Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Vaco by Highspring; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

People love working there

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Finance Manager to lead complex financial analyses and provide strategic business insights. The role focuses on pricing, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with senior management.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in financial analysis, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and relevant accounting or finance qualifications. Hybrid work setup. CPA/CFA/MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in financial analysis.
• Experience in financial modeling, budgeting and reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• CPA/CMA/CGA or CFA/MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex financial and economic analysis for strategic decisions.
• Deliver analyses to senior management as a business consultant.
• Lead pricing and competitive analysis for new opportunities.
• Develop and manage reporting systems and scorecards.
• Support business planning and expense management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

PowerPoint

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in business/Accounting/Economics/Commerce

CPA/CMA/CGA or CFA/MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Reporting tools

Job description

Our client is in financial services. They are looking for a Finance Manager to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Hybrid work environment
• People love working there
• Competitive Compensation package

About the Opportunity

• Lead complex financial and economic analysis in support of strategic decision-making initiatives with limited direction.
• Deliver analysis to senior management acting in the capacity of a business consultant with strong financial acumen.
• Lead pricing and competitive analysis for emerging business opportunities, this includes but is not limited to market assessments, researching industry trends and competitive results.
• Develop and lead initiatives to define, manage and document reporting systems and tools with a focus towards building consistent integrations across systems for all channels.
• Enable management to evaluate business results in timely and efficient manner.
• Design, develop, and manage new reports and analytics, including key success measures and scorecards for the strategic distribution channels supported.
• Proactively anticipate future requirements, including management reports and key performance indicators.
• Support business planning process while also providing overall financial stewardship, expense management and support for other ad hoc projects.
• Build positive relationships with key stakeholders and management across the organization.

About You

• University degree with a business focus (Accounting, Economics, Commerce preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years' experience working in a financial analysis role within a finance department
• Experience in a combination of the following financial analysis and modeling, valuation, reporting, strategic business planning, budgeting and/or performance measurement
• Ability to think "outside the box" and be curious to analyze results in a concise manner.
• Wealth Management, Insurance and Financial Services industry experience preferred
• Completion of or working towards a financial/accounting designation (CPA CA, CMA, CGA) and/or CFA or MBA is strongly preferred
• You are well-organized, attentive to detail, and capable of good time-management
• You have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and keen analytical skills
• You have experience working with Microsoft PowerPoint to create compelling materials for executive-level audiences
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well with all levels of the organization
• You exude leadership and are capable of tactfully influencing senior management

Salary Range

Up to $115,000 / year

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