A leading consumer products company in Dallas, Texas is looking for a highly analytical and collaborative Senior Corporate Financial Analyst to join their Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in financial modeling, cash forecasting, budgeting, and operational analysis, ideally gained in a high-paced manufacturing environment.

** $115K-$136K (base + annual bonus) not including other bonus incentives

This visible role provides critical financial insights to senior leadership and collaborates cross-functionally with finance, operations, IT, and commercial teams to drive performance and improve strategic decision-making.

The individual will be a strong team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and brings a continuous improvement mindset to financial tools, processes, and reporting accuracy

Responsibilities:

Cash Forecasting & Liquidity Management

• Maintain and update a 13-week rolling cash forecast
• Analyze liquidity trends and changes in working capital
• Provide data-driven insights to support treasury and leadership decision-making

Financial Consolidation & Planning

• Support the consolidation and analysis of:
• Rolling quarterly forecasts
• Annual budgets
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
• Partner with business leadership and IS teams to ensure clean, accurate data collection and storage

Financial & Operational Reporting

• Develop, standardize, and maintain dashboards and financial reports (e.g., Excel, ERP platforms)
• Generate timely reports for period-end close and executive-level briefings (including MD&A)

Margin & Profitability Analysis

• Conduct detailed margin bridge analysis (by SKU, customer, and facility)
• Compare standard vs. actual cost for gross margin variances across product segments
• Perform customer and product-level profitability and pricing analysis

Strategic Business Support

• Deliver ad-hoc analysis and financial insights to CFO, CEO, and senior management
• Support new initiatives, pricing models, and scenario planning

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA is a plus)
• 3–7 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance
• Industry experience in food & beverage manufacturing strongly preferred

Skills:

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), and reporting tools (QLIK, Power BI, Tableau)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Familiarity with production planning, inventory costing, and supply chain operations