FP&A Manager Olive & June About the Role Olive & June is seeking an FP&A Manager to support the company's financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis processes. This role is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to grow their strategic finance skills within a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the FP&A Manager will help deliver financial insights that support decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and financial modeling skills, demonstrated experience in a startup or high-growth organization , and a desire to learn and develop as a finance leader. This individual should be comfortable working with large datasets, identifying business trends, and partnering with stakeholders to improve financial performance. Experience in consumer products, beauty, retail, or direct-to-consumer brands is required, with a strong understanding of the operational and financial drivers unique to these industries. The candidate must have direct experience managing and analyzing Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), with a strong understanding of gross margin drivers, inventory impacts, and operational cost structures. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys solving problems, building scalable processes, and contributing to the growth of an innovative and rapidly expanding business. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting - Assist with annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes. - Develop and maintain integrated financial models to support strategic planning and scenario analysis. - Monitor company performance against budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunities. - Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for executive leadership. Business Analysis & Decision Support - Partner closely with leaders across Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales, and People teams. - Analyze business performance drivers, including revenue, gross margin, customer acquisition costs, inventory, and operating expenses. - Evaluate growth initiatives, product launches, retail partnerships, and pricing strategies through financial modeling and ROI analyses. - Conduct ad hoc analyses to support key business decisions, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to cross-functional partners. Operational Finance - Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations teams to understand inventory, demand planning, purchasing, and margin trends. - Support forecasting and reporting for inventory, freight, manufacturing, and fulfillment costs. - Develop KPIs and dashboards that improve visibility into business performance. Process Improvement - Help build scalable FP&A processes, reporting infrastructure, and financial systems to support continued growth. - Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve data accuracy and efficiency. - Establish best practices for financial planning and business performance management. Qualifications Required - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. - 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, or related analytical roles. - Experience working at a startup, emerging growth company, or high-growth organization. - Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills. - Strong understanding of financial statements and business drivers. - Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. - Advanced Excel/Google Sheets and financial systems expertise. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at all levels. Preferred - Experience in beauty, consumer packaged goods (CPG), consumer retail, or direct-to-consumer brands. - Experience supporting inventory-intensive businesses. - Familiarity with ERPs and Planning Tools. - Experience supporting fundraising activities, board reporting, or strategic growth initiatives. What Makes You Successful - Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with strong business judgment. - Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities. - Naturally curious and proactive in identifying insights and opportunities. - Excited to roll up your sleeves and build processes in a growing organization. - Collaborative, positive, and energized by partnering across teams.

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