Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Kassen Recruitment; Brampton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The market-leading manufacturer is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join its finance leadership team. This role partners with business leaders to drive strategic decision-making and strengthen financial planning capabilities across the organization.

Reporting to a senior finance leader, you will shape financial strategy, improve forecasting processes, and deliver insights that support performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or corporate finance.
• Manufacturing or product-based experience preferred.
• Strong modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders across finance and operations to provide strategic financial guidance.
• Develop financial models, forecasts, budgets, and scenario analyses for key decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and reduce costs.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and deliver insights.
• Lead monthly and quarterly performance reviews and recommend actions.
• Improve reporting processes, planning methods, and forecasting accuracy.
• Drive cross-functional projects for process improvements and data-driven decisions.
• Mentor team members and foster a high-performing finance environment.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Excel

ERP systems

BI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA or MBA asset

Tools

ERP systems

BI/Reporting tools

Job description

A market leading manufacturer is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join its finance leadership team. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys partnering with business leaders, driving strategic decision-making, and enhancing financial planning capabilities across the organization.

About the Role

Reporting to a senior finance leader, this position plays a key role in shaping financial strategy, improving forecasting processes, and delivering meaningful insights that support business performance. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical expertise with the ability to communicate financial results in a clear and compelling way while collaborating across multiple business functions.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with leaders across finance, operations, sales, and other business functions to provide strategic financial guidance
• Develop financial models, forecasts, budgets, and scenario analyses to support key business decisions
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve profitability, optimize costs, and enhance overall business performance
• Prepare executive-level presentations and communicate financial results through clear, actionable insights
• Lead monthly and quarterly business performance reviews and provide recommendations to senior leadership
• Enhance reporting processes, planning methodologies, and forecasting accuracy through continuous improvement initiatives
• Evaluate business performance using financial and operational metrics to support strategic initiatives
• Drive cross-functional projects focused on process improvements, reporting enhancements, and data-driven decision-making
• Mentor and support team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performing finance environment

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
• CPA, MBA, or another relevant professional designation is considered an asset
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or corporate finance
• Experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment is preferred
• Advanced financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and business intelligence/reporting tools
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and business performance metrics
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, results-oriented mindset

Why Join

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative organization where finance plays a strategic role in shaping business decisions. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, contribute to high-impact initiatives, and have the opportunity to influence the direction of financial planning while continuing to grow your leadership capabilities.