Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Description

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