Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

NFI Group Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Group Inc., a leader in sustainable mobility, seeks a finance professional to drive their financial forecasting and planning processes. The role involves critical reporting for Board presentations and the development of financial models, demanding strong analytical skills and strategic planning expertise. Candidates with a strong educational background and accounting designation are encouraged to apply, as this position is vital for NFI's ongoing finance transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of progressive business roles.
• Experience supporting strategic planning processes.
• Recognized accounting designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive monthly and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Manage capital expenditure process and review business cases.
• Prepare financial models to support decision making.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

BS in Accounting, Business or Engineering

MS preferred or relevant work experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

EPM or other planning tools

Job description

NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world. Further information is available at www.nfigroup.com.

Position Summary

This role is instrumental in supporting NFI Group's finance transformation initiatives, including the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP) processes. The position will play a critical role in preparing and supporting earnings reports, Board presentations, Business Unit (BU) reviews, and other monthly and quarterly financial reporting activities. Additionally, the role will be key in developing and delivering strategic financial analysis leveraging the company's Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Driving our monthly and quarterly forecasting processes across all functions of finance
• Establishing a world-class AOP and LRP processes with a strong emphasis on strategy roadmap
• Help drive the vision for all Corporate / BU reviews
• Be a critical resource for Board and Investor materials preparation
• Manages the capital expenditure process, including the review of business cases that support new capital investments
• Be a cross-functional team member engaged in high priority projects for NFI Group
• Drive adoption and growth of EPM within all BUs to support the forecasting processes
• Assist in further development of EPM's system architecture to support analysis of financial results
• Develop financial models to support decision making
• Analyze and support expense allocation methodologies
• Provides interpretation of financial results against planned performance
• Prepares and presents results and recommendations to senior management
  
  

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• BS in Accounting, Business or Engineering Field, MS preferred (or relevant work experience). Having a recognized accounting designation is considered an asset
• 5-10 years of progressive business roles with a mix of corporate and BU experience
• Experience supporting strategic planning processes such as AOP and LRP
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with EPM or other planning tools
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
  
  

Benefits

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today's urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.