FP&A Manager

Aspire Software; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join their team in Toronto. This role involves handling portfolio-wide reporting, financial insights, forecasting, budgeting, and supporting executive decision-making. The ideal candidate should possess over 5 years of experience in FP&A within the software industry, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication capabilities. This is an essential position that supports strategic decisions across multiple software entities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or business analysis, ideally within the software or SaaS industry.
• Strong understanding of SaaS metrics, revenue recognition, and subscription-based business models.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reporting packages, including P&L analysis and KPI dashboards.
• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for multiple software entities.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership, product teams, sales, and operations.
• Streamline reporting processes and enhance utilization of financial systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related

MBA or CPA/CFA preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Snowflake

Job description

FP&A Manager - Aspire Software

We are hiring an experienced FP&A Manager to join our growing team in Toronto as we continue our growth through acquisition journey!

Join Aspire Software as our Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (FP&A Manager) and take ownership of portfolio-wide reporting, financial insights, forecasting, budgeting and strategic performance monitoring to support executive decision-making and capital deployment.

We are seeking a highly analytical, strategically minded FP&A Manager to support financial planning, reporting, and decision-making across our group of software companies. The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator who can translate complex financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership of the portfolio, as well as the operational business leaders. This role requires strong business acumen, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, tech‑driven environment across multiple jurisdictions.

About Aspire Software – Aspire Software is a vertical acquisition software company that owns, operates and manages a diverse portfolio. It is the operational arm of Valsoft Corp, managing Valsoft's global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission‑critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time‑sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio. Established in Canada in 2015, Valsoft has grown to a global portfolio of 130+ companies, acquiring and developing vertical market software companies, enabling each business to deliver the best mission‑critical solutions for customers in their respective industries. A key tenet of Valsoft's philosophy is to invest in well‑established businesses and foster an entrepreneurial environment that molds companies into leaders in their respective industries. Valsoft looks to buy, hold and create value through long‑term partnerships.

Our motto is “Be Humble, Stay Hungry!”

The successful candidate can be based anywhere within commutable distance of our office in Toronto.

What Your Day Will Look Like

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare monthly reporting packages, including P&L analysis, variance explanations, and KPI dashboards
• Analyze trends in revenue, costs, cash flow, and various KPIs under the VBS framework
• Provide data‑driven insights to support operational performance and strategic decision‑making
• Support investor presentations, board materials, and executive reports

Financial Planning and Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for multiple software entities
• Develop dynamic financial models that support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and long‑term strategic planning
• Consolidate financial plans across business units and ensure alignment with group‑level objectives

Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership, product teams, sales, and operations
• Communicate complex financial concepts in a clear, concise, and compelling manner
• Support M&A analysis, due diligence, and integration efforts when required

Performance Monitoring and Improvement

• Detect value levers and financial red flags across portfolio companies
• Analyze trends and build dynamic benchmarks across business units

Process Improvement and Systems

• Streamline reporting processes and enhance utilization of financial systems, including Power BI
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, automate manual tasks, and strengthen internal controls

About You

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA preferred
• 5+ years' experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or business analysis, ideally within the software or SaaS industry
• Strong understanding of SaaS metrics, revenue recognition, and subscription‑based business models
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Snowflake, Power BI and financial modeling
• Extensive experience in preparing financial reporting packages and presenting these to senior leadership/board
• Highly analytical and data‑driven
• Proactive, curious, and solution‑oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into meaningful insights
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and results
• Ability to roll up sleeves and make things happen
• Great attention to detail and planning skills
• Strong work ethic, organized, and focused
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal, is essential
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

If you're an FP&A Manager ready to take on this exciting challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

For further information about Aspire Software, please visit our website at https://www.aspiresoftware.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.