Director, FP&A & Strategic Growth

Algoma Central Corporation; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Algoma Central Corporation seeks a Senior Manager/Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. You will deliver strategic analysis, drive profitability, and support capital investments.

The role requires heavy collaboration with executives and cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will oversee the planning cycle, develop financial models, and provide actionable insights to guide decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting or Finance or a related field.
• MBA, CPA, or CFA designation required.
• 10+ years of relevant financial experience, preferably in an asset-intensive industry.
• Five years of progressive leadership or management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Extensive experience in complex budgeting/forecasting, financial analysis, strategic modeling and management reporting.
• Advanced mastery of modelling in Excel and other analytical reporting tools. Experience integrating and implementing AI tools is a strong asset.
• Experience using large ERP software systems, preferably Workday, including Adaptive Planning.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and capable of working closely with and presenting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects of various diverse scopes in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A functions including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Develop standard costing models across all operations and update periodically.
• Review statements and GL to explain variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Provide insights on trends and drive actions for senior management.
• Support analysis of new business opportunities, acquisitions and capital investments.
• Create internal metrics and dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

IFRS knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Strategic modeling

Excel modelling

AI tool integration

ERP systems (Workday)

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting or Finance

MBA, CPA, or CFA designation

Tools

Workday

Adaptive Planning

Job description

Algoma Central Corporation seeks a Senior Manager/Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. You will deliver strategic analysis, drive profitability, and support capital investments.

The role requires heavy collaboration with executives and cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will oversee the planning cycle, develop financial models, and provide actionable insights to guide decision-making.