Senior Manager FP&A (Remote CO)

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Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, FP&A plays a critical leadership role in the financial planning and decision-support functions of the organization. This individual will lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial analysis processes while acting as a key business partner to senior leadership. The role requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning processes across the organization.

• Drive financial performance analysis, including variance analysis, trend reporting, and KPI monitoring to support executive decision-making.

• Partner with business units and functional leaders to provide financial insight and strategic guidance.

• Develop and enhance financial models, tools, and dashboards to improve forecasting accuracy and business visibility.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for senior leadership, including detailed commentary on performance drivers and business implications.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of analysts or managers, ensuring professional growth and alignment with company goals.

• Continuously improve financial planning processes, including system enhancements, automation, and best practices implementation.

• Support strategic initiatives such as M&A analysis, pricing strategies, capital investments, and cost optimization efforts.

• Collaborate with accounting, operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and accuracy of financial data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related field, with 2-3 years in a leadership or senior role.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and corporate financial planning processes.

• Exceptional analytical skills with advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.

• Experience with financial planning tools (e.g., Planful or similar) and ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards, Workday).

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Agribusiness industry preferred

• Exposure to Enterprise level budgeting and forecasting

• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and implement planning systems

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

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Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

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Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

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Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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