Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

About NFW

NFW is a circularity platform for plastic-free performance materials. NFW follows three Ground Rules in everything we develop: start well, stay clean, end well. While nearly everything in the built world relies on some type of plastic that began as crude oil and that will become plastic pollution, we are establishing a new material reality. We believe all materials should begin and end as nutrients, ready for the next growth cycle—true circularity.

Our multi-material platform serves a wide range of industries—from fashion and footwear to automotive and upholstery. NFW technology embeds seamlessly into existing supply chains, enabling the world’s most iconic brands to design and scale products with high-performance, plastic-free materials. NFW makes global brands more sustainable, empowering them to create without plastics. Alongside the boldest brands and visionary designers, we are pioneering a naturally circular, post-oil economy.

NFW is a company of trailblazers, innovators and bold thinkers, committed to reinventing the way things are made. We never stop learning. We are fiercely curious about the world and how to improve it for everyone. We offer competitive salary, paid vacation and sick time, flexible work-life balance, great colleagues and more!

Position Description

Reporting to the Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A), the FP&A Manager will support the Financial Planning and forecasting process, budget management, and be heavily involved in working with the MIRUM business unit.

The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent financial acumen, financial forecasting and modeling experience, prioritization, and communication skills. A strong attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines consistently and to work well under pressure is a must. The successful candidate will be able to navigate complex relationships and provide business insight and partnership during all stages of the company’s growth. This position is remote, with limited travel to Peoria, IL.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of financial reporting and forecasts for Management, BOD and Investors.
• Support performance management activities of the organization. Communicates performance metrics and helping business partners understand the efficiency and effectiveness of operations; monitoring metrics on a regular basis; ensuring business leaders are reacting to exceptions or trends; and escalating significant financial risks.
• Manage financial systems. Support the finance organization’s development of the ERP, championing report build-outs and module/system changes, as well as lead the architecture and administration of EPM.
• Working with department managers to develop short-term and long-term business plans.
• Support the CFO, other executives, and the Senior Director of FP&A on debt and equity financings.
• Preparing financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions.
• Deep diving into COGS and supporting the Gross Margin Task Force on building visibility into our unit economics and finding cost improvements over time.
• Prepare monthly budget vs. actual analysis and weekly financial forecasting down to EBITDA
• Preparing analysis and business cases to help understand the return of the organization’s activities and investments.
• Promoting a risk-aware culture, ensure efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to require standards and processes.
• Leading, recruiting, developing, and motivating a high-performing team that will drive the success of the finance department.

Requirements

• Targeting 10+ years of global Financial Planning and analysis experience within a large organization, with some preference for those who have aided in scaling a company
• 3-statement financial modeling experience
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in performing all essential duties
• Genuinely excited by change in a rapidly growing company
• Strong organizational skills & attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Education: BS or BA in Accounting or Business preferred and/or equivalent experience, MBA is a plus

Special Competencies

• Experience with ERP’s (GSS a plus) and EPM’s
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail and focus on accuracy is a must
• Prior experience in scaling a hypergrowth company

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to converse with others.
• Ability to view computer screen or other variously assigned work activities.
• Frequent use of hands to grasp, handle, or feel.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Regular standing, walking, and reaching.
• Occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

• Primarily operates in office and occasionally manufacturing environments. Possible hybrid opportunity.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, keyboards, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets.
• Occasionally required to use personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to travel when required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team in which members of all backgrounds can contribute and thrive. In compliance with state and federal law, the Company does not discriminate in employment or administration of its programs and policies on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service. Our policy reflects and affirms the Company’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all unlawful discriminatory practices.

See https://www.naturalfiberwelding.com/people for more information about the Company and its culture