Financial Analyst - FP&A

WHO ARE WE?

We are the VMS Co-Op, a group of fast growing companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) space. The VMS Co-Op includes OLLY, SmartyPants and future acquisitions to come! This position's home company is OLLY.

THE ROLE:  Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – VMS (Overheads, P&L & Cash)

This is a high impact finance role consolidates and governs an $800M+ retail sales P&L across Olly & Smarty Pants. You will serve as the trusted right hand to the VMS Senior FP&A Manager, to own key parts of the monthly landing, forecast cadence, and close orchestration; harmonizing reporting across both OpCos; and leading the overheads performance agenda while supporting full P&L and cash analytics. You “own the story” for the lines you cover and help the team move from data → insight → decision quickly. 

THE OPPORTUNITY 

This Financial Analyst supports end to end FP&A across the P&L (Revenue → GM → UOP → Cash) for both operating companies, with a dedicated focus on Overheads. You’ll partner with budget owners, translate analysis into clear narratives, and drive actions that land targets 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Monthly Landing & Forecast Cadence 

• Run preclose risk/opportunity (R&O) and bridge analyses across key lines (Revenue, GM, BMI, Overheads, UOP) and Cash. 

• Deliver accurate rolling forecasts with drivers, sensitivities, and clear actions to close gaps. 

• Craft concise executive narratives: what moved, why it moved, and what we’ll do next. 

Month End Reporting & Close Orchestration 

• Colead elements of month end close with Accounting (cutoff, accruals, late post governance—especially for Overheads). 

• Produce timely, accurate close packs for both OpCos and reconcile to the consolidated VMS view. 

• Maintain auditable workings; ensure compliance with policy, Table of Authority, and controls. 

Harmonized Reporting & Forums (Across Both OpCos) 

• Standardize the KPI dictionary, deck templates, and forum cadence so OLLY and SmartyPants share the same look/feel/process for weekly performance, MBRs/QBRs, AOP, and 3YP. 

• Maintain a single source of truth for models, queries, mapping, and master data logic; drive automation (Power BI/Tableau). 

Overheads Ownership (Primary Focus) 

• Own overheads planning, forecasting, bridges (rate/volume/one-offs), and spend governance with budget owners and HR. 

• Build visibility (dashboards + executive summaries), track actions, and land inyear targets. 

P&L Performance Management (Beyond Overheads) 

• Build driver based models and variance analysis across Revenue, GM, BMI, Overheads, and UOP; translate insights into decisions. 

• Partner cross functionally (Sales, Marketing/Innovation, Supply Chain, HR) to quantify tradeoffs and prioritize interventions. 

Cash & Working Capital 

• Support cash forecasting and WC analytics (DSO/DIO/DPO, CCC/CTN); connect movements to operating drivers. 
• Maintain action logs that improve cash conversion; reconcile cash outcomes to P&L and balance sheet drivers. 

SUCCESS METRICS

• Forecast accuracy within ±1–2% on priority P&L lines; cash forecast variance trending down quarter over quarter.  
• Overheads on track with transparent bridges, mitigations, and a living actions log that lands in year targets.  
• Harmonized reporting live across both OpCos; crisp monthly exec pack delivered on time, every time.  
• Cycle time reduction from data → insight → decision via automation and clean master data.  
• Executive storytelling: that drives decisions (not just information sharing). 

CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED

• Experience: 1-3 years in FP&AR/Commercial Finance (CPG/retail preferred); multi-entity exposure a plus.  
• Technical: Advanced Excel; Power BI/Tableau (Anaplan/D365 a plus). Strong modeling and driver based forecasting.  
• Communication: Excellent verbal/written skills; storytelling that simplifies complexity for senior stakeholders.  
• Ways of Working: Bias for action, detail oriented, resilient, collaborative; thrives in fast paced, ambiguous environments.  
• Control Mindset: Comfortable with accruals, cutoff, policy/TOA compliance, and audit ready documentation. 

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS  

• Initial video screen with a member of our Talent team  
• Round 1: Conversation with the Hiring Manager + 1-2 conversations with other cross-functional team members  
• Round 2: 2-3 conversations with team or cross functional Ollies  
• Final Round: Homework*  

*Our final round is called Homework. Candidates who participate in this round are given 3 questions in advance to answer and present to the interview panel they previously spoke with in the process. We understand every candidate is different. If you need a reasonable accommodation to adjust this procedure, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can evaluate and provide other options that work for your needs 

THE DETAILS 

• LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
• HOURS: Full-time, exempt (salaried) 
• TRAVEL: Up to ~10% for key forums and planning cycles  
• MANAGER: Senior Director, Head of Commercial & Strategy, VMS
• PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. 
• The base pay for this role is $71,000 - $83,000 based on experience.

WHAT WE OFFER:  

• An opportunity to work with an intelligent, inspiring, and extraordinarily fun team  
• We pay 100% of the premiums for employee-only medical, dental + orthodontics, and vision insurance
• 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year 
• 100% Paid parental leave, Fertility + Adoption Benefits  
• Annual Bonus   
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match  
• Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends  
• Free product  
• And much more!