Financial Planning Specialist

Vibrant Ingredients•Lake Mary, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and an industry leader in clean label ingredients, we are a true partner. We collaborate with our customers in ways that respect people and the environment. A commitment to Real. Simple. Better™ drives our innovation team to discover new, on trend solutions. As a Financial Planning Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering actionable financial insights through analysis, modeling, and reporting. This critical role helps drive cost efficiency, margin improvement, and overall financial performance across our manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (required).
2–5 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance—ideally in manufacturing.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Business Central), Power BI, Excel; experience with planning tools like Adaptive Insights or Anaplan (preferred).
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with high attention to detail.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Collaborative, self-starting, and continuously improvement oriented.

Nice To Haves

MBA (preferred).
experience with planning tools like Adaptive Insights or Anaplan (preferred).

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range commercial planning.
Analyze revenue performance, customer profitability, sales trends, and commercial KPIs; identify risks, opportunities, and actionable insights.
Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams to provide financial guidance that drives commercial decisions.
Prepare monthly commercial performance dashboards, variance analyses, and KPI reports for senior leadership.
Support pricing, promotion, and product mix analysis to optimize revenue and margin.
Assist in capital expenditure planning and investment analysis, including ROI and payback period assessments.
Lead initiatives to improve FP&A processes, tools, and systems (ERP, BI platforms, reporting automation).
Prepare presentations, reports, and financial insights for senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Participate in cross-functional projects to improve operational efficiency, financial transparency, and commercial performance.