Head Of Financial Planning & Analysis

Home Chef is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead our financial planning, forecasting, and analysis functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of FP&A will be a key business partner, providing critical insights and recommendations to drive informed decision-making and achieve our strategic objectives. This role requires a strong understanding of financial principles, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. You will lead a talented FP&A team and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our organization.

Detailed Responsibilities

Ownership and analytical support for key FP&A activities:

• Lead the Annual Budgeting and Forecasting Process: Oversee the development of the annual budget, periodic forecasts, and long-range financial plans, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational plans.
• Develop and Enhance Financial Models: Build and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning, and investment decisions.
• Conduct In-Depth Financial Analysis: Perform detailed analysis of financial results, key performance indicators (KPIs), and variances against budget and forecast, providing insightful commentary and recommendations.
• Internal Finance Support: Act as liaison to parent company (Kroger) stakeholders. 

Strategic support for company-wide initiatives:

• Advisory Role: Provide financial advice to senior management and other stakeholders on strategic decisions.  Act as a representative of the finance department, ensuring all aspects of finance are considered as new projects are evaluated.
• Ad Hoc Analysis and Reporting: Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required to support business needs.

Team and process development:

• Team: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Process: Review existing FP&A and financial data processes, identify areas of improvement and implement changes.

 

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA, CFA or CPA or relevant advanced degree a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis roles, with increasing levels of responsibility; 3+ years of experience leading and managing a team.
• Expert proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences.   
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand the broader business context; prior experience working for a direct-to-consumer business preferred.

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Perks and Benefits

• Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

How We Work Together

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home Chef

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your