Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A at Feastables in Chicago, IL

Feastables is on a mission to create the world's most engaging brand. As the CPG industry teeters on the edge of transformation, trust has shifted from traditional corporate giants to innovative individual creators. With the backing of MrBeast, the world's most influential creator, and our unwavering commitment to transparency and superior quality, we are strategically positioned to become the go-to snacking brand for future generations. At the heart of our ethos is the belief that anything is possible. This belief ignites our innovation and drives us to push boundaries. It's what enables us to deliver incredible products and unique, engaging experiences that keep our fans and customers coming back for more.  Though recognized for our chocolate bars, our vision goes beyond a single product category. We aim to offer a diverse product range, each item tailored to meet our customers' unique tastes and needs. Regardless of the variety, all of our products share a common trait - the guarantee of quality and fun that Feastables is known for.  We're not just building a brand; we're crafting a legacy and just getting started. We are charting an unprecedented path, at an unbelievable velocity, and seeking extraordinary individuals to help us shape the next iconic global brand. Together, we will build something truly remarkable that will resonate with customers worldwide and stand the test of time. About The Role: The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A supports financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the business. This role partners closely with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to provide financial insight that improves decision-making, supports growth initiatives, and increases operational visibility. Reporting to the Sr. Finance Manager, this role plays a key hands-on role in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business performance analysis within a fast-moving CPG environment. The role requires strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial data into clear business recommendations. This role owns core FP&A responsibilities including forecasting, variance analysis, reporting, and financial modeling. The Senior Financial Analyst will support leadership decision-making by identifying risks, opportunities, and performance drivers across the business. The role operates cross-functionally and regularly partners with commercial and operational stakeholders to evaluate pricing, trade investment, promotional effectiveness, product profitability, and supply chain impacts. Success in this role requires strong financial acumen, comfort working with large datasets, and the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment. What You’ll Be Doing: • Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and scenario planning activities • Build and maintain customer-specific forecasts incorporating trade spend, pricing, commodity costs, and consumer demand trends • Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analysis and management reporting packages • Develop KPI dashboards and financial reporting to support leadership decision-making • Build financial models for new product launches, pricing analysis, profitability analysis, and ad hoc business cases • Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to evaluate business initiatives and performance drivers • Analyze promotional effectiveness, product portfolio performance, and cost savings opportunities • Improve reporting processes and data analytics capabilities through existing platforms and AI-enabled tools • Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and support executive-level presentations Recipe For Success: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field • 3–5+ years of progressive financial analysis experience, preferably in FP&A or Commercial/Category Finance within the CPG, food and beverage industry • Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, complex formulas, and macros • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools • Experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite or SAP • Strong understanding of financial statements, GAAP principles, and CPG financial metrics including gross margin, trade spend, and category profitability • Ability to analyze complex data sets and translate findings into business recommendations • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to finance and non-finance stakeholders • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a matrixed environment • High attention to detail combined with strong business and commercial acumen • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly as business needs evolve Why Feastables? We believe in transparency - not just in our ingredients, but in how we hire. When making compensation decisions, we consider many factors like role level, market data, location, and relevant experience and skills. For this role, we expect the annual base salary to fall between $80,000-100,000. Beyond salary, we offer a thriving culture where you’ll have interesting problems to solve with the autonomy you need to make a difference. And, of course, we have the perks/benefits to enable you to do your best work. • 100% employer paid option for medical, dental, and vision • 401(k) with an employer match • 11 company paid holidays • Unlimited PTO policy • Delicious chocolate & snacks of course! RECRUITERS: We do not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms or recruitment agencies - please, no phone calls or emails.