About the Role Olive & June is seeking an FP&A Manager to support the company's financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis processes. This role is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to grow their strategic finance skills within a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the FP&A Manager will help deliver financial insights that support decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and financial modeling skills, experience in a startup or high-growth organization, and a desire to learn and develop as a finance leader. This individual should be comfortable working with large datasets, identifying business trends, and partnering with stakeholders to improve financial performance. Experience in consumer products, beauty, retail, or direct-to-consumer brands is preferred. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys solving problems, building scalable processes, and contributing to the growth of an innovative and rapidly expanding business. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting • Assist with annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes. • Develop and maintain integrated financial models to support strategic planning and scenario analysis. • Monitor company performance against budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunities. • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for executive leadership. Business Analysis & Decision Support • Partner closely with leaders across Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales, and People teams. • Analyze business performance drivers, including revenue, gross margin, customer acquisition costs, inventory, and operating expenses. • Evaluate growth initiatives, product launches, retail partnerships, and pricing strategies through financial modeling and ROI analyses. • Conduct ad hoc analyses to support key business decisions, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to cross-functional partners. Operational Finance • Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations teams to understand inventory, demand planning, purchasing, and margin trends. • Support forecasting and reporting for inventory, freight, manufacturing, and fulfillment costs. • Develop KPIs and dashboards that improve visibility into business performance. Process Improvement • Help build scalable FP&A processes, reporting infrastructure, and financial systems to support continued growth. • Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve data accuracy and efficiency. • Establish best practices for financial planning and business performance management. Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. • 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, or related analytical roles. • Experience working at a startup, emerging growth company, or high-growth organization. • Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills. • Strong understanding of financial statements and business drivers. • Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. • Advanced Excel/Google Sheets and financial systems expertise. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at all levels. Preferred • Experience in beauty, consumer packaged goods (CPG), consumer retail, or direct-to-consumer brands. • Experience supporting inventory-intensive businesses. • Familiarity with ERPs and Planning Tools. • Experience supporting fundraising activities, board reporting, or strategic growth initiatives. What Makes You Successful • Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with strong business judgment. • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities. • Naturally curious and proactive in identifying insights and opportunities. • Excited to roll up your sleeves and build processes in a growing organization. • Collaborative, positive, and energized by partnering across teams. Originally posted on Himalayas