Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

SLAMcore; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAMcore in Mississauga, Ontario, seeks a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead advanced forecasting, consolidate financial data, and guide strategic decision-making. The role partners with the Director of FP&A and interacts with the Division CFO to translate data into practical business insights.

You will own month-end close, reporting frameworks, and collaborate with Corporate FP&A and IR to support quarterly earnings and annual reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of accounting/finance experience with corporate FP&A in a complex environment.
• Experience supporting public company reporting cycles and Investor Relations deliverables is highly valued.
• Professional designation (CPA/CFA) is highly preferred.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets with complex formulas and data analysis; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain complex weekly forecasting models in Excel/Sheets.
• Anchor month-end close and provide timely, accurate reporting.
• Design and implement comprehensive reporting packages from scratch.
• Provide variance analysis and executive-level narrative for quarterly/annual reporting.
• Collaborate with Corporate FP&A and Investor Relations for external reporting requirements.
• Drive process improvements and automation using AI tools.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Month-end close

Reporting frameworks

Data architecture

Narrative building

AI & automation

Leadership

Ad-hoc analysis

IR support

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Master's degree preferred

CPA/CFA preferred

Tools

SAP

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada ( Mulitifull Locations )

Full Time

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you

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ABOUT THE RO

LEWe are seeking a highly analytical, agile, and resilient Financial Planning and Analysis Manager – Building Materials (BM) to join our finance team in Mississauga. Operating within a complex matrix organizational structure, this role is critical in driving strategic decision-making. You will work in lockstep with the Director of FP&A and collaborate closely with the Division CFO to translate complex data into actionable business stories. Additionally, this role serves as a key bridge to the broader organization, partnering directly with Corporate FP&A and the Investor Relations (IR) teams to fulfill critical quarterly and annual reporting requirements. This is a high-visibility, fast-paced role that requires masterful financial modeling skills, rapid problem-solving abilities, and the confidence to present and defend data-driven insights directly to executive leadershi

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WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPL

• ISHComplex Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Manage and maintain the critical, complex weekly forecasting models in Google Sheets/Excel. Execute intricate multi-hierarchy consolidations and complicated segment/region/market eliminations with flawless accura
• cy.Month-End, Quarter-End Execution: Anchor the heavy month-end close process, consistently delivering under tight deadlines without compromising data integri
• ty.Agile Reporting & Data Architecture: Rapidly pivot and restructure reporting frameworks to align with shifting organizational needs. Design, build, and implement comprehensive reporting packages from scratch when legacy tools fall sho
• rt.Analytics and Narrative Building: Look beyond the spreadsheets to find the "true story" behind business results. Constructively challenge and question results by analyzing reports and provide accurate narrative for monthly dec
• ks.Process Automation via AI & Tech: Proactively leverage AI tools to optimize existing reports, build automated validation checks, eliminate manual redundancies, and accelerate turnaround tim
• es.Collaborative Leadership and Finance Community: Act as a highly self-motivated individual contributor who remains a deeply committed team player. Willingly step forward to support peers and absorb workload gaps during peak operational periods to ensure overall team succe
• ss.Team Support & Ad-Hoc Reporting: Provide nimble ad-hoc financial analysis and support for the overall FP&A team, contributing heavily to peak month-end reporting cycl
• es.Corporate & Investor Relations Support: Act as the primary divisional touchpoint for Corporate FP&A and IR. Deliver rigorous financial data, variance analyses, and strategic commentary to support quarterly earnings releases, annual reports, and external stakeholder requiremen
• ts.Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviou

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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING

• FOREducation: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Field of study in Business preferred, with an emphasis in Accounting, Economics, and/or Fina
• nce.Required Work Experience: 5–7 years of experience in accounting or finance. Proven progressive experience in corporate FP&A, ideally within a complex matrixed environment (manufacturing, distribution, or building materials sectors are a strong asset). Experience supporting public company reporting cycles, corporate consolidations, or Investor Relations deliverables is highly val
• ued.Required Training/Certifications: Professional designation (CPA, CFA) is highly prefer
• red.Required Technical Skills: Expert-level Excel & Google Sheets proficiency with complex formulas, nested logic, multi-tiered data arrays, and heavy data sets. Strong experience with SAP is highly preferred, and direct experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is a major advantage. In lieu of SAC, a proven track record of creating robust reporting packages completely from scratch in any business reporting tool is required. Demonstrated experience utilizing modern AI tools to streamline reporting workflows, build error-checking mechanisms, and optimize data processing. Travel Requirements: 20% travel within the US and Can

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Additional Requirem

• ents:High Grasping Power & Adaptability: Ability to quickly decipher a complex matrix organization, understand cross-functional data flows, and adjust reporting structures on the
• fly.Executive Presence & Gravitas: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to stand firm before senior leadership, question assumptions constructively, and deliver clear, objective financial t
• ruth.Thrive Under Pressure: Exceptional time-management skills to consistently meet strict, fast-turning corporate and quarterly public deadlines
• ines.Proactive Accountability: A "roll-up-your-sleeves" mindset, ready to step in and solve problems before they are assi
• gned.Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Client approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit t

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