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Director of Financial Planning and Analysis Are you ready to elevate your career and be a part of creating the worlds best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North Americas most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate lifes sweetest moments! Dessert Holdings is looking for a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to join our team at corporate headquarters in St. Paul, MN. Reporting to the SVP of Finance, the Director of FPA will serve as a strategic business partner to the executive leadership team, driving financial insights and decision-making to support the Companys growth and profitability objectives. This individual will lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis for both the Retail and Foodservice sales channels, delivering critical insights to help guide strategic initiatives. The idea candidate will have a strong background in CPG or manufacturing, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and thrive in our dynamic, fast-paced environment. The typical hiring range for this role is $185,000 to $215,000 annually plus bonus and is based on several factors such as education, work experience, skills, certifications, location, etc. In addition to pay, Dessert Holdings offers benefits such as a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution to all eligible employees. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and execute financial strategies supporting sales goals to drive profitable and sustainable growth Develop and enhance financial models and analytical tools to improve forecasting accuracy and business insights. Lead the new product pricing process, manage product mix and margin optimization Partner collaboratively with Sales to provide monthly sales and channel financial reporting and ensure financial implications of sales decisions are understood across the organization from both a risk and opportunities perspective Assess trade spending initiatives Lead a develop a high performing team of 3 direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous learning, development, and growth Collaborate with IT and Operations to drive system upgrades and process automation to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency Enhance and drive common practices and simplification across financial processes, minimizing risk exposure Prepare materials for Senior Leadership and Board of Directors meetings QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred Minimum of 10+ years of progressive finance experience Minimum of 5+ years of people leadership experience Familiarity with the CPG industry and manufacturing a plus Fluent in financial principles, with strong Excel/MS Office skills and standard financial software programs Strong analytical capabilities, a desire to understand what the numbers truly mean, and the ability to translate financial analysis into meaningful insights for both finance and non-finance peers Strong communication and presentation skills necessary to influence organizational levels up to the C-suite and board level Adaptable and capable of working in a fast-paced dynamic environment of growth About Dessert Holdings Dessert Holdings is North Americas fastest-growing premium dessert company, bringing unparalleled dessert experiences to both retail and foodservice customers. The company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawlers Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Diannes Fine Desserts, and Kennys Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine North American manufacturing facilities. EEO Statement Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law. #DH1 #LI-MF1

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