Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager - Local Crafts Group

FP&A Manager

Location: Austin, TX/ Remote / Full Time

This position is not eligible for sponsorship or approved for third party recruiters.

The Challenge and The Opportunity

Local Crafts Group, a Blue Point Capital Partners brand is actively seeking an energetic and experienced Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to become a valuable member of our finance team. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will engage with various team members across their assigned function and take the lead in financial planning and analysis initiatives. The insights and recommendations provided will be instrumental in supporting informed strategic decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Own and maintain the company’s comprehensive 3-statement budget and forecasting model, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow assumptions for each brand in the portfolio.
• Financial Close Support: Collaborate with the accounting team to assist in the monthly close process through detailed budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis across multiple brands.
• KPI Tracking and Reporting: Define and monitor operational KPIs at both the brand and portfolio levels. Build and automate reporting dashboards using Power BI to provide real-time insights across channels and brands.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams in marketing, merchandising, fulfillment, and operations to deliver data-driven insights that influence company and brand strategies. Develop methodologies to enhance capital allocation and ROI on key business initiatives across the portfolio.
• Executive and Board Reporting: Prepare high-visibility reporting packages for the executive team and board, supporting long-range strategic planning and performance evaluations for individual brands and the overall portfolio.
• Retail and E-Commerce Analytics: Analyze financial and operational performance metrics for retail, e-commerce, and D2C channels. Provide insights into customer acquisition, product profitability, channel performance, and margin optimization.
• Portfolio Optimization: Conduct financial analyses to identify opportunities for synergies across brands, such as shared services, bulk procurement, or unified marketing strategies.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses to evaluate new initiatives, such as product launches, pricing strategies, and market expansions, ensuring alignment with financial goals and KPIs for all brands.

The Team

Our team consists of over 130 members located across the United States. With a shared commitment and passion for innovation, we prioritize user-friendly designs and exceptional quality. Every day, we are dedicated to designing, creating, manufacturing, and delivering craft products to our enthusiastic makers worldwide.

About Us

Local Crafts Group, (formerly Premier Needle Arts (PNA)), manages five well-known brands: Connecting Threads, Knit Picks, Superior Threads, Crochet.com and Berroco. Our hands-on approach helps us provide fabrics, threads, yarns, and tools that meet our customers' preferences while maintaining exceptional quality.

Available through dedicated consumer websites, Amazon, wholesale distributors, local retail partners, and consumer shows, our products are accessible to craft enthusiasts. Local Crafts Group is headquartered in Vancouver, WA, and is part of the BPCP portfolio.

As an equal opportunity employer, Local Crafts Group is committed to creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive work environment. We empower each team member to reach their full potential and foster an atmosphere that inspires creativity among our customers.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Finance or Accounting, Business, Analytics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic finance, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting or another related field.
• Deep understanding of GAAP accounting.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial reporting software and Power BI required; experience with ERP systems, particularly NetSuite, is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask.
• An agile self-starter with a strong sense of ownership who thrives in an ever-changing work environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings to a variety of audiences.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits

Our compensation package is designed to match industry standards and account for factors like your geographical location, expertise, and years of experience. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll have access to performance-based bonuses and a wide range of benefits.

The starting pay range for this exempt/salary position is:

$90,000 - $125,000 per year.

Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package, including: 

• Multiple medical, dental and vision plan options after 30 days (with company contributions to the premium costs)
• Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and worldwide travel assistance benefits
• Voluntary life and income replacement plans
• Robust Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling, legal, financial and health advocacy services
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay policies
• Employee discounts at all Premier Needle Arts companies!