Financial Performance Advisor

Jobtailor; Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Canada (Quebec) seeks an FP&A professional to own cost allocation governance and drive planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities. You will produce leadership-ready financial analyses, partner with business units, and champion automation and data-driven decision making.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel proficiency, familiarity with Oracle/Smart View, and strong analytical judgement to influence senior management. Fluency in English at an intermediate level is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• CPA designation considered a strong asset.
• Experience in financial planning, financial analysis, management control, or management accounting.
• Experience in financial modeling, data analysis, budgeting processes, and financial forecasting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of Oracle, Smart View or equivalent tools.
• Interest in automation and AI applied to finance.
• Intermediate English proficiency.
• Strong analytical abilities and judgment.
• Ability to simplify financial information for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Ensure evolution, maintenance, and governance of cost allocation model.
• Participate in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
• Produce and analyze management financial information for leadership teams.
• Support partners in understanding financial results and cost drivers.
• Conduct complex financial analyses and provide management recommendations.
• Develop and enhance tools, dashboards, and performance indicators.
• Continuous improvement of FP&A processes, systems, and practices.
• Support finance transformation through data, automation, and BI initiatives.
• Collaborate with business units to ensure reliable and actionable financial information.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Cost allocation

Management accounting

Financial forecasting

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

Oracle

Smart View

Business Intelligence Tools

Automation Technologies

Job description

• Ensure the evolution, maintenance, and governance of the organization’s cost allocation model


• Participate in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities


• Produce and analyze management financial information for leadership teams


• Support business partners in understanding financial results and cost drivers


• Conduct complex financial analyses and provide recommendations for management decisions


• Develop and enhance tools, dashboards, and performance indicators


• Contribute to continuous improvement of FP&A processes, systems, and practices


• Support finance transformation through strategic initiatives and advances in data, automation, and business intelligence within FP&A


• Collaborate with business units to ensure financial information is reliable, relevant, and action-oriented

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field


• CPA designation considered a strong asset


• Relevant experience in financial planning, financial analysis, management control, or management accounting


• Experience in financial modeling, data analysis, budgeting processes, and financial forecasting


• Advanced proficiency in Excel


• Knowledge of corporate financial systems such as Oracle, Smart View, or equivalent tools


• Interest in automation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies applied to finance


• Intermediate level of English proficiency


• Strong analytical abilities, sound professional judgment, and critical thinking skills


• Ability to simplify financial information and positively influence decision-making


• Autonomy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, analysis, and budgeting, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and process improvement. Proficient in financial modeling and advanced Excel, with a solid understanding of corporate financial systems and automation technologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Planning


• Financial Analysis


• Budgeting Processes


• Advanced Excel Proficiency


• CPA Designation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Modeling


• Data Analysis


• Cost Allocation


• Management Accounting


• Financial Forecasting

Soft Skills

• Analytical Abilities


• Critical Thinking


• Attention to Detail


• Organizational Skills


• Influencing Decision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Designation

Industry Keywords

• Financial Planning & Analysis


• Cost Drivers


• Performance Indicators


• Governance


• Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

• Oracle


• Smart View


• Business Intelligence Tools


• Automation Technologies