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 highimpact finance roleconsolidates 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 endtoend 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!
