Director FP&A

Altis Technology; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis Technology in Ottawa seeks a Director, Financial Planning and Analysis to lead corporate planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting, supporting profitability and executive decision-making.

You will partner with executives and operational leaders to translate financial and manufacturing data into actionable recommendations, overseeing FP&A professionals across management reporting and business-partner support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of FP&A and business analysis experience in a complex environment.
• 10+ years of management experience leading teams.
• CPA designation or MBA completed.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing finance, costing, inventory, margins and KPIs.
• Experience turning strategic objectives into financial and operational plans.
• Advanced Excel and reporting systems proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, variance analysis and management reporting.
• Develop detailed financial models, projections, business cases, and project prioritization analyses.
• Partner with manufacturing and operations to evaluate costs, margins, inventory, capital investments and performance.
• Establish financial and operational KPIs connected to key value drivers.
• Deliver executive reporting highlighting results, risks, opportunities, and actions.
• Strengthen financial systems, reporting processes and decision-support capabilities.

Skills

FP&A leadership

Budgeting & Forecasting

Team management

Manufacturing finance

CPA or MBA

Advanced Excel

BI & reporting systems

Education

CPA designation or MBA

University degree in related discipline

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Reporting systems

Job description

Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Location: Ottawa, ON, hybrid with 3-5 days on-site
Compensation: $145,000-$165,000 annually
Language: Advanced English and French reading and oral communication, with intermediate written proficiency
Background Check Requirement: Background check and eligibility to obtain a security clearance

About the Opportunity

Our client, a prominent federal Crown corporation operating within a complex manufacturing environment, is seeking a Director, Financial Planning and Analysis. You will lead corporate planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting while supporting operational excellence and long-term profitability.

Reporting to a senior Finance leader, you will lead FP&A professionals across management reporting and business-partner support. You will work closely with executives, operational leaders, and project teams to turn financial and manufacturing data into actionable recommendations.

Whats In It for You

Youll join an iconic Canadian organization that values innovation, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning. This is an opportunity to influence executive decisions and strengthen an FP&A function with organization-wide impact.

Your Responsibilities

• Youll lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Youll develop detailed financial models, projections, business cases, and project-prioritization analyses.
• Youll partner with manufacturing and operational leaders to evaluate production costs, margins, inventory, capital investments, and performance.
• Youll establish financial and operational KPIs connected to key value drivers.
• Youll deliver executive reporting that identifies results, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Youll strengthen financial systems, reporting processes, and decision-support capabilities.

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A and business analysis experience, including within a complex manufacturing or production environment.
• 10+ years of progressive management experience leading high-performing teams.
• A university degree in a related discipline, combined with a CPA designation and/or MBA.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing finance, including costing, inventory, margin analysis, operational KPIs, and capital investments.
• Demonstrated experience transforming strategic objectives into practical financial and operational plans.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting, business intelligence, and reporting systems.

Note from the Hiring Manager

Were looking for a collaborative FP&A leader who understands manufacturing operations and can turn complex information into clear direction and meaningful action.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.