Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company located in Dieppe, NB is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis. The successful candidate will oversee the development of financial tools and lead the financial planning team. They should have 7-10 years of experience, a CPA designation, and strong skills in problem-solving and communication. Benefits include a flexible health plan and growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

3 weeks' paid vacation

Onsite fitness center open 24/7

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of combined financial planning and managerial experience required.
• Exceptional critical thinking, problem solving, and prioritizing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive financial tools to support informed decision-making.
• Manage the financial planning team and coordinate analysis of financial results.
• Facilitate special projects to improve process efficiency and performance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

University Degree in Business, Finance or related discipline

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Job description

Midland Transport is currently seeking a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to be based out of our Head Office location in Dieppe, NB. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will develop and deliver comprehensive financial tools—such as budgets and forecasts—to support informed decision-making. This role will play a key part in planning and managing the annual budget process, as well as executing the monthly forecasting cycle.

Benefits To Joining Midland:

• A dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment
• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• RRSP matching program
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• 3 weeks' paid vacation
• Free parking, an onsite fitness center open 24/7, and an onsite cafeteria
• Maternity leave top-up program
• Growth and progression opportunities within Midland Transport and large network of the JD Irving group of companies

Qualifications

• Education: University Degree in Business, Finance or related discipline
• Experience: 7–10 years of combined financial planning and managerial experience required
• CPA designation is required
• Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word etc.)
• Exceptional critical thinking, problem solving and prioritizing skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop team

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive financial tools to support informed decision-making
• Provide guidance in developing financial models for budgets, business proposals and growths opportunities while offering financial support and advice other departments
• Manage the financial planning team and coordinate the analysis of financial results and identification of business opportunities
• Facilitate special projects to improve process efficiency and performance
• Review and analyze the cost efficiency initiatives and projects
• Support analysis on projects and strategic initiatives