Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

East Windsor, New Jersey Permanent USD160,000 - USD175,000 per year View Job Description
Director, Financial Planning and Analysis role at a profitable $120M CPG company based in East Windsor, NJ, owning cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and executive reporting in a highly seasonal wholesale and e‑commerce business. High‑visibility position working closely with the CFO in a lean team following a recent ownership transition.
  • High-impact, visible role in a recently transitioned business
  • Hands-on ownership in a profitable, omni-channel CPG company

About Our Client

The client is the country's largest supplier of of a seasonal retail/CPG product, operating a profitable $120M wholesale and e‑commerce model with strong Amazon exposure. Recently acquired by a middle‑market financial sponsor, it's a lean, collaborative organization with ~70 employees, a strong culture, and a highly seasonal operating cycle that creates meaningful financial complexity and impact. The role is based in E. Windsor, and will have a hybrid working model.

Job Description



The successful Director, Financial Planning and Analysis will:

  • Own and maintain 13‑week rolling cash‑flow forecasts
  • Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for executive leadership
  • Lead the annual budget and ongoing forecast updates
  • Perform customer‑ and product‑level margin (DCM) analysis
  • Drive cost center reporting, variance analysis, and expense control
  • Support demand planning and purchasing through financial analysis
  • Build and enhance financial models to support strategic decisions
  • Partner cross‑functionally to improve data accuracy and reporting
  • Support bank covenant reporting and compliance requirements
  • Assist with Power BI dashboards and ad hoc financial analysis

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant



The successful Director, Financial Planning and Analysis will:

  • 7-10+ years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis within a CPG / consumer goods environment, with exposure to wholesale, e‑commerce, and DTC models
  • Strong hands‑on background in Financial Planning and Analysis, including financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end reporting, partnering closely with a Controller and CFO
  • Proven experience owning Financial Planning and Analysis-driven 13‑week cash‑flow forecasts, margin analysis, and cost/variance reporting in a seasonal or inventory‑driven business
  • Advanced Excel skills with working knowledge of Power BI and ERP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365)
  • Comfortable operating as a sole Financial Planning and Analysis leader in a lean team-self‑directed, detail‑oriented, and able to work cross‑functionally with commercial and operations teams
  • Clear communicator who can translate Financial Planning and Analysis insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership



What's on Offer

  • Base salary of $175K (flexible up to ~$190K for an exceptional profile)
  • Bonus eligibility tied to company performance
  • Strong benefits package
  • High‑visibility, standalone FP&A role working directly with the CFO in a profitable, growing CPG business
  • Hybrid schedule (2-3 days onsite) with a collaborative, low‑ego leadership team
  • Opportunity to make immediate impact following a recent ownership transition and shape FP&A from the ground up



Contact
Leah Mancuso
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7001586

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Director / CFO
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
East Windsor
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Leah Mancuso
Job Reference
JN-042026-7001586