Golden State Foods

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead financial analysis supporting Sales and Operations across approximately 15–16 locations nationwide
• Analyze location-level profitability and identify, scope, and track value-creation initiatives
• Evaluate performance against warehouse and transportation KPIs
• Provide leadership insights on monthly actual results and key financial-performance drivers
• Participate in preparation of materials for sponsors, lenders, and the Board of Directors
• Develop and maintain performance metrics, methods, and targets
• Establish daily, weekly, and monthly operational reporting
• Analyze large data sets, identify trends, and determine root causes
• Perform variance analysis and research financial irregularities
• Support the monthly financial close
• Partner with Sales and Operations on annual budgeting for volume, pricing, net sales, and operating costs
• Prepare monthly and annual reporting decks for CFO meetings and Board calls
• Participate in annual budgeting and strategic planning
• Support capital expenditure review, including ROI and payback-period analysis
• Interpret market data and recommend actions
• Develop forecasts using historical data and market trends
• Review market analytics to support go-to-market strategy
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc analysis
• Act as a business partner to Sales and Operations by coaching and developing financial acumen
• Lead and develop two direct reports: a Senior Financial Analyst and a Financial Analyst
• Follow company policies and procedures

FP&A Manager