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Director of Finance

Vista, CA 92081

Posted: 04/24/2026 Job Titles: FIN - Director of FP&A Job Number: 5744 Pay Rate: 200,000

Job Description


Hiring: Director, FP&A PE-backed CPG + eCommerce
Compensation: $200k base (target), + 20% bonus
Reports to CFO
Limited in office, maybe 1x per week


A private equity–backed CPG company is hiring a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead forecasting, strategic modeling, and performance insights across an omnichannel business (eCommerce/DTC + retail/wholesale) with a meaningful manufacturing footprint.

This role is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who can build the models, translate data into decisions, and partner closely with executives and operators to protect margin and improve cash visibility.

What you’ll do
  • Own end-to-end FP&A: forecast, budget, long-range plan, performance reporting
  • Build executive + board-level narratives/materials with the CFO
  • Lead scenario modeling across growth, pricing, costs, and capital allocation
  • Drive profitability insights by channel/customer/product (incl. pricing + promo/ROI)
  • Partner with operations on manufacturing cost drivers, COGS, and working capital
  • Own short-term cash forecasting (including 13-week cash flow) and liquidity visibility
  • Lead and develop a small FP&A team (2 direct reports)

What we’re looking for
  • 10+ years progressive finance experience with significant FP&A ownership
  • Experience across CPG/consumer + manufacturing/operations finance
  • Exposure to eCommerce/DTC and/or Amazon contribution margin economics
  • Strong modeling skills (builder mindset) + executive communication
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment

 

Job Requirements

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Meet Your Recruiter

David Wells
Manager, Executive Search

With almost 20 years’ experience recruiting for accounting and finance, David Wells is an accomplished executive search manager and a seasoned thought partner to Alliance’s clients. He is known for his remarkable recruiting storytelling ability, enabling organizations to translate their corporate visions into compelling narratives that attract and retain top talent. David’s expertise is deep and wide with an emphasis in strategic finance and accounting placements in the consumer packaged goods, medical device, and technology industries. He has a Juris Doctorate from Bond University in Australia and a bachelor’s degree from California State University at Fullerton.

David is an active volunteer in local youth and scholastic organizations and coaches for the AYSO. 

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