Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis

Skip To Job Description Thanks for visiting our Job Board. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications. Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis Chicago, IL Full Time Accounting and Finance Senior Manager/Supervisor Share Who We Are:Our story began in 2011 when a group of office workers at a major logistics company in Chicago had a lunch problem. Nearby options were limited, and the team was spending too much time and money traveling to their favorite restaurants. They had an idea: bring Chicago’s local restaurant culture inside the office to sell food.  It was an immediate hit. When they discovered people from other companies sneaking into their office, they knew they were on to something.Fooda pioneered the concept of rotating popup restaurants inside offices. Today, we operate in 60 cities with over 100 million meals served and continue to grow rapidly.Powered by technology and a network of 1500+ restaurants, we feed hungry people at work through a platform of unique food programs located within companies, office buildings, hospitals, schools, distribution centers, and more. At Fooda, we believe a workplace food program should be something employees love and look forward to every day.Who We Are Looking For:Fooda is seeking a Manager of FP&A to be the primary owner of the company’s financial planning and analysis function. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on owning the work directly, with a clear path to grow as the team expands around you.Fooda is entering its next phase of growth, requiring more sophisticated financial planning, enhanced visibility into unit economics, and stronger capital management. This role will build on a solid financial foundation to scale FP&A capabilities, introduce greater rigor, and strengthen financial control across the business. The role will be based in Chicago and is expected to be in office 3 days per week.What You Will Be Doing:Financial Planning and Analysis:Responsible for building and maintaining financial models: budgets, forecasts, reforecasts, and long-range plans.Own variance analysis end-to-end, including data, drivers, narrative, and presentation to leadership.Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and monthly reporting packages.Build scenario and sensitivity models to support business decisions and capital planning.Strategic Finance and Business Partnership:Serve as the primary analytical partner to functional leaders, translating financials into business insightsPrepare executive and board-level materials, including analysis and supporting commentaryPartner with Accounting to ensure accurate and timely close reporting and clean data flows into FP&A outputsProactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities in the P&L and unit economicsInfrastructure and Process Ownership:Own cash flow forecasting and liquidity trackingResponsible for lender compliance reporting and capital management processesImprove FP&A workflows, templates, and reporting infrastructure to support a growing, multi-market businessEvaluate and implement FP&A tools or BI enhancements that improve visibility and reduce manual work What You Should Already Have:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus)5–8+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or related experience, with increasing scope and responsibilityExperience in a high-growth, venture-backed, or fast-paced operating environmentBackground in a multi-unit or high-transaction business (e.g., marketplaces, logistics, food service, retail) preferred.Advanced financial modeling skills and high proficiency in Excel (experience with FP&A or BI tools a plus).Familiarity with AI and automation tools as they apply to financial planning, modeling, and reporting workflows.Strong understanding of financial statements, with the ability to connect P&L performance to...