Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Staffing Partner: Vangst

Client: Confidential – Top Rochester, NY–Based Organization

Location: Rochester, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $70,000–$100,000 base

About the Role:

Vangst is partnering with one of our top clients in the Rochester, NY market to identify a talented Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join their team. This is a confidential search for a well-established organization operating within manufacturing, production, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments.

Position Overview:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst supports budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis for organizations operating within manufacturing, production, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. This role partners closely with Finance, Accounting, and Operations teams to deliver insights that drive efficiency, cost control, and informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Support annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning
• Build and maintain financial models aligned with manufacturing and production operations
• Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities impacting financial performance

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Perform variance analysis across volume, labor, materials, overhead, and margin
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for leadership
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights

Operations & Business Partnership

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Accounting to support production and cost initiatives
• Analyze cost drivers, margins, and operational efficiency within manufacturing and CPG environments
• Support inventory, COGS, and production-related financial analysis

Process & Compliance

• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and documentation of financial data and reporting
• Follow SOPs and internal controls in regulated or quality-driven environments
• Identify opportunities to improve forecasting, reporting, and financial processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3–7 years of FP&A, financial analysis, or operations finance experience
• Experience within manufacturing, production, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP system experience required
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Exposure to standard costing, inventory, and COGS analysis
• Experience supporting cross-functional operational teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Prior experience in regulated or high-growth industries

About Vangst:

Vangst is the leading staffing and recruiting partner for the cannabis and adjacent industries. We connect top talent with high-growth companies across operations, manufacturing, finance, corporate leadership, and more. Our team brings deep industry expertise and a hands-on, consultative approach to every search, ensuring long-term alignment for both clients and candidates.