Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Randstad Canada; Pickering; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager of FP&A based in Pickering, Ontario. You will partner with internal stakeholders and the leadership team to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling across manufacturing operations.

You will translate complex financial data into actionable insights, support plant operations and distribution, and deliver monthly executive decks and profitability analyses to optimize margins and capital decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years FP&A experience in manufacturing, cost accounting and distribution.
• Strong Excel modeling and ERP/BI tool experience.
• CPA designation preferred for senior FP&A leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and 3-statement modeling.
• Partner with Plant Operations and Warehouse Management.
• Perform standard cost variance analysis and evaluate distribution metrics.
• Build ROI/payback models for CapEx projects and upgrades.
• Deliver monthly executive decks, dashboards, and profitability scorecards.

Skills

FP&A experience

Manufacturing

Cost accounting

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Manager of FP&A to serve as the primary finance partner to internal stakeholders and leadership team. Based in Pickering, you will drive corporate planning, evaluate manufacturing performance, and provide the financial insights needed to optimize operations and expand margins.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and 3-statement financial modeling.
• Act as the dedicated finance partner for Plant Operations and Warehouse Management.
• Perform standard cost variance analysis (labor, overhead, PPV, scrap) and evaluate distribution metrics (freight, inventory carrying costs).
• Build ROI and payback models for Capital Expenditures (CapEx) such as plant automation and facility upgrades.
• Deliver monthly executive reporting decks, dashboards, and SKU/customer profitability scorecards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with a required background in manufacturing, cost accounting, and distribution.
• Deep understanding of standard costing and BOMs. Advanced Excel modeling skills and hands-on experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial operational leaders.