Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Kingsley Management Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis. The role involves providing insightful financial data and recommendations to support executive decision-making, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting principles, along with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefit plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

On-site perks - full coffee bar

Social events and team building activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis functions.
• Analyze actual results against budget and forecast; identify trends.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and financial reports.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

CPA

CFA

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting Software

Financial Forecasting Software

Construction-Related Software

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead our budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis functions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting executive decision-making by providing insightful financial data, models, and recommendations that drive business performance.

• Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes across the organization.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, and business performance.
• Analyze actual results against budget and forecast; identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Hold budget owners accountable by providing timely reporting on actuals vs budget and strategizing on solutions where variance in excess of budget exists.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, HR, etc.) to gather data and understand business drivers.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, dashboards, and financial reports.
• Translate complex financial data into meaningful, actionable insights and deliverables for non-financial stakeholders.
• Support external stakeholder reporting, including lenders, auditors, and investors.
• Become an expert in all Finance & Accounting software being utilized.
• Partner with accounting on month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor KPIs and conduct variance analysis to support continuous improvement.
• Support investment analysis, due diligence, and post-deal integration (as applicable).
• Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting tools, and processes.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA, CFA, or MBA strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, corporate finance, and financial modeling.
• Technology implementation & financial forecasting software experience is highly preferred.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office suite is required.
• Proficiency in accounting software is required, and specific knowledge of construction-related software is a plus (e.g., Jonas, Sage, Procore).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communicator with strong presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive salaries reflecting the valuable contributions of our team.
• Comprehensive benefit plan - including life insurance, long-term disability, medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• On-site perks - full coffee bar, modern lunchroom, outdoor patio.
• Social events and team building activities - opportunities to connect, bond, and recharge.