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Associate Director, FP&A

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HelloFresh

19d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Master's in Finance/Economics or a relevant designation, 10+ years in FP&A in a multinational, food/consumer goods experience, and leadership experience managing teams.
  • You will lead budgeting and forecasting for Canada, analyze monthly financial performance, evaluate projects, coach a team, and communicate key business drivers through reports and dashboards.

Requirements

  • Masters degree in Finance, Economics or related or designation (CPA, CMA, CFA, etc)
  • 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience in a multinational organization
  • Experience working in a complex manufacturing/food/consumer goods preferred
  • Several years of experience in a leadership role (Experience managing a team that includes other people leaders is preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Working together with operational stakeholders locally and globally, lead the annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting process for the Canadian region, ensuring budgets are comprehensive, accurate and submitted within the required deadlines
  • Lead the preparation and analysis of the monthly financial performance versus the budget by being the bridge between the accounting team and the operational teams. Implement process improvements where required to improve both the accuracy of the reporting and budgeting
  • Prioritize weekly reporting of the company’s performance to support timely steering of the business by senior leadership
  • Evaluate all projects that impact the P&L including but not limited to capital investments, operational efficiencies, new brand launches, new product developments, always keeping an eye on ROI for the business
  • Coach a team of five analysts and one manager to develop their analytical and forecasting skills to better support the business
  • Develop a deep understanding of the key business drivers and effectively communicate them to the key stakeholders through reporting, dashboards, ad hoc scenarios and forward looking projections
  • All other duties, as assigned

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Associate Director, FP&A?

The Associate Director, FP&A is responsible for leading the annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes, preparing and analyzing monthly financial performance, evaluating projects impacting the P&L, coaching a team of analysts, and communicating key business drivers to stakeholders.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field, along with designations such as CPA, CMA, or CFA, is required. Additionally, 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience in a multinational organization and several years of leadership experience are preferred.

What type of experience is preferred for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates should have experience in a complex manufacturing, food, or consumer goods environment, along with significant FP&A experience in multinational organizations and leadership roles.

How many analysts and managers will the Associate Director be responsible for coaching?

The Associate Director will coach a team of five analysts and one manager.

What benefits does HelloFresh offer to its employees?

Benefits include health and dental coverage from day one, a health spending account, discounts on meal kits, generous vacation and PTO, parental leave top-up, development opportunities, and wellness benefits.

What does the Flexible Hybrid Work approach entail?

The Flexible Hybrid Work approach allows employees to choose when and how often they work from the office and home, with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week and most teams typically in the office 2-3 days a week.

Is experience managing a team important for this role?

Yes, several years of experience in a leadership role, especially managing a team that includes other people leaders, is preferred for this position.

Are there opportunities for personal development within the company?

Yes, HelloFresh supports career progression, offers development opportunities, and invests in continued learning through an organization-wide L&D fund.

What type of work environment can employees expect at HelloFresh?

Employees at HelloFresh can expect a fun and engaging work environment, along with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Are there any specific working conditions related to allergens in this role?

Yes, employees may be exposed to common allergens related to food ingredients, such as peanuts, tree nuts, and milk, so it is important to disclose any concerns during the hiring process.

We change the way people eat forever.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

HelloFresh is on a mission to change the way people eat, forever! From our 2011 founding in Europe’s vibrant tech hub Berlin, we’re evolving from the world’s leading meal kit company to the world's leading food solutions group. We delivered 243.3 million meals and reached 7.5 million active customers around the world in Q3 2022. HelloFresh Group consists of six brands that provide customers with high quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Every ingredient needed for our meals are carefully planned, responsibly sourced and delivered to your door when it’s most convenient for you. Only HelloFresh gives you the tools to achieve something delicious every day. Making a meal a delicious achievement - not just fuel for your day - takes a lot of work and smart people. From Designers and Copywriters to Data Scientists and DevOps Engineers, to potato farmers, pasta makers and the people who ensure every box is perfectly packed for every customer, we’re collectively disrupting the food supply chain and the multi-trillion-dollar food tech industry. Our more than 21,000 high-performing and ambitious employees across the globe from New York to Berlin, London to Sydney and Toronto to Milan enjoy a number of benefits including flexible working arrangements, discounts on our boxes, health and well-being and learning and development programs.

Culture & Values

  • Speed and Agility

    We make quick but informed decisions, we iterate and move faster than everybody else. We get things done here.

  • Data Drivenness

    We are data-driven because data is our vehicle to learn and to make decisions based on fact rather than gut-feeling.​​​​

  • Learning Never Stops

    We value those with a mindset that learning never stops, who always seek to better themselves and those around them, on both small and large scale.

  • Egoless Environment

    We operate in an egoless environment, where we want you to speak up and challenge the status quo.​​​

  • Relentless Prioritisation

    We stay laser focused and prioritise even if there are 100 things that require our attention.

  • Customer Centricity

    Whether we are designing new products or engaging with customers, we strive to keep their needs and interests at the forefront of everything that we do.​​​​​

  • Long-Term Orientation

    We build for the long-term. We move with speed and agility today to create a scalable and sustainable organization for tomorrow.