Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces

Director, Financial Planning

Walnut Creek, CA · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$195k-$225kDetected 1 day ago

SparkFinancial ModelingAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelFP&APerformance ManagementLeadershipCollaborationGAAPVariance AnalysisCFA

About the role

At Kinder's, we're passionate about flavor, quality, and creating exceptional food experiences.
As our company grows rapidly, so does the complexity of our financial planning.
We are looking for a Director of Financial Planning to be the enterprise owner and steward of the company's budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.

Maintain version control, change management, and documentation of key assumptions and forecast drivers.
Lead forecast accuracy analysis, post-mortems, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance predictability.
Partner with VP of FP&A to lead variance analysis versus budget and forecast, clearly explaining drivers and implications.
Deliver executive-ready dashboards, KPIs, and financial narratives that link performance to forecast outcomes.
Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or corporate finance, with deep ownership of budgeting and forecasting processes.
CPG or Food & Beverage experience preferred
Expert-level budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling expertise.
Strong command of financial statements, GAAP, and planning methodologies.
Exceptional attention to detail balanced with the ability to synthesize insights for executives.
Strong executive presence and ability to enforce planning discipline while maintaining collaborative partnerships.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, experience with modern planning platforms (Anaplan) and BI tools preferred.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $195,000- $225,000 per year.
We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role.
The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.
We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave.
Own and govern the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and multi-year financial plans across the organization.

We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave.
Kinder's benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

We aren't trying to be average - we want to do exceptional things, and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.
We're a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance.

Kinder's is an equal opportunity employer.
equal opportunity employer.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need any accommodation during the

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing,

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