Job TypeFull time
Summary of Position:The VP of FP&A is the CFO's closest financial partner, owning all planning, forecasting, and analytical functions across a complex, multi-brand, global CPG business. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to the CEO, CFO, and CD&R ownership team - ideal for a sharp finance leader with genuine commercial curiosity and the credibility to influence at every level of the organization.
Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning & Forecasting- Own the AOP, quarterly reforecast, and long-range plan (LRP) across a global, multi-brand portfolio
- Build rolling forecast models reflecting category, channel, and international market dynamics
- Lead scenario and sensitivity analysis for executive and Board-level decision-making
- Partner with CEO, CFO, and CD&R on the 3-5 year value creation plan
Commercial Finance- Own category level P&Ls across PetSafe, Invisible Fence, SportDOG, and Kurgo
- Model gross-to-net revenue including trade spend, promotional investment, and channel mix (e-commerce, DTC, brick & mortar)
- Support new product launches, innovation pipeline investment, and SKU rationalization
- Build customer and channel profitability views to guide resource allocation
PE Reporting & M&A- Prepare monthly/quarterly Board packages for CD&R including EBITDA bridge, KPI dashboards, and covenant reporting
- Support M&A diligence, integration planning, and synergy tracking for bolt-on acquisitions
- Assist with refinancing or exit preparation processes as required
Cost, OpEx & Working Capital- Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement to forecast COGS, freight, FX, and input cost exposure
- Consolidate and challenge OpEx across Marketing (advertising & promotions), Sales, R&D, and G&A globally
- Own working capital and free cash flow forecasting
Team & Systems- Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team; build a culture of rigor and business partnership
- Drive FP&A process and systems improvements; sponsor planning platform enhancements
QualificationsRequired- 10+ years of progressive finance experience; 3-5+ years leading an FP&A function
- CPG, branded consumer goods, or multi-channel business background
- Deep expertise in multi-brand P&L, gross-to-net modeling, and gross margin analysis
- PE-backed environment experience - Board reporting, EBITDA focus, and value creation frameworks
- Advanced financial modeling; strong ERP and planning system proficiency
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills
Preferred- Multi-currency / international P&L experience
- E-commerce and DTC channel economics (Amazon P&L, contribution margin)
- M&A diligence and integration experience
- Modern FP&A platforms (Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, OneStream)
Leadership CompetenciesStrategic Partnership- Earns trust with commercial leaders by understanding what drives brand performance, not just the P&L
PE Fluency- Comfortable with Board-level rigor, value creation targets, and ownership-oriented accountability
Clarity Under Complexity- Distills a multi-brand, multi-currency, multi-channel business into actionable insight
Builder's Mindset- Improves processes, develops people, and builds infrastructure that scales with the business
Accountability- Sets high standards, owns outcomes, and holds the team to the same
Why PetSafe Brands- Category leader with 800+ patents, global scale, and a brand portfolio built for growth
- PE-backed by CD&R with a clear value creation mandate - FP&A sits at the center of it
- Mission-driven culture centered on helping pets and their owners live better lives
- Knoxville, TN - livable, growing city with a strong talent community
Compensation & Benefits- Competitive base salary + annual performance bonus
- Full medical, dental, and vision | 401(k) with match | Generous PTO
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BENEFITS:Working for PetSafe Brands definitely has its benefits. We offer a collaborative and creative team-oriented work environment where we encourage you to take risks to learn and grow! We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K match. In addition we offer a rich wellness program which includes an onsite health clinic, workout facility and of course, we encourage you to bring your dog to work, which is our whole reason for what we do!
