FP&A Senior Specialist

Midea Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Midea Canada is looking for an FP&A Senior Specialist who will be a strategic finance leader responsible for shaping a performance management system. This role encompasses financial planning, business analysis, and enhancing profitability. The ideal candidate must have 5–8 years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin, and proficiency in financial modeling and BI tools. This position requires collaboration across functions to drive operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive FP&A or business analysis experience.
• Experience in home appliances, consumer electronics, or retail industries is preferred.
• Experience working in multinational or matrix organizations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget, business plan, and monthly rolling forecasts.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on revenue, margin, OPEX, and other performance drivers.
• Deliver high-impact analysis and insights supporting executive decision-making.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Business analysis

Communication in English

Communication in Mandarin

Financial modeling

Excel

BI tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business

CPA/CMA/ACCA certifications

Job description

Role Overview

The FP&A Senior Specialist serves as a strategic finance leader within Midea Canada, responsible for shaping a world‑class performance management system through rigorous financial planning, insightful business analysis, and strong cross‑functional influence. This role is central to driving business excellence, optimizing profitability, enhancing value‑chain competitiveness, and supporting strategic decision‑making across the organization.

The position acts as a critical bridge between the local Canadian business and Midea Group Headquarters, with direct impact on operational efficiency, financial performance, and long‑term growth. Excellent communication skills in both English and Mandarin is needed.

Key Responsibilities

1) Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget, business plan, and monthly rolling forecasts with high accuracy and business alignment.
• Conduct deep‑drive analyses on revenue, margin, OPEX, working capital, and other performance drivers.
• Identify structural inefficiencies and commercial opportunities from a value‑chain perspective.

2) Business Performance Analysis & Decision Support

• Build and execute a comprehensive analytical framework covering sales structure, channel efficiency, pricing strategy, rebate ROI, and margin drivers.
• Deliver high‑impact analysis and insights that support executive decision‑making, ensuring competitiveness in the North American market.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable initiatives, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and drive execution to closure.

3) Management Reporting & HQ Coordination

• Serve as the key finance interface between Midea Canada and Midea Group Headquarters, responsible for management reporting, business variance explanations, and ad‑hoc analyses.
• Facilitate effective cross‑cultural, cross‑time‑zone communication ensuring transparency, timeliness, and accuracy of business information.
• Participate in global business reviews and strategic discussions, offering professional financial insights.
• Support the development of data models, dashboards, and automated analytical tools to enhance financial transparency and analytical capability.
• Continuously refine financial processes, forecasting methodologies, and budgeting frameworks to elevate organizational agility and data‑driven management.

Qualifications and Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related fields; professional certifications such as CPA/CMA/ACCA are a plus.

Experience

• 5–8 years of progressive FP&A or business analysis experience.
• Experience in home appliances, consumer electronics, or retail industries is preferred.
• Experience working in multinational or matrix organizations is an advantage.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional structured thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• High proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, BI tools, and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).
• Strong influencing and cross‑functional collaboration capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Mandarin.

Midea America (Canada) Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.