Finance Manager, Supply Chain

Aramark; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality firm is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis in Mississauga, Canada. This role leads financial forecasting and budgeting, partners with business leaders, and develops financial insights. The ideal candidate possesses strong business acumen, advanced Excel skills, and team leadership experience, with 5-7 years in finance roles. This position offers a chance to drive business success and support team growth.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in a progressive finance role in FP&A or accounting, including 1-2 years in people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis activities for key business units.
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports and dashboards.
• Manage and develop a team of two Finance Analysts.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Advanced Excel skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting

CPA, CFA or MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a critical role in leading financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis activities for key business units in Canada. This role partners closely with business leaders to ensure accurate revenue and expense planning, develop insightful analysis to drive business decisions, and manage financial risks and opportunities. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical acumen with team leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Job Responsibilities

Revenue Forecasting & Analysis

• Present monthly results to CPS and GPO finance leadership.
• Revise and present the CPS monthly revenue forecasts considering the various inputs impacting the business. Monitor risks and opportunities, their timing and identify potential mitigants.
• Support the update of the monthly NVD forecasts for the managed service (MS) business line.
• Own the financial management of the Client Incentive Program. Collect inputs from sales and operations team to forecast accruals. Analyze actuals and ensure adequate accruals are maintained.

Expense Management & Budgeting

• Lead the preparation of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and periodic expense forecasts across various functional areas.
• Track actual spending against budget, identify variances, and provide recommendations to control costs and improve efficiency.
• Monitor overhead and operational costs, including supply chain‑related expenses, and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Support ongoing OPEX reviews and productivity initiatives in collaboration with department heads.

Financial Reporting and Business Partnering

• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Translate financial data into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Serve as a finance business partner to key departments, helping them understand financial implications and optimize performance.
• Maintain integrity of financial data and ensure alignment with corporate reporting standards and adherence to applicable internal controls.

Team Leadership and Development

• Manage and develop a team of two Finance Analysts, providing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively while fostering a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance on complex financial models, data validation, and report automation.
• Promote team learning through exposure to broader business and finance initiatives.

Support and facilitate ad‑hoc financial and performance reporting requests for CPS Management Team, SC team, and CPS/GESPRA Key Account Managers as required.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with a track record of building forecasts and models linked to key business drivers.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an asset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting
• CPA, CFA or MBA preferred.

Experience

5-7 years in a progressive finance role in FP&A or accounting, including 1–2 years in a people management role.

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world.

You’ll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you’ll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you’re pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

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