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Position Title:FP&A Manager

Department:Finance

Classification:Exempt

Reports To:Director of Finance

Location:Ontario, California

The Finance Manager is responsible for leading all financial analysis support for the Sales and Operations functions and for ALL locations (approximately 15 to 16 locations nationwide) for the private equity-backed GS Foods Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“GS Foods” or the “Company”) located in Ontario, California. The Finance Manager will provide integral support to the CFO, Finance leaders, Sales leaders, Operations leaders, and CEO of GS Foods. This role will have two direct reports— a Senior Financial Analyst and a Financial Analyst— and will collaborate closely with divisional leadership to optimize financial performance and provide actionable insights.

GS Foods is seeking a finance professional to build and lead the analysis function with high-level of exposure across the Company. GS Foods is a leading specialty food distributor serving primarily K-12 schools in addition to other specialized end markets.

• Lead the financial analysis to support the operations organization to understand location level profitability, determine on-going value creation initiatives (including size of prize scoping and tracking of results) and performance against warehouse and transportation KPIs
• Provide insights to leadership on key drivers of financial performance on monthly actual results, and participate in preparation of materials to be reviewed with our sponsors, lenders and Board of Directors
• Participate in the development and maintenance of performance metrics, methods, and targets
• Participate in the establishment of daily, weekly, monthly operational reporting
• Ability to identify trends and discern root cause from large sets of data using creative solutions
• Conduct analysis and data interpretation to be able to explain the “why” behind variances and trends
• Provide variance analysis and research financial irregularities
• Provide analysis and assistance where needed with respect to monthly financial close

• Partner with Sales and Operations leaders to provide inputs into the annual budgeting process for volume, sales price, net sales and operational costs. Prepare monthly & annual reporting deck for CFO meeting and Board calls
• Participate in the preparation of the annual budget and strategic planning process
• Support capital expenditure review including key financial metrics (ROI, payback period, etc.)
• Work closely with Sales to interpret market data and make recommendations
• Provide insight into future financial forecasts based on historical data and market trends.
• Review market analytics in key geographies to support go-to-market strategy
• Strong presentation, reporting and communication skills
• Assist with special projects as requested and prepare ad hoc analysis as necessary
• Ability to work effectively independently and work under deadlines
• Act as a key business partner with Sales and Operations and their team members by coaching and developing financial acumen and capability in daily decision making and long-term planning.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field required.
• CPA / MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of related experience
• ERP system experience, with NAV experience preferred
• Strong partnership skills and proven financial support of various functions throughout the company
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience in a PE backed environment preferred
• Excellent communication skills and with the ability to interact at all levels within the organization
• Assist other personnel to accomplish tasks from time to time
• MS Office and other applicable financial software applications; Workday Adaptive a plus
• Individual should be a power user in excel and have strong experience with pivot tables, matches, and other key formulas

• Significant experience with three statement models and iterative reference is preferred

Yearly Salary: $135,000-$150,000 + 10% Bonus potential

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds on occasion.

GS Foods has fourteen distribution facilities nationwide. Intermittent travel (~20%) will be expected in the role. The team will consider a flexible location and allow some work from home after the initial on-boarding.

Professional office and warehousing/distribution environment. Performance of this position will occasionally require exposure to the warehouse areas where, under certain areas, the use of personal protection equipment will be required. Floors may be wet and slippery when in frozen or refrigerated areas. Primary office environment is ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. Intermittent travel and full-time office presence are required.

• Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Acute Analytical Skills
• Decision Making/Judgment
• Working Manager/Digging In
• High Energy/Passionate

• Approachable
• Humble/Low Ego
• Character/Integrity
• Business Acumen
• Teambuilding & Collaboration
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Focused on Continuous Improvement
• Inquisitive/Growth Mindset

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EOE M/W/Vet/Disabled

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmtive Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.

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