Foods Operational FP&A Manager

Perdue Farms, Inc. • Salisbury, MD • 6h ago

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Turn manufacturing data into insights that drive smarter decisions across our Foods business. As the Foods Operational FP&A Manager, you will deliver timely, accurate reporting and analysis that supports Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, and Finance across both Harvest and Further Processing operations. You will partner closely with plant and business teams as a trusted point of contact for manufacturing-related information, helping evaluate capital investments, explain performance, and uncover process improvement opportunities. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical problem-solver who thrives on collaboration, brings advanced skills in tools like Excel and Power BI, and takes pride in delivering reliable results.

The salary range for this position is $101,000 - $151,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare assigned weekly, monthly, and quarterly manufacturing-related reports and analysis.

Identify and explain key variances.

Provide timely and accurate support to the Manufacturing team for Capital Expenditure Requests as well as the annual budgeting process.

Assist with the preparation of Internal Rates of Return for Manufacturing Capital Expenditure Requests.

Support the tracking of financial performance for key strategic manufacturing initiatives and projects, utilizing existing tools and developing new tools.

Assist the Accounting and Finance Organization in streamlining and automating existing reports using Power BI, Excel, AI, SAP, and other reporting tools.

Create new advanced Power BI models to provide increased analytics and data visibility to customers.

Develop a thorough understanding of plant production operations in order to help validate assumptions and offer insight into results and process improvement opportunities.

Serve as a point of contact for manufacturing-related information, providing ad hoc support to other areas of the business.

Complete ad hoc report generation and special projects as requested.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree.

7+ years of related experience supporting manufacturing operations.

Working knowledge of financial and accounting principles.

Advanced technical skills in Excel, Power BI, AI, etc.

Display strong analytical aptitude, desire to deal with ambiguity, synthesize complex data, and draw business insights.

Ability to identify patterns from disparate sources and deliver comprehensive analyses.

Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects.

A detail-oriented approach; must pay close attention to details and error check own work.

Ability to work independently.

Trustworthy with confidential information.

Reliability (attendance and timeliness) important to ensure execution of deliverables.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Customer service mindset and ability to work with internal "clients" around the company.

Ability to cope with pressure and changing priorities with a focus on delivering results.

Strong Microsoft Office skills as well as the ability to learn software applications (i.e., SAP and Hyperion Essbase).

Experience with Power BI is highly desired; however, candidates with demonstrated success using comparable business intelligence or data visualization tools, along with a strong aptitude and willingness to learn Power BI, will be considered.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.

May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.

May need to access files, supplies, and equipment.

Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

Travel to customer sites on a frequent basis.

Periodic time spent in harvest and further processed plants required.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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