Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Georgian Bay Spirit Co.; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

/ Financial Planning and Analysis Manager **Financial Planning and Analysis Manager**remote Canada, On, BC, AB, Canada . full-time . March 31, 2025 Description**Role Description** Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, the FP&A Manager will lead the financials of the operation with full responsibility to maintain accuracy of the P&L and financial reporting, forecasting, and planning, working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Innovation and Operations. This role wears a lot of different hats and has a lot of Executive exposure, so you’ll need an entrepreneurial spirit with no hesitation to “roll up your sleeves” and dive into something new. **Responsibilities:** •Responsible and accountable for financial results, reporting directly to the Head of Finance •Manage month- and year-end close reporting proceedings using the financial planning and reporting system, completing deliverables within deadlines and ensuring a high level of accuracy •Maintain data in our financial planning and reporting system •Responsible for monthly gross margin analysis and overall cost analysis support for Innovation and ad-hoc projects •Work with budget owners to review actual results and forecasts •Conduct monthly Cash Flow and P&L forecasting and variance analysis, working with the Head of Finance, providing results to Executive Leadership •Actively measure results against business plan/forecast and organizational objectives, proactively calling attention to areas of risk and opportunities to mitigate •Own, develop and maintain critical weekly/monthly reporting of operational and financial metrics; partner with Operations and Sales & Marketing (Data Insights) team to further enhance existing management reporting •Conduct ad hoc in-depth financial analysis to support business requirements or decision-making. Assist with the preparation of Board materials including a detailed overview of corporate performance and management commentary •Working with Sales and Operations Team, review price and cost structure in order to find opportunities to improve gross margin •Propose and/or assist with assessing and implementing cost-savings initiatives •Oversee annual budgeting process, participate in long-range planning updates •Coordinate year-end review engagement with external auditors •Calculate and post more complex journal entries to the general ledger Process Improvements and other: •Lead implementation and process automation designed to improve cross functional processes •Create guides and documentation (templates, handbooks, etc.) covering key processes, policies, and projects **Qualifications:** •Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance •4+ years of related experience •Experience using Financial ERP software is required •CPG industry experience required, beverage alcohol experience is an advantage •CPA (or equivalent) designation is an advantage •Strong demonstrable skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint •Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills •Excellent communication skills, able to explain financial concepts to non-finance people •An entrepreneurial spirit – strong desire to “roll up your sleeves” and get involved •Comfortable with a constantly changing, high-growth culture •Excellent time-management skills: able to multi-task, manage multiple projects and deadlines, and re-prioritize as things change **Benefits:** · Competitive salary commensurate to experience · Variable compensation plan (Bonus performance measured based on developed objectives) · Car allowance & Corporate credit card for business-related travel · Monthly cellphone and internet allowance · Company laptop and iPad · Work from home opportunities / flexible schedule · Generous Vacation & paid time off · Great Benefits, Life Insurance & EAP / Extended Health Care *Georgian Bay Spirit Co. is an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to the promotion of an inclusive and diverse workplace environment which includes the provision of accommodations and/ or accessibility practices for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process and employment. Please let us know if you have any accommodation or accessibility needs.* Compensation$95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year