on the identification and business case build for system implementations that enable the operating teams to achieve commercial excellence, such Sales Planning, Demand Planning, Trade Promotions Management, Product Lifecycle Management and Consumer Insights & Analytics
Build and maintain strong partnership with Accounting and SEC reporting, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting during monthly and quarterly close process
Develop a deep understanding of industry trends, benchmark company financial models as well as competitive threats and opportunities
Prepare presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors and provide analyses and recommendations to assist with strategic decision-making
Oversee the shareholder return model, board alignment of sales and profit targets to accelerate profitable growth, while delivering against investor expectations
Embark on the creation of a Corporate Development discipline that identifies potential target businesses aligned with strategic objectives and oversee the M&A pre-diligence, ongoing strategic assessment and monitoring, management of investment banker activities and deal funding recommendations
Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Math, Computer Science, or other quantitative field
15+ years of finance, planning, and analysis or strategy experience in leading consumer package goods companies
Strong financial acumen and grasp of corporate finance fundamentals, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and valuation methods
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including experience building and maintaining financial models
Strong problem-solving skills such as prioritization, critical thinking and hypothesis development
Superior verbal and written communications skills, particularly the ability to develop cogent arguments and present them concisely to a range of stakeholders, including executives
Humble attitude with a willingness to shift from high-level strategic thinking to stepping in and helping to drive implementation alongside functional teams
Compensation
The pay range for this role is $225,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation is based on many factors including but not limited to depth of experience, skill level, ability, knowledge, education, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
The total rewards package for this position may also include base, annual incentive plan, benefits, retirement plan, equity, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Benefits & Perks
We offer a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, wellness incentives including a monthly fitness reimbursement and onsite fitness classes, options for education reimbursement, and a discount on all products. We value work-life balance and offer a generous and flexible vacation policy. Thinking about adding little ones to your family? Honest offers generous maternity and paternity leave. We love the furry kids too and offer pet insurance so your companions are well taken care of.
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TO APPLY - Please forward resume to Susanne Eisenberg at seisenberg@pailingroup.com
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