Senior FP&A Analyst (Cheese)

Within our Corporate FP&A team located in Denver Leprino is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to help strengthen how we evaluate growth, pricing, and performance across our cheese business. This role sits at the center of commercial decision-making, supporting how we assess opportunities, structure deals, and understand margin across domestic and international markets. Your work will directly support smarter investments, clearer financial visibility, and disciplined growth as we continue to expand our global footprint.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $89,000 and $101,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 10%.

What Youll Do:

• Build and deliver financial insights that help shape Leprinos commercial strategy across domestic and international markets.

• Partner with Business Development to analyze opportunities, evaluate profitability, and recommend smart paths for growth.

• Develop clear, accurate financial models that assess contract performance and guide negotiation decisions.

• Maintain reporting tools and dashboards, using Business Intelligence systems to keep data reliable and easy to access.

• Prepare and present financial performance packages to senior leaders, turning data into stories that inspire action.

• Support budgeting and long-range planning by coordinating inputs, validating assumptions, and ensuring consistency.

• Conduct competitive and economic analysis to identify shifts in dairy markets and pricing opportunities.

• Lead the creation and maintenance of standard reporting templates and train others on their use.

• Participate in month-end close and reconciliation activities, ensuring reporting is both timely and accurate.

• Work with cross-functional partners in Operations, Product Management, and R&D to evaluate landed margins and recommend improvements.

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadershiphelping connect financial outcomes to broader business priorities.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, commercial finance, or business development support.

• Advanced Excel and Business Intelligence (BI) system proficiency, along with working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP tools.

• Demonstrated ability to build models, reports, and presentations that communicate complex financial data clearly.

• Experience coordinating budgeting or forecasting processes.

• Ability to travel up to 10% for key business and planning meetings.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.

• Six (6) or more years of FP&A experience within manufacturing, food, or CPG industries.

• Experience developing dashboards or automated reporting using BI platforms.

• Background supporting both domestic and international commercial operations.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individuals unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprinos history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. Weve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the worlds largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the Worlds Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company. From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?