Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Kassen Recruitment; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Canadian company is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. This role, based in York Region, Markham, provides insights to senior leadership and supports strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance or Accounting, along with 4-7 years of relevant experience and strong Excel skills.

Benefits

Supportive environment that values continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of progressive FP&A or business partnering experience.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles for corporate and departmental functions.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial guidance and insights.
• Review monthly results, accruals, and key performance indicators.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent designation

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the Role

A well-established Canadian company is looking for a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to partner with senior leaders across business functions. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis while providing visibility into performance and supporting decision-making at the leadership level.

What You’ll Do

• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles for corporate and departmental functions.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial guidance and insights.
• Review monthly results, accruals, and key performance indicators.
• Support long-term planning and prepare materials for management and board presentations.
• Analyze trends, variances, and project expenditures, providing actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects involving finance, operations, and technology.
• Support implementation of tools and frameworks for financial tracking and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal control processes.

What You Bring

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent designation preferred.
• 4–7 years of progressive FP&A or business partnering experience.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills (Excel proficiency required).
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations and reports.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable working in a high-performance, fast-paced environment.

Why Join

This role offers exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives, a supportive environment that values continuous improvement, and opportunities to help shape financial strategy in a growing organization.