Focus Camera

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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Location: Brooklyn, NY (On-site) About Us At Focus Camera, we fuel creativity, support our partners, and deliver exceptional customer experience. Guided by our core values—teamwork, responsibility, excellence, adaptability, and results—we collaborate to build scalable solutions that drive growth. Founded in 1966 as a family-owned business, Focus Camera has grown to 150+ employees across three locations: our Brooklyn headquarters and store, our 90,000 sq. ft. warehouse in North Brunswick, NJ, and our Lakewood, NJ retail store. We specialize in consumer electronics and pro audio, partnering with leading brands such as Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, Yamaha, Fender, and Ninja. Role Overview As the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager, you’ll play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and executive reporting; mature our operating strategy; and strengthen the organization’s finance function. The FP&A Manager will interact regularly with cross-functional leaders in a fast-paced, high-growth environment providing clarity for leadership, predictability for the business, and increased profitability. Responsibilities: • Own company-wide budgeting, monthly/quarterly forecasting, and variance analysis (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow). • Develop and maintain driver-based financial models for bookings, revenue recognition, gross margin, OPEX, and cash runway. • Analyze performance data from business, operations, and software systems to identify trends, patterns, and insights. Convert business performance objectives and requirements into clear and actionable KPI reports & dashboards. • Assist the Controller in month-end closing activities, including the preparation of reconciliations, assists with month-end/fiscal year-end close, audits, and ad hoc requests. • Lead, mentor, and evaluate the AR / Marketplace Claims team (2 teammates), providing constant support; ensure high levels of productivity, accuracy, and professional development. • Evaluate and implement finance systems (ERP/GL, FP&A tooling, BI); drive automation and data quality. • Work with Controller to develop strategy to meet the needs of the business and to support a fast-growing Company. • Serve as liaison between the business and Finance to detect and correct P&L issues, ensure appropriate cost control, accurate forecasting, and insightful business understanding • Assist in other various strategic and operational projects and ad hoc analysis as needed Requirements • 5–8 years of progressive FP&A experience. Preferably within Retail or CPG. • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA/CPA a plus. • Advanced Excel modeling experience a must. • Proficiency in financial reporting, modelling, and data analysis tools such as Power BI, Sage Intacct. • Proven analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and quantitative abilities. • Executive-ready communication; can distill complexity and influence decisions. • Experience preparing Board materials, partnering with auditors, and supporting fundraising preferred. • Ability to work in-office four days a week Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: In person