Financial Controller

Cascades; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching up to 3%

CPA dues reimbursement

Excellent total compensation package

Job summary

Cascades, a leading provider of home services in Canada, seeks a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to drive forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning across the organization.

You will partner with Product, Sales, Operations, and Corporate functions to translate data into actionable insights, lead monthly reviews, and deliver executive-level reporting to support growth and value creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• CPA designation mandatory.
• Strong IFRS knowledge.
• 6–8 years of progressive FP&A or related experience.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly forecasting process, annual budget, and long-range planning activities.
• Partner with Product, Sales, Operations, Marketing and Corporate Functions leadership.
• Own monthly P&L reporting and variance analysis for assigned portfolios.
• Develop KPIs and performance frameworks to drive profitability.
• Present insights and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team.

Skills

FP&A leadership

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial modeling

Executive reporting

Business partnership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration

CPA designation

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Our client is a provider of residential and commercial home services. They are looking for a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Strong career progression with potential advancement to more senior roles
• Join a high-performing team of experienced CPA professionals
• Excellent total compensation package.
• RRSP matching up to 3%
• CPA dues reimbursement

About the Opportunity

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
• Lead the monthly forecasting process, annual budget, and long-range strategic planning activities.
• Drive forecast accuracy through detailed analysis of key operational and financial drivers.
• Develop financial targets and performance accountability frameworks across the organization.
• Present forecast assumptions, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Business Partnership & Strategic Finance
• Act as the primary finance partner for assigned business units and product portfolios, providing financial leadership and strategic guidance.
• Partner closely with Product, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Corporate Functions leadership teams.
• Develop deep knowledge of business drivers, operating metrics, portfolio economics, and profitability levers.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and financial insights that support business performance and value creation.
• Executive Reporting & Leadership Engagement
• Lead monthly business reviews and performance discussions with senior leadership.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for Executive Leadership Team meetings, strategic planning sessions, Board reporting, lender reporting, and shareholder-related requests.
• Translate complex financial and operational information into concise, actionable business insights.
• Provide analytical support for executive and Board-level decision-making.
• Performance Management & Financial Reporting
• Own monthly P&L reporting and performance reviews for assigned businesses and portfolios.
• Deliver detailed variance analysis and communicate with key business drivers.
• Develop and monitor KPIs that measure financial and operational performance.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting for management decision-making.
• Process Improvement & Analytics
• Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, systems, and reporting tools.
• Champion automation, data governance, and reporting optimization initiatives.
• Leverage Power BI and other analytical tools to improve management reporting and business insights.
• Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making and financial accountability.
• Lead, coach, and develop Managers, Senior Financial Analysts, and Financial Analysts.
• Foster a high-performance team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support succession planning, employee development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Provide leadership across the broader Finance organization and contribute to building future finance leadership talent.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation is mandatory.
• CFA designation an asset.
• Strong IFRS knowledge is required.
• A combination of accounting expertise, financial modeling capabilities, and strategic finance knowledge is strongly desired.
• Minimum 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, Transaction Advisory, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and executive reporting processes.
• Experience presenting directly to executive leadership teams is mandatory.
• Proven ability to influence decisions and drive outcomes through financial insight and business partnership.
• Experience supporting Board, lender, shareholder, or investor-related reporting is highly desirable.
• Experience operating within complex, multi-business organizations is preferred.

Salary Range

$150,000 - $160,000 / year

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