Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Date: Jan 12, 2026

Location:

Salisbury, MD, US, 21804

Req ID: 78529

Job Function: Finance/Accounting

Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

We are recruiting for an experienced Manager of PF&A. The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will manage core finance processes for the Company. These processes include: Reporting, Forecasting and Annual Budgeting. This position will play a critical role in delivering comprehensive strategic decision support and working cross-functionally with all areas of the company to drive business performance. In addition, this position is responsible for identifying and implementing enhanced financial reporting practices and coordinating the annual and quarterly consolidated/planning and forecasting activities. The Manager will report to the Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis and interact frequently with other executives throughout the company.

This person has day to day decision-making authority to resolve issues and problems as they occur. Extraordinary issues and problems will be discussed and resolved on a collaborative basis with his/her supervisor.

We prefer someone be onsite at our Salisbury, MD Corporate Offices with relocation assistance available for qualified candidates. Remote work within 4-5 hours driving distance and a minimum of one week travel per month to Corporate offices required can be considered.

The salary range for this position is $97,000 - $145,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Manage the preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reports. This includes presenting variance insights, tracking cost savings initiatives and developing presentations for the Company’s Board of Directors, Lenders and Family meetings.
Assist with managing the company’s workforce planning forecasting and budgeting processes. This includes establishing timelines, vetting assumptions, preparing executive review summaries and collaborating with HR and business partners on position management.
Provide strategic decision support to drive business performance. This includes leading special projects across the company, analyzing financial statements (i.e. Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow), and conducting competitor benchmarking.
Assists Corporate Accounting in the monthly and year-end close processes and is responsible for the accuracy, preparation and analysis of various monthly financial reports & analyses.
Provide ad-hoc analyses for senior management whenever necessary, ensuring tight deadlines are always met.
Assist with maintaining select modules within OneStream, automating reports and improving work processes; eliminating redundancies & increasing efficiencies. Proactively drive change.
Assist Director & VP as needed, including Executive Presentations, business cases, and BPR/Finance Transformation project activities.

Minimum Education and Experience

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

5+ years of finance/accounting experience or business-related financial analysis experience:

Working knowledge of financial and accounting principles.
Strong analytical ability- deal with ambiguity, synthesize complex data and draw business insights.
Creative problem solver that can identify patterns from disparate sources and deliver comprehensive and actionable analyses.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects within tight timelines.
Ability to effectively communicate point of view to management and cross-functional teams.
A detail oriented approach- must pay close attention to details and error check own work.
Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
Trustworthy with confidential information.
Reliability (attendance and timeliness) important to ensure execution of deliverables.

PREFERRED:

Customer service mindset and ability to work with internal “clients” around the company.
Ability to cope with pressure and changing priorities with a focus on delivering results.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel as well as the ability and eagerness to learn software applications (i.e. SAP, Hyperion Essbase, OneStream, Power BI).
Proactively initiates changes to improve work processes.
Experience in protein, consumer products or foods-related industries is a plus.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.