Finance Manager

MasterHill Talent; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager to enhance financial planning and decision-making. This role involves leading budgeting and forecasting processes, analyzing financial results to provide strategic insights, and improving expense management. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation and over five years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools. This role is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial management, FP&A, or corporate accounting.
• Ability to interpret data and communicate insights clearly.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles.
• Analyze financial results and prepare insights for senior management.
• Oversee expense management processes and strengthen cost control.
• Build financial models and dashboards for performance understanding.
• Partner with departments to support initiatives and alignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

My client is seeking a well-rounded Finance Manager to support company-wide financial planning, budgeting, expense management, and business performance analysis. This role works closely with senior leaders, providing insights that guide decision-making and improve operational efficiency across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles, ensuring accurate, timely, and well-supported financial projections.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and prepare meaningful insights and recommendations to support senior management.
• Oversee expense management processes and help strengthen cost control, reporting accuracy, and financial governance.
• Improve financial processes and tools by identifying opportunities for better workflow, reporting, and data accuracy; support light automation or system upgrades when needed.
• Build financial models, reports, and dashboards to help business teams understand performance and key metrics.
• Partner with accounting, operations, and department leaders to support initiatives and ensure alignment of financial processes.
• Provide guidance to junior team members or analysts, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA, etc.) or equivalent; 5+ years of experience in financial management, FP&A, or corporate accounting.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights clearly.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes.
• Proficiency with Excel and financial reporting tools; experience supporting or improving financial systems is an asset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, comfortable working with both finance and non-finance teams.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Leadership experience or exposure to mentoring analysts is a plus.