We are looking for a highly driven Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to play a critical role in supporting financial operations and delivering insightful analysis. In this individual contributor role, you will collaborate across departments to refine financial plans, improve reporting systems, and drive data-driven decision-making. Based in Sausalito, California, this position offers the opportunity to influence key business strategies and enhance organizational profitability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the annual budgeting process by developing templates, coordinating with department heads, and preparing detailed budget presentations.<br>• Conduct quarterly forecasting exercises, providing actionable insights to senior management.<br>• Ensure data accuracy and integrity while preparing monthly financial reports and developing new reporting tools.<br>• Analyze variances against budgets and prior year results to identify trends and areas for improvement.<br>• Support executive management by assisting in the preparation of board presentations and delivering ad hoc analyses.<br>• Create and maintain data models to design performance metrics and support financial systems.<br>• Evaluate product profitability by analyzing supply chain costs, pricing structures, and brand expenditures.<br>• Provide inventory analysis to identify trends related to expiration, sales forecasting, and margin implications.<br>• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop sales forecasts, monitor performance metrics, and validate regional trends.<br>• Assist in pricing administration and conduct brand spend analysis to optimize market strategies.