Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
IRCA Group
Office
Duluth, GA
Full Time
A good food story is built on layers—inside, where quality and performance excel, and outside, where artistry shines. Through IRCA Group’s diverse capabilities, premium ingredients, and innovative solutions, they empower chefs and the food industry to create without limits, making the extraordinary simple at every step.
IRCA Group is a global leader in high-quality food ingredient production, specializing in chocolates, creams, fillings, fruits, pistachios, and chocolate and sugar decorations. Its brands include: IRCA since 1919, Dobla, JoyGelato, Ravifruit, Cesarin, Domori and Graffiti Sprinkles, each with its own unique history, specialties and positioning in the market.
With over 100 years of Italian heritage, IRCA operates 21 production facilities across Europe,the U.S., and Vietnam, serving customers in more than 100 countries. With more than 2,000 employees globally, IRCA Group continues its focus on expansion via acquisition and organic growth. With strong support from Advent, the private equity firm that acquired IRCA in 2022, IRCA Americas is expanding its footprint with new and increased domestic capabilities, particularly in chocolate, fillings, and decorations. In the US, IRCA Group has offices and manufacturing facilities near Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco and St. Louis. In 2023 IRCA Group had a combined revenue of €1 billion.
The FP&A Manager will report to the Director, FP&A, and will support the end-to-end financial planning and analysis and partner with senior leaders to provide guidance to management and provide value-added insights into the business. The manager will also drive a comprehensive process for developing financial plans and corresponding forecasts for all business objectives. We are requiring someone to work onsite at our plant located in Duluth, GA.
IRCA Group is a global leader in high-quality food ingredient production, specializing in chocolates, creams, fillings, fruits, pistachios, and chocolate and sugar decorations. Its brands include: IRCA since 1919, Dobla, JoyGelato, Ravifruit, Cesarin, Domori and Graffiti Sprinkles, each with its own unique history, specialties and positioning in the market.
With over 100 years of Italian heritage, IRCA operates 21 production facilities across Europe,the U.S., and Vietnam, serving customers in more than 100 countries. With more than 2,000 employees globally, IRCA Group continues its focus on expansion via acquisition and organic growth. With strong support from Advent, the private equity firm that acquired IRCA in 2022, IRCA Americas is expanding its footprint with new and increased domestic capabilities, particularly in chocolate, fillings, and decorations. In the US, IRCA Group has offices and manufacturing facilities near Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco and St. Louis. In 2023 IRCA Group had a combined revenue of €1 billion.
The FP&A Manager will report to the Director, FP&A, and will support the end-to-end financial planning and analysis and partner with senior leaders to provide guidance to management and provide value-added insights into the business. The manager will also drive a comprehensive process for developing financial plans and corresponding forecasts for all business objectives. We are requiring someone to work onsite at our plant located in Duluth, GA.
Responsibilities
- Prepare an in-depth, comprehensive financial reporting package (full financial statements, comprehensive KPIs, operational dashboards, analysis of business trends, budget variances) with executive-level insights explaining key differences.
- Deliver best-in-class financial modeling and budgeting.
- Collaborate closely with senior management to align business objectives with financial targets.
- Work effectively with field leaders to develop and implement key business initiatives.
- Partner with leadership to foster a data-driven decision-making culture by providing access to financial insights, KPIs, and analytical support.
- Provide support in delivering timely reports with clear KPIs to highlight business strengths and potential risks.
- Compile relevant data sets and analyze trends, variances, and current performance metrics to develop accurate forecasts.
- Ensure significant variances from forecasts are identified, analyzed, and addressed with appropriate corrective actions to meet financial objectives.
- Collaborate with IT to develop systematic, repeatable solutions for tracking progress against key initiatives.
- Work with leadership to evaluate ROI for capital expenditures and strategic investments.
- Support leadership in managing and evaluating the strategic planning process for the annual budget, ensuring timely delivery of results to key stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Expertise in Excel with the ability to build advanced financial models efficiently.
- Strong skills in creating presentation materials to effectively communicate financial plans and results to senior leaders, with exceptional executive communication abilities.
- 5-8+ years of experience in FP&A, preferably in manufacturing and/or financial services. Experience in leading and managing direct reports.
- Strong proficiency in handling large data sets and performing complex analyses.
- Ability to communicate financial outcomes and business impacts effectively with leadership and department heads.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage across different functions, levels, and cultures.
- Exceptional consulting and communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and proactively address challenges.
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Office
Duluth, GA
Full Time
September 12, 2025