About the Client:

Harmonic is excited to be supporting a leading natural pet nutrition company dedicated to crafting premium pet food, treats, and dental chews. With a mission to enhance the health and wellbeing of pets and their families, this company is passionate about providing natural, science-backed nutrition that delivers proven health outcomes. Their collaborative and innovative culture is fueled by a team that's committed to making a positive impact-not only for pets but also for their parents and the planet.

If you're looking to join a purpose-driven organization that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this is your chance to make a real difference.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Profit Forecasting Manager to lead forecasting and financial analysis efforts at this fast-paced and innovative company. This is a unique opportunity to drive strategic decision-making by delivering accurate profit forecasts, developing financial models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Based in Burlington, MA, this role follows a hybrid schedule (Monday-Thursday in-office, Friday remote) and reports directly to the CFO. If you're passionate about data-driven insights, process improvement, and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals, this could be the perfect role for you!

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasts.
• Analyze financial performance, identifying key variances and root causes, and delivering actionable insights.
• Collaborate with demand planning, sales, and marketing teams to ensure alignment between operational and financial forecasts.
• Develop and manage financial models to project sales trends, cost performance, and balance sheet items.
• Create high-quality monthly reporting decks for senior leadership, including scorecards, KPIs, and variance analyses.
• Drive the annual operating plan (AOP) process, ensuring seamless collaboration with function leads and timely delivery of materials.
• Lead efforts to improve forecasting accuracy and implement streamlined processes.
• Coach and mentor finance team members to build technical and leadership skills.

What we need to see (Essential):

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or CPA/CFA preferred).
• 8-10 years of experience in financial planning, profit forecasting, or a similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling tools (e.g., Excel) and familiarity with forecasting systems (e.g., Planful).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Leadership experience with a proven ability to manage and develop teams.

What we would like to see (Non-Essential):

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• A passion for pets and the company's mission to improve their wellbeing.
• A proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Hybrid

Salary: $150,000 - $190,000

If this role is of interest, please send your CV over for a full briefing on the role and company. Alternatively, please share this job posting with your network or anyone who you think may be interested in the role.

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.