FP&A Manager

NextGenEnergyJobs; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead annual budgets and forecasting cycles. You will partner with business units to provide strategic financial leadership, conduct variance analysis, and develop sophisticated models to guide critical decisions.

You will mentor junior team members and support system enhancements such as SAGE X3. You will sit between senior leadership and analysts, translating complex data into actionable recommendations in a

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in FP&A with business partnership experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience is a plus.
• Exceptional financial modeling skills; advanced Excel / data tools.
• Ability to translate data into actionable recommendations and present to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget and forecasting cycles for the organization.
• Partner with business units and stakeholders to provide financial leadership.
• Perform variance analysis (budget vs. actual) and comment on performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decisions.
• Summarize business results for quarterly reviews and executive leadership.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes (e.g., SAGE X3).
• Mentor FP&A team and drive cross-learning initiatives.
• Support system enhancement projects and portfolio analyses as required.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Data visualization

Excel & G-Sheets

Sage X3 familiarity

Leadership & mentoring

Strategic thinking

Communication & PM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA or MS in Finance

Tools

SAGE X3

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of annual budget and ongoing reforecasting cycles for the organization.
• Proactively partner with business units and key stakeholders to provide financial leadership and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis (budget vs. actual), identify trends, and provide insightful commentary on financial performance to senior management.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic planning and critical business decisions.
• Prepare and summarize business results and financial reports for Quarterly Business reviews and executive leadership.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems (such as SAGE X3) and processes to drive automation and efficiency.
• Support the development of the FP&A team by mentoring finance members and driving cross-learning initiatives.
• Support system enhancement projects and special portfolio analysis as required.

Requirements

• The FP&A Manager is a key leadership role responsible for driving financial excellence and providing strategic insights to guide business decision-making. You are a proactive problem-solver and a strategic thinker who can translate complex data into concrete, actionable recommendations. You will sit between senior leadership and the analyst team, partnering closely with business units to ensure alignment with corporate objectives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and possesses a proven track record of managing financial planning cycles while mentoring junior team members.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. MBA or MS in Finance is highly preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in FP&A, including experience with business partnerships. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Exceptional financial modeling skills; proficiency in Excel, G-Sheets, and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., SAGE X3) and database systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.