Manager or Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Who We Are:
WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods , focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY's vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 320+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America's Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child's potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation.
There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.
What You'll Do:
The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis will play a key role in driving financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis to support business decision making. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing and Operations to provide insightful financial analysis.

• Manages and supports planning processes for the annual budget, forecast updates, financial reports and dashboards, and other financial requirements
• Provides variance analysis, identifying key business drivers and making recommendations to improve performance
• Analyzes financial information to determine present and future financial performance and to identify trends and recommend improvements accordingly
• Prepares financial reports, dashboards, and board materials
• Works with the Demand Planning group to develop detailed product level sales forecasts
• Provides financial support to all operating departments
• Makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies. Works on implementation to deliver cost savings
• Coordinates with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans and operating forecasts
• Develop financial models to analyze business performance, evaluate new initiatives and support business planning
• Assists with Banking, Audit, and Due Diligence requests as needed
• Develops financial models to support strategic initiatives
• Assists in supporting pricing strategy and margin analysis
• Conducts ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Other duties may be assigned

Bring It!

• Bachelor's Degree with major in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field required
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, preferably within the Consumer Products industry
• Expert level in Excel software; Experience with PowerPoint, ERP systems (e.g. Oracle), Planning systems and Power BI experience preferable
• Organized and detail-oriented: ability to handle multiple competing priorities and adapt to a flexible and fast-paced environment
• Effective Communication skills: strong interpersonal skills with ability to maintain a professional and collaborative relationship with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, meet deadlines timely and efficiently, and prepare detailed and accurate analyses
• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information, collects and researches data, and uses business knowledge and experience to complement data

We Got You Covered!
As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of market and include competitive salary, bonus, and opportunities to earn equity. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
To give our people flexibility, we offer hybrid work environment. Munchkin's Hybrid Schedule is where an employee works in the office on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remotely from home on Tuesday and Friday. We also provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.
Salary range: $110,000 - $145,000
To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com .
Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires for our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status.
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