FP&A Manager

NextGenEnergyJobs; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting across the organization. You will partner with business leaders, project teams, and regional finance to deliver insights that drive performance and strategic decisions.

This role requires strong financial modelling, advanced Excel proficiency, and ERP experience (SAP preferred). You will influence cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, global environment and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• 5+ years in FP&A, corporate finance or related finance function.
• Strong modelling, budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting.
• Partner with business leaders, project teams, and regional finance to provide insights.
• Deliver timely monthly reports, dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Assess financial performance, project profitability, and new opportunities.
• Develop financial models and business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Drive improvements in FP&A processes and tool automation.
• Support M&A evaluations, due diligence, and audits.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical capabilities

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication & presentation skills

Influence stakeholders

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

CPA/CFA designation (asset)

Tools

Excel (advanced)

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• The FP&A Manager is responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, and business performance analysis across the organization. This role partners closely with business leaders, project management teams, and regional finance teams to provide financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and drive operational and financial performance improvement.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring financial plans align with business priorities
• Deliver timely monthly management reporting, including financial dashboards, variance analysis, and actionable insights for senior leadership
• Partner with business and project teams to assess financial performance, project profitability, and new business opportunities
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and translate complex analysis into clear, practical recommendations
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives, investments, and key business decisions
• Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes through reporting automation and enhancements to planning and forecasting tool
• Support M&A evaluations, due diligence activities, and other strategic finance initiatives
• Collaborate with Accounting during month-end close and support audit requirements and internal control processes
• Complete priority analyses and special projects requested by senior leadership

Requirements

• An educational background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
• At least five years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related finance function
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical capabilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and hands-on experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights
• A demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment
• A CPA, CFA, or comparable professional designation is considered an asset
• e-STORAGE uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.
• This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.