FP&A Manager, Americas

GHD; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and architecture firm seeks a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to drive FP&A activities across the Americas. Responsibilities include delivering insights, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, and analyzing trends to inform strategy. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of FP&A experience and strong communication skills. The role supports a hybrid work model, emphasizing collaboration and flexibility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a similar FP&A role within a complex or multinational organization.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting at regional or business unit levels.
• Strong financial modeling and scenario planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver management insights and presentations for the Americas Leadership Team.
• Communicate complex financial matters clearly to stakeholders.
• Analyze industry, economic, and market trends to inform strategy.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree

Professional accounting qualifications (CPA)

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

Who are we looking for?

GHD has an immediate opportunity for a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager - Americas to join the Group Finance team. The role involves driving and coordinating FP&A activities across the Americas region.

Reporting to the Enterprise Head of Planning & Analysis and partnering closely with the Americas CFO, the FP&A Manager – Americas plays a critical role in driving the financial performance and strategic direction of the Americas business. Responsibilities include delivering financial insights, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, analyzing data for trends and risks, and communicating complex data effectively.

This position can be based in most GHD office locations across Canada and the United States. Our workplace adopts a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration with flexibility, with a typical in-office presence of three days a week.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering management insights and presentations for the Americas Leadership Team.
• Communicating complex financial matters clearly to stakeholders and executives.
• Analyzing industry, economic, and market trends to inform strategy.
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes, leveraging automation and best practices.
• Ensuring reporting frameworks are aligned and effective.
• Championing process improvements and finance transformation initiatives.
• Coaching and developing team members to foster a high-performing FP&A culture.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA or Chartered Accountant are preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in a similar FP&A role within a complex or multinational organization.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting at regional or business unit levels.
• Strong financial modeling, scenario planning, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex data into clear insights.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP, and BI tools such as SAP, Oracle, Power BI.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and ensuring an inclusive work environment.