FP&A Analyst - US - Remote

Department Finance Reports to Manager, FP&A Location Remote (United States) Employment Type Full-time About Sun World Sun World International is a global leader in the breeding, development, and licensing of premium fresh fruit varieties. Backed by Bridgepoint, a leading private equity firm, we partner with growers in more than 30 countries to bring innovative table grape, stone fruit, and other produce varieties to market. Our finance team plays a central role in supporting the company's strategic direction and reporting to our investor base. Sun World was recently named a 'Best in State Company' in California by Forbes. Come grow with us! About the Role We are seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join our growing Finance team and take on meaningful ownership across Sun World's core FP&A processes. This is a fully remote, high-visibility role that will partner directly with department leaders across the organization, support recurring investor deliverables to Bridgepoint, and help drive the ongoing evolution of our budgeting, reporting, and dashboarding infrastructure. Candidates can be based anywhere in the United States, with periodic travel to our California offices required. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who is equally comfortable digging into variance commentary at the GL level as they are producing polished materials for leadership review. Key Responsibilities Annual Budgeting Process • Provide broad oversight and day-to-day ownership across Sun World's annual budgeting cycle, partnering with the FP&A Manager to coordinate timelines, deliverables, and cross-departmental inputs • Serve as a key point of contact for department heads during budget submission and revision cycles, supporting them in Sun World's proprietary budgeting system • Consolidate departmental budgets into the broader corporate financial model and support executive review Monthly Close & Budget vs. Actuals • Own the monthly budget vs. actuals process, including leading recurring check-in meetings with each department to review performance, investigate variances, and capture forward-looking commentary • Maintain consistent, real-time tracking and monitoring of budget vs. actuals across all departments and cost centers • Prepare monthly updates on capital expenditures, headcount, and other key financial metrics for internal leadership Bridgepoint (PE) Reporting • Support the preparation of materials delivered to Bridgepoint, including month-end Board presentation decks, supporting Excel schedules, and ad-hoc analyses • Help ensure all investor-facing deliverables meet a high standard of accuracy, consistency, and presentation quality • Partner with the FP&A Manager on any supplemental requests from the Bridgepoint team Dashboards & Reporting Infrastructure • Build, maintain, and enhance PowerBI dashboards used across the organization, including updates tied to model changes, new KPIs, and evolving stakeholder needs • Identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring reporting workflows • Support broader FP&A team efforts to modernize our reporting stack Cross-Functional Business Partnership • Develop strong working relationships with department leaders across Sun World, acting as a trusted finance resource for operational and strategic questions • Contribute to ad-hoc analyses, business cases, and scenario modeling as needed Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field • 4+ years of progressive FP&A experience (corporate FP&A, investment banking, or consulting) • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, including experience building and maintaining multi-tab operating models • Working proficiency in PowerBI - including building, editing, and maintaining dashboards and reports • Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to translate financial data into clear, well-organized materials for leadership review • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Ability to travel domestically as required (up to 10%) • Self-starter with the discipline and communication habits needed to thrive in a fully remote environment Preferred Qualifications • Experience at a PE-backed or sponsor-owned company • Exposure to agriculture, agritech, food & beverage, or other operationally complex industries • Familiarity with PowerApps, Microsoft Dataverse, or other low-code tooling • Experience supporting month-end close and partnering with Accounting • Prior experience working on a remote or distributed finance team What We Offer • Competitive base salary and annual bonus • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits • 401(k) with company match • Fully remote work with flexibility in location • Opportunity to join a lean, high-impact finance team with significant exposure to senior leadership and investors • A collaborative, growth-oriented culture within a globally recognized company OF NOTE Although this is a 100% remote position, preference will be given to those who live in the Pacific Time Zone. 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