About Purple CarrotFounded in 2014, Purple Carrot delivers clean, long-lasting energy through the power of plants. As the only company in America devoted entirely to plant-based eating, we have spent over a decade perfecting the balance of protein and fiber that only plants can provide. Offering chef-crafted, dietitian-designed meals delivered right to your door, we make plant-forward eating effortless, flexible, and endlessly exciting. Our menu spans quick weeknight dishes, occasion-worthy dinners, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and ready-to-eat meals. Purple Carrot prioritizes taste and flexibility, offering no membership fees, the freedom to skip or unskip weekly deliveries whenever you want, and a no-pressure, cancel-anytime policy. We pride ourselves on doing plants better than anyone else - and we have the receipts to prove it.DescriptionWe are looking for a Manager, FP&A to join our mission-driven team. This is a role for someone who wants to do more than maintain what exists - someone who can build financial models that reveal what's really driving the business, and turn that insight into recommendations the executive team actually acts on. As an integral part of the Data & Analytics department, you will join forces with our Sr. Manager, Data and Analytics (to whom you will also report) in our continued effort to inspire people to eat more plants!We are looking for candidates who like turning a good foundation into a great one — who enjoy building clean, scalable systems and want real ownership over how the company understands its own numbers.You'll join at a great time to make an impact: there's a solid foundation already in place, supported by our Accounting team, and we're looking for someone to take reporting, forecasting, and financial modeling to the next level — delivering insights and recommendations that help shape decisions at the executive level. This role also directly manages our Accounting Manager, making it a great fit for someone who wants both strategic ownership and people leadership.As the Manager, FP&A, you will be focused on owning our annual budget and forecast process, building financial models that translate data into clear business insight, and partnering with the Data team to automate and streamline how we report on the business — all while providing day-to-day guidance to our Accounting Manager, bringing recommendations directly to our executive team, and collaborating with our parent company's finance team on broader reporting needs.We greatly thank all applicants; however, only those under serious consideration will be contacted.Location This role is based in Chicago, IL, with on-site presence at our office in Fulton Market 3 days per week.Our hybrid approach includes 3 in-office days each week, giving teams the best of both flexibility and collaboration. Many team members choose to come in more often - it’s a great way to stay inspired and engaged with the team.On the Plate Build and maintain financial models that translate business drivers into actionable insights, and present recommendations directly to the executive team to help guide strategic decisionsOwn the annual budget and ongoing forecast process, shaping the assumptions and drivers that guide company decisionsOwn weekly WBR (Weekly Business Review) reporting and KPI tracking - you'll be the person leadership trusts for a clear read on the businessDirectly manage our Accounting Manager, providing guidance and support to ensure close coordination between accounting and financial planningLead ad hoc financial and business analysis (AOV trends, cart economics, promotional impact) and turn your best answers into standing, self-serve reporting others can usePartner directly with the Sr. Manager, Data and Analytics to automate manual, spreadsheet-based reporting and modernize our reporting tools over timePartner with Accounting on the cash flow model, balance sheet, and income statement inputsRun Budget vs. Actual (BvA) reviews that stakeholders actually find usefulServe as a key point of contact with our parent company on financial reporting and analysis requestsAssist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as necessary.Main Ingredients for the Role Tech-savvy and comfortable working directly within QuickBooks Online and the platforms that feed into it — Fishbowl, UKG, and Bill.com5–7 years of experience in FP&A with deep hands-on expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelingBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experienceStrong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, including complex formulas and financial modelingExperience automating reporting with BI tools, SQL, or scriptingExtra Special Sauce Experience managing or mentoring team members is a plus, but not required — what matters most is that you can actually do the work yourself, not just direct someone else doing itA true self-starter who sees a broken process and just fixes it, no permission slip requiredEqually energized by precise, on-time reporting and the bigger project of building better systemsYou're comfortable navigating some ambiguity and enjoy improving processes as you goComfortable being the bridge between finance/accounting and data/engineering worldsGenuinely curious about the "why" behind the numbers, not just the numbers themselvesA steady, supportive presence for a direct report navigating a lot of changeCompensationThe anticipated base salary range for this role is $120,000-$140,000. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on a combination of individual achievements and overall company performance. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, and the posted range is not a guarantee of any specific offer.GarnishWe love our staff, and show it with benefits (including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance), matching retirement plan, generous and flexible paid time off, Purple Carrot box delivery credits, professional development, and the opportunity to work in collaboration with teammates who are passionate about food!Final TouchesWe are committed to a safe and inclusive work environment, free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, handicap, veteran status, or marital status.
About Purple Carrot
Founded in 2014, Purple Carrot delivers clean, long-lasting energy through the power of plants. As the only company in America devoted entirely to plant-based eating, we have spent over a decade perfecting the balance of protein and fiber that only plants can provide. Offering chef-crafted, dietitian-designed meals delivered right to your door, we make plant-forward eating effortless, flexible, and endlessly exciting. Our menu spans quick weeknight dishes, occasion-worthy dinners, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and ready-to-eat meals.
Purple Carrot prioritizes taste and flexibility, offering no membership fees, the freedom to skip or unskip weekly deliveries whenever you want, and a no-pressure, cancel-anytime policy. We pride ourselves on doing plants better than anyone else - and we have the receipts to prove it.
Description
We are looking for a Manager, FP&A to join our mission-driven team. This is a role for someone who wants to do more than maintain what exists - someone who can build financial models that reveal what's really driving the business, and turn that insight into recommendations the executive team actually acts on. As an integral part of the Data & Analytics department, you will join forces with our Sr. Manager, Data and Analytics (to whom you will also report) in our continued effort to inspire people to eat more plants!
We are looking for candidates who like turning a good foundation into a great one — who enjoy building clean, scalable systems and want real ownership over how the company understands its own numbers.
You'll join at a great time to make an impact: there's a solid foundation already in place, supported by our Accounting team, and we're looking for someone to take reporting, forecasting, and financial modeling to the next level — delivering insights and recommendations that help shape decisions at the executive level. This role also directly manages our Accounting Manager, making it a great fit for someone who wants both strategic ownership and people leadership.
As the Manager, FP&A, you will be focused on owning our annual budget and forecast process, building financial models that translate data into clear business insight, and partnering with the Data team to automate and streamline how we report on the business — all while providing day-to-day guidance to our Accounting Manager, bringing recommendations directly to our executive team, and collaborating with our parent company's finance team on broader reporting needs.
We greatly thank all applicants; however, only those under serious consideration will be contacted.
Location
- This role is based in Chicago, IL, with on-site presence at our office in Fulton Market 3 days per week.
- Our hybrid approach includes 3 in-office days each week, giving teams the best of both flexibility and collaboration. Many team members choose to come in more often - it’s a great way to stay inspired and engaged with the team.
On the Plate
- Build and maintain financial models that translate business drivers into actionable insights, and present recommendations directly to the executive team to help guide strategic decisions
- Own the annual budget and ongoing forecast process, shaping the assumptions and drivers that guide company decisions
- Own weekly WBR (Weekly Business Review) reporting and KPI tracking - you'll be the person leadership trusts for a clear read on the business
- Directly manage our Accounting Manager, providing guidance and support to ensure close coordination between accounting and financial planning
- Lead ad hoc financial and business analysis (AOV trends, cart economics, promotional impact) and turn your best answers into standing, self-serve reporting others can use
- Partner directly with the Sr. Manager, Data and Analytics to automate manual, spreadsheet-based reporting and modernize our reporting tools over time
- Partner with Accounting on the cash flow model, balance sheet, and income statement inputs
- Run Budget vs. Actual (BvA) reviews that stakeholders actually find useful
- Serve as a key point of contact with our parent company on financial reporting and analysis requests
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as necessary.
Main Ingredients for the Role
- Tech-savvy and comfortable working directly within QuickBooks Online and the platforms that feed into it — Fishbowl, UKG, and Bill.com
- 5–7 years of experience in FP&A with deep hands-on expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, including complex formulas and financial modeling
- Experience automating reporting with BI tools, SQL, or scripting
Extra Special Sauce
- Experience managing or mentoring team members is a plus, but not required — what matters most is that you can actually do the work yourself, not just direct someone else doing it
- A true self-starter who sees a broken process and just fixes it, no permission slip required
- Equally energized by precise, on-time reporting and the bigger project of building better systems
- You're comfortable navigating some ambiguity and enjoy improving processes as you go
- Comfortable being the bridge between finance/accounting and data/engineering worlds
- Genuinely curious about the "why" behind the numbers, not just the numbers themselves
- A steady, supportive presence for a direct report navigating a lot of change
Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $120,000-$140,000. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on a combination of individual achievements and overall company performance. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, and the posted range is not a guarantee of any specific offer.
Garnish
We love our staff, and show it with benefits (including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance), matching retirement plan, generous and flexible paid time off, Purple Carrot box delivery credits, professional development, and the opportunity to work in collaboration with teammates who are passionate about food!
Final Touches
We are committed to a safe and inclusive work environment, free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, handicap, veteran status, or marital status.
Purple Carrot started with just a seed of an idea in 2014. Our vision is a world where plant-based eating is at the core of living well. Every day, on this mission, we’re breaking boundaries with plant-based eating. We value learning from customers, an ownership mindset, integrity, winning together, and being bold. We need your expertise on our team to make things happen! OUR CORE VALUESLearning from Customers We listen to our customer's voice as the foundation for every decision and action Making it Happen We are scrappy, have a bias for action, act with speed and urgency, and are hungry to get it done Ownership We take our mission seriously, ask ‘how might we’ even when it’s the harder path, make no excuses, and hold ourselves accountable to own the outcomeIntegrityWe do what’s right, work thoughtfully and ethically in a way that fosters trust with our customers, teammates, partners and communityWinning Together We embrace differences as an advantage, respect one another, and let the best idea winBeing BoldWe think big with tenacious curiosity, challenge the status quo, and are passionate about making our vision a reality
Purple Carrot started with just a seed of an idea in 2014. Our vision is a world where plant-based eating is at the core of living well. Every day, on this mission, we’re breaking boundaries with plant-based eating. We value learning from customers, an ownership mindset, integrity, winning together, and being bold. We need your expertise on our team to make things happen!
OUR CORE VALUES
Learning from Customers We listen to our customer's voice as the foundation for every decision and action
Making it Happen We are scrappy, have a bias for action, act with speed and urgency, and are hungry to get it done
Ownership We take our mission seriously, ask ‘how might we’ even when it’s the harder path, make no excuses, and hold ourselves accountable to own the outcome
Integrity
We do what’s right, work thoughtfully and ethically in a way that fosters trust with our customers, teammates, partners and community
Winning Together
We embrace differences as an advantage, respect one another, and let the best idea win
Being Bold
We think big with tenacious curiosity, challenge the status quo, and are passionate about making our vision a reality
