Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis

MANAGER, FP&A

Gatekeeper Systems, Inc.

Foothill Ranch, CA

About Gatekeeper Systems

Gatekeeper Systems stands proudly as the foremost global leader in retail loss prevention, operations management, and analytics, with headquarters based in Foothill Ranch, California. We maintain a strong presence across the globe, with offices in the UK, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Germany, France, and Canada, fostering a diverse team of 450 talented employees. Over the past 25 years, Gatekeeper Systems has been at the forefront of the industry, demonstrating our commitment to excellence through cutting-edge technologies and unparalleled customer service.

About the Role

The Manager, FP&A will manage the financial planning, forecasting, and analytical functions to deliver strategic insights that drive business performance and value creation. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, FP&A, this role oversees FP&A team responsibilities and partners cross-functionally with senior leadership across the organization. This represents a unique opportunity to join our dynamic private equity environment and work alongside our investment team to shape the Company's financial strategy.

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Coordinate the Company's annual budgeting process and monthly/quarterly forecasting cycles, partnering with department heads to build detailed, accurate department budgets
• Own the development and maintenance of the consolidated P&L, Cash Flow, and Balance Sheet forecasts and present variance analyses and actionable recommendations to the executive team
• Maintain dynamic, multi-year financial models spanning product strategies, customer profitability, capital allocation, and long-range planning scenarios
• Manage the forecast process end-to-end, ensuring alignment between operational plans and financial targets

Business Analysis & Decision Support

• Develop deep knowledge of the Company's complete business lifecycle to identify areas of inefficiency and lead improvement initiatives using systems and advanced analytical reporting
• Evaluate complex business problems and build quantitative models to support strategic decisions across Finance, Customer Experience, Sales, Operations, and Manufacturing
• Aggregate and analyze inventory on a monthly basis; review inventory risk and opportunities with the CFO and recommend corrective actions
• Analyze revenue, COGS, and margin trends to provide insights that inform pricing, product, and go-to-market strategies
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses utilizing financial, operational, and sales data to address emerging business questions

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Deliver timely, accurate, and effective analyses and reporting of key financial metrics to the Senior Director of FP&A and CFO enabling informed strategic decisions
• Develop and report KPIs in collaboration with Senior Management using various reporting tools and software
• Review monthly results against budget and forecast, prepare variance explanations, and highlight issues and recommendations to leadership
• Provide regular reporting and presentations to Senior Director of FP&A, CFO and private equity stakeholders

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Foster a high-performance culture of continuous learning and professional growth
• Drive ongoing improvement of the Company's reporting practices, enhancing the quality of information provided and the efficiency of its production through process and technology improvements including demonstrated use of AI tools to drive productivity
• Serve as a key interface between Finance and internal stakeholders across all departments and regions, ensuring consistent and reliable reporting support

Core Competencies

• Uncompromised approach to and respect for confidentiality
• Unquestionable workplace ethics
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Strong ability to collaborate and develop relationships across the organization to enable effective completion of business objectives
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized
• Results-oriented, with an ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to think strategically and creatively; highly-driven, self-motivated, and intellectually curious
• Ability to present complex information in a concise, well-formatted manner to audiences ranging from operational teams to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive Finance experience with an emphasis in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience managing or leading a finance team
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling; experience with BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred
• ERP experience required; Navision / Business Central experience a plus
• Experience in revenue, COGS, and margin analysis/budgeting
• Private equity or sponsor-backed company experience strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing/product costing experience
• Experience with multiple entity consolidation and reporting

What We Offer

• Attractive Total Compensation Package
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; Life/ADD/LTD insurance; FSA/HSA options
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Observance of 11 paid company holidays

Equal Opportunity

Gatekeeper Systems, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any protected basis.