Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Le Groupe JLD-Laguë; Laval; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural equipment dealer in Laval, Canada, seeks a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager. In this role, you will oversee financial planning, budgeting, and analysis, contributing to strategic decision-making. Ideal candidates have a university degree in finance or a related field, along with 5 to 7 years of experience in financial analysis. This position offers comprehensive benefits including group insurance and virtual healthcare coverage.

Benefits

Group insurance with dental coverage

Virtual healthcare coverage

RRSP with employer contributions

Workwear provided

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Exclusive corporate discounts

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years' experience in financial analysis.
• CPA certification is an asset.
• Ability to explain financial issues to non-financial people.

Responsibilities

• Develop and consolidate annual budget process and financial forecasts.
• Design and improve financial models for strategic decisions.
• Provide financial performance analyses and reports to management.
• Support monthly business reviews with relevant analyses.
• Develop and automate reporting tools.
• Participate in financial evaluations of projects.
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation plans.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Proficiency in advanced Excel

Education

University degree in finance, accounting, economics

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Are you looking for a career and challenges that are EXTRAORDINARY? You’ve found the right place!

Groupe JLD-Laguë is one of the largest John Deere dealerships in Eastern Canada, with 18 locations across Quebec and Ontario. Recognized as a leader in sales and service, we pride ourselves on excellence.

Building warm, friendly, and genuine relationships with customers and colleagues in a welcoming work environment will be part of YOUR day-to-day. Exciting challenges will allow you to leverage your expertise, knowledge, and skills to find innovative solutions for OUR customers. You’ll also receive training on the biggest name in the agricultural, commercial, and residential equipment industry— JOHN DEERE! You’ll be proud to contribute to essential work and to something bigger than yourself.

The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of the company's financial performance. He/she plays a key role in strategic decision-making by providing rigorous financial analyses and informed recommendations to management.

WHAT YOU'LL DO :

1. Develop, coordinate, and consolidate the annual budget process and quarterly/monthly financial forecasts.
2. Design and improve financial models to support strategic decisions (investments, profitability, growth).
3. Provide financial performance analyses, budget variances, and ad hoc reports to management.
4. Support monthly business reviews with relevant analyses of revenues, margins, costs, and performance indicators.
5. Work closely with operational and accounting departments to ensure data and assumptions are consistent.
6. Develop and automate reporting tools (dashboards, KPIs, etc.).
7. Participate in the financial evaluation of projects (capex, new products, cost-saving initiatives).
8. Identify financial risks and propose mitigation plans.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN YOU :

• University degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field (CPA an asset).
• Minimum 5 to 7 years' experience in financial analysis.
• Strong analytical skills, rigor, and sense of priorities.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel; knowledge of Power BI or another visualization tool is an asset.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain financial issues to non-financial people.
• Initiative, autonomy, and results orientation.

WE OFFER :

• Group insurance after just 3 months on the job, including dental coverage to give you peace of mind.
• Access to virtual healthcare, fully covered by the employer, so you can consult a healthcare professional quickly and easily—anytime, anywhere.
• An RRSP with employer contributions, starting after 3 months, to help you build your future with confidence.
• Workwear provided, so you're always ready to take on the day in comfort and safety.
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program, offering support for mental, financial, and family well-being whenever you need it.
• Exclusive corporate discounts for you and your family—real perks you can enjoy every day!

Join our team of over 450 employees and build your EXTRAORDINARY career—with us!