Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Financial Planning & Analysis ManagerWe are looking for a highly driven Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to play a critical role in supporting financial operations and delivering insightful analysis. In this individual contributor role, you will collaborate across departments to refine financial plans, improve reporting systems, and drive data-driven decision-making. Based in Sausalito, California, this position offers the opportunity to influence key business strategies and enhance organizational profitability.Responsibilities:Lead the annual budgeting process by developing templates, coordinating with department heads, and preparing detailed budget presentations.Conduct quarterly forecasting exercises, providing actionable insights to senior management.Ensure data accuracy and integrity while preparing monthly financial reports and developing new reporting tools.Analyze variances against budgets and prior year results to identify trends and areas for improvement.Support executive management by assisting in the preparation of board presentations and delivering ad hoc analyses.Create and maintain data models to design performance metrics and support financial systems.Evaluate product profitability by analyzing supply chain costs, pricing structures, and brand expenditures.Provide inventory analysis to identify trends related to expiration, sales forecasting, and margin implications.Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop sales forecasts, monitor performance metrics, and validate regional trends.Assist in pricing administration and conduct brand spend analysis to optimize market strategies.