Financial Planning & Analyst (FP&A)/Lead

CGI; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Financial Planning & Analyst Lead who will oversee operational finance consulting and analytics. The successful candidate will deliver actionable insights, manage compliance, and drive operational efficiency. A strong financial acumen is essential, along with 8+ years of experience in financial management. The role offers a compensation range of $70,000-$120,000, with responsibilities including reporting and team management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in financial management, consulting, or banking sector leadership roles.
• Proven track record in managing teams and delivering strategic insights.
• Strong knowledge in financial and management accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting services and analytics to executive management.
• Generate monthly financial forecasts and presentations comparing actual performance to budget.
• Lead and mentor a team responsible for monthly business performance reporting.

Skills

Account Management

Finance

Financial Services

IT Service Management

Technical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Financial Planning & Analyst (FP&A)/Lead

Category: Business Consulting, Strategy and Digital Transformation

Main location: Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Position ID: J1125-1654

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown office at a minimum 3 days per week - subject to change at any time. We are seeking an experienced Operational Finance Lead to oversee consulting services and analytics for the Toronto Financial services Sector. This role requires a strategic leader with strong financial acumen, operational expertise, and the ability to adapt to evolving macro-economic conditions. The successful candidate will manage business performance, ensure compliance, and drive operational efficiency while delivering actionable insights to executive management.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Provide consulting services and analytics to executive management.
  • Monitor, advise, and implement operational and financial changes based on macro-economic trends.
• Financial Oversight:
  • Generate monthly financial forecasts and presentations comparing actual performance to budget.
  • Recommend strategies to address variances and adapt to changing business environments.
• Team Management:
  • Lead and mentor a team responsible for:
    • Monthly business performance reporting
    • Billing, accounts receivable, and work-in-progress tracking
    • Contract management and project creation/maintenance
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
  • Oversee workload allocation, quality control, and timely delivery of all deliverables.
• Process Optimization:
  • Act as the primary resource for ad hoc requests and problem resolution.
  • Identify inefficiencies and develop innovative solutions to streamline operations and optimize financial outcomes.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Experience:
  • Minimum 8+ years in financial management, consulting, or banking sector leadership roles.
  • Proven track record in managing teams and delivering strategic insights to senior leadership.
  • Strong knowledge in financial and management accounting, concepts, and practices.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in financial analysis, reporting tools, and ERP systems.
  • Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an asset.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under dynamic conditions.
• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (MBA/CPA preferred).

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,000-$120,000. This role is an existing vacancy.

Skills:

• Account Management
• Finance
• Financial Services
• IT Service Management
• Server Management
• Server Setup/Config
• Technical Analysis

What you can expect from us:

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