Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Camino Search is partnered with a rapidly scaling, technology-driven e-commerce company to appoint an FP&A Manager. The business has grown quickly and is building a high-performing finance function that can deliver strategic insight, strong operational partnership, and accurate forecasting in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly strategic FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, partner cross-functionally, and strengthen the company's financial discipline during a period of rapid expansion. Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Finance, this leader will oversee core planning processes, manage complex forecasting models, and provide actionable insights into margin performance, cost drivers, and operational efficiency. The role is hybrid and based in the San Francisco and Palo Alto area.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the company's budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals

Manage, enhance, and oversee complex financial models across PCOGS, DDP, tariffs, supply chain cost structures, and unit economics

Own Monthly Business Review reporting, delivering executive-level insights and performance narratives

Partner strategically with merchandising, sourcing, production, planning, and procurement leaders to drive informed decision-making

Conduct deep-dive margin, variance, and sensitivity analyses, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational leverage

Improve financial systems, tools, and processes, strengthening visibility into cost drivers and operational KPIs

Guide junior analysts or cross-functional stakeholders, elevating analytical rigor across the finance organization

Translate complex financial data into clear, concise recommendations and influence decision-making at the senior leadership level

Ensure data integrity, validate assumptions, and maintain strong financial governance across planning deliverables

Ideal Candidate Profile

~8-10 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance within dynamic, high-growth environments

Strong modelling expertise with deep understanding of product cost economics, supply chain cost drivers, and unit economics

Advanced Excel or Google Sheets capability; familiarity with financial planning systems (Anaplan, Adaptive, NetSuite, or similar)

Background in e-commerce, retail, consumer goods, or other fast-moving, operationally complex industries

Strong grasp of GAAP, GL review, financial controls, and accounting fundamentals

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence executives and cross-functional leaders

Strategic thinker who is detail-oriented, highly analytical, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity

Proven track record of driving process improvement and elevating financial visibility in scaling organizations

Preferred

Master's Degree (MBA) or relevant certifications

Finance experience in a retail, e-commerce, consumer goods, or supply chain–driven industry

IB / Banking Experience