Senior FP&A Specialist

Founded in 1954, Vibrant Ingredients is a leading provider of natural, clean label ingredients and systems that power extraordinary food and beverage experiences. The company's broad portfolio - including natural flavors, botanical extracts, functional nutrition, cold brew coffee, tea essences, and food protection solutions - enhances taste, texture, color, shelf life, and performance across a wide range of applications. Vibrant operates four state-of-the-art facilities across the United States and works with leading brands, manufacturers, and foodservice operators. With vertically integrated capabilities and a proven track record of innovation and execution, Vibrant helps customers accelerate to market without compromise.

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and an industry leader in clean label ingredients, we are a true partner. We collaborate with our customers in ways that respect people and the environment. A commitment to Purely Better™ drives our innovation team to discover new, on trend solutions.

As a Senior FP&A Specialist, they willplay a critical role in supporting Vibrant's strategic financial planning and operational decision-making. This position will lead key financial analyses, develop models, and provide actionable insights that drive profitability, cost efficiency, and business growth. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging data to influence strategy and performance across functions.

How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze costs, variances, and key operational metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Partner cross-functionally to provide financial insights that support data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare monthly performance dashboards, variance analyses, and KPI reports.
• Support month-end close processes, including accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations related to FP&A.
• Lead capital expenditure planning and investment analyses, including ROI and payback modeling.
• Contribute to enhancements of FP&A systems and processes (e.g., ERP, BI, and consolidation tools).
• Prepare and deliver presentations and financial reports for senior leadership and board-level discussions.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis-preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Business Central, Power BI, Excel); knowledge of financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Collaborative mindset and self-starter attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.

Work Environment:

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.

What Vibrant Ingredients can offer you:

• Generous time off for vacations
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health & Wellness programs

More about us:

Vibrant Ingredients, headquartered in Lake Mary, FL, is one of the world's leading independent providers of natural ingredients. With a legacy spanning over 70 years, we deliver a diverse portfolio of clean label ingredients and innovative system solutions to the food and beverage industry. Our commitment to quality and performance is reflected in our American-made products, which enhance both taste and functionality. Backed by advanced manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in fermentation, patented cold brew extraction, custom flavor development, and a range of drying and blending technologies. Operating from four state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we ensure the accessibility of real, high-quality ingredients-helping our customers create better-for-you food and beverage for consumers.

"Improving the food and beverages consumed by providing real ingredients from nature that work."

This position is currently classified as on-site.

Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee's employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

EEO Statement

Vibrant Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Vibrant Ingredients will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Vibrant Ingredients in advance.

**Please no external recruiters**

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