Manager, FP&A

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Director FP&A, the Manager FP&A will execute all financial planning and analysis functions, and lead the budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and various operational analysis. This role will be responsible for providing insights and analytics to support business decision making. It will include the planning, coordination, analysis and “executive ready” communication of the quarterly and annual forecasts/budgets, business case evaluation and analytics of the Company’s performance and business opportunities.

Key Accountabilities

• Own the quarterly and annual budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes, including budget and KPIs tracking, including planning and coordinating such processes across various groups in the Company;
• Build strong financial models for the business, utilizing understanding of financial reporting and cash flow / capital structure information;
• Review monthly and quarterly management reports and generate actionable insights for key stakeholders;
• Support the ESG function with data extraction, data analytic, climate strategy and the preparation of the annual ESG report;
• Partner with our internal accounting team on monthly and quarterly close process, financial reporting, and preparation of financial statements;
• Challenge the status quo by continuously identifying areas of improvement and issues, and finding solutions;
• Ensure the execution of team deliverables and adapt team priorities based on changing needs;
• Prepare insightful presentations for management and the Board of Directors.
   

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance required;
CPA or CFA designation preferred;
8+ years of finance, corporate or FP&A experience;
Retail industry experience is an asset;
Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills along with understanding of financial reporting (IFRS) and cash flow information;
Critical thinker with the ability to think big picture and conduct the right level of analysis depending on requirements;
Capacity to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks with tight deadlines in a fast paced and high-volume environment;
Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives;
Exceptional skills in Excel and PowerPoint;
Excellent communication skills;
Experience with SAP and BW is an asset.