Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

• Support the creation and preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting including total cost reporting divisional financials and cost allocation analysis

• Coordinate the annual and quarterly planning cycles with business divisions by developing planning approaches facilitating discussions connecting priorities capturing outcomes and producing operational plans metrics and targets
• Support performance management activities for assigned executives and their teams including budget oversight headcount reporting and hiring plan analysis
• Partner with the Senior Manager to ensure team deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
• Track progress on departmental projects and strategic initiatives ensuring milestones and objectives are met
• Identify recommend and implement process improvements and best practices to strengthen efficiency and reporting quality
• Partner with leaders across the organization to ensure cost allocations follow established methodologies and are consistently applied
• Produce key metrics dashboards and reporting that enable leaders to effectively manage their departments
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support collaboration and information sharing
• Participate in special projects requiring financial reporting analysis or technical accounting input

• University degree in business finance accounting or a related field

• CPA or MBA is preferred
• Strong knowledge of budgeting forecasting financial reporting and financial modelling
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance or accounting function with exposure to project based work
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts as well as practical experience with budgeting forecasting cost accounting and related methodologies
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while meeting deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to interpret data develop insights and recommend solutions
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Excel Power BI and PowerPoint and experience working with financial systems
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports and work with partners across the organization
• Strong planning and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

• Experience supporting senior leaders through planning and reporting cycles
• Experience working on process improvement initiatives or financial systems optimization
• Experience in large scale or complex business environments
• Familiarity with performance measurement frameworks or operational dashboards

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