Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis

At The Hain Celestial Group, our commitment to helping consumers lead A Healthier Way of Life™ is at the heart of everything we do. With operations in North America, Europe, and India, we participate in many natural categories with well-known brands. Our mission is to be the leading marketer, manufacturer, and seller of organic and natural, better-for-you products.

The VP, Financial Planning & Analysis oversees the US financial planning and analysis function for all assigned US food, beverage and personal care brands. The incumbent partners with Sr. Management inclusive of senior leaders across Sales, Marketing and Operations to develop financial forecasting scenarios to determine strategies to achieve financial brand return objectives. Additionally, the incumbent provides analyses of performance versus operating budgets/prior year and presents overall financial results, using this information to drive future decisions.

* Leads interactions with Corporate and U.S. Finance and Brand stakeholders to provide insightful, timely and accurate updates and recommendations around: * Ongoing financial performance, trends and KPIs * Financial plans and projections * Predictive Analytics * Strategic projects and financial investments * Ad hoc business analytics * Manages financial planning & analysis processes for U.S. business, including new initiatives to support innovation pipeline, by interpreting complex financial models at times with limited data references. * Oversees all budget planning processes for all assigned brands inclusive of monthly outlook and review processes. * Spearheads various processes associated with strategic mergers and acquisition plans, inclusive of financial modeling and forecasting. * Delivers key data and financial metrics to Sr. Management to drive short and long-term business decisions to sustain and/or augment competitive advantage. * Oversees the FP&A brand assignment(s) across the Business Planning team to facilitate efficient department operations and ensures accuracy of all consolidated data. * Delivers technical expertise to identify, analyze and provide recommendations to complex accounting and business issues. * Provides direction, guidance, support and training to all members of the Business Planning team. * Acts as backup to all members of the Business Planning team. * Contributes to continuously improving the overall performance of the Business Planning team.

* Minimum ten years’ experience in a Business Planning/Financial Analysis capacity (preferably within the CPG industry) or related role. * Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance * MBA in Finance * CPA preferred * Experience in consumer packaged goods/brand finance * Leadership & excellent communication skills, combined with significant business & personal drive * Understanding of P&L reporting fundamentals * Understanding of budgeting/forecasting practices and financial reporting fundamentals * Experience in public company environment delivering key financial metrics quarterly * Knowledge of Hyperion financial software preferred * Ability to effectively interpret and communicate complex financial metrics * Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple priorities and strong attention to detail. * Computer skills including MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel PowerPoint. * Self-motivated and strong analytical / problem solving skills. * Ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization and across other functional areas. * Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality * Conflict resolution skills