FP&A Manager

Trouw Nutrition International; Guelph; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis efforts. This role is pivotal in budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, ensuring that financial insights drive strategic growth. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various departments, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting cost control measures. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of food production while enjoying a robust benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Robust pension plan with employer matching

Competitive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Mental Health spending allowance

Maternal top-up

Tuition Reimbursement

15 vacation days to start

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of finance experience in manufacturing operations required.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes for organizational alignment.
• Oversee performance management and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic planning initiatives.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Performance Management

Cost Control

Data Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Master’s degree in Finance

Job description

Join to apply for the FP&A Manager role at Trouw Nutrition.

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Trouw Nutrition is seeking a FP&A Manager who will lead the financial planning and analysis function at business unit level, supporting the development and execution of FP&A strategies to ensure high-quality financial insights that drive business performance and strategic growth.

Reporting to the FP&A Business Partner, this role will focus on budgeting, forecasting, performance management, and cost control within the Finance function.

Job Description:

Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting

• Manage the budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure accuracy, reliability, and alignment with organizational goals and FP&A strategy.
• Work collaboratively with OpCos and functional leaders to develop and refine financial forecasts and budgets, supporting budget ownership and accountability across the organization.
• Partner with the FP&A Business Partner and other functional areas within finance to drive continuous improvements in financial planning processes, ensuring they align with corporate objectives and promote efficiency.

Performance Management and Reporting

• Oversee performance management and reporting, ensuring timely, accurate, and transparent financial metrics and indicators are available to support decision-making.
• Support the FP&A Business Partner in preparing Business Review Meetings (BRM), consolidating reports, and providing documentation for each OpCo.
• Assist in the establishment and monitoring of a KPI Control Tower to enhance transparency and accessibility of key financial data across all levels of the organization.

Financial Analysis and Modeling

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis and data modeling to inform business strategies and drive continuous performance improvement.
• Prepare P&L analysis and deliver insights that support cost control measures, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with other finance areas to refine reporting frameworks and enhance the accuracy and timeliness of financial insights.

Strategic Planning and Business Case Development

• Support long-term strategic planning initiatives, working with cross-functional teams to develop and evaluate business cases that align with the company’s growth and profitability objectives.
• Conduct impact analyses on proposed strategies to ensure that all financial implications are clearly defined and quantified.
• Work closely with senior management to align financial strategies with business goals, providing critical insights to inform decision-making.

Cost Management and Operational Efficiency

• Implement and monitor OPEX and cost control measures to maintain expense management aligned with the company’s financial goals.
• Collaborate with other departments, including Procurement & Costing, to drive operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with business leaders to establish best practices and benchmarks that support cost-efficiency and operational excellence.

Skills And Expertise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Finance or equivalent experience
• At least 6 - 8+ years of strong finance experience in the manufacturing operations, production environment.

Expectation from the Role:

• Collaborating closely with other key departments, including Operations & Supply Chain, Commercial & Marketing, and Procurement & Costing, the FP&A Manager will be instrumental in advancing both short- and long-term financial planning.

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group.
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone.

Local Benefits:

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance.
• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement.
• 15 vacation days to start (tiered).
• Annual bonus.

This is a hybrid job and will require few days of reporting to our office in Guelph, Ontario.

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate's experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career:

Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

Our organisation:

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing