Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Enercare Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider in Canada is looking for a Finance Manager to manage financial matters and procure financial support for IT and Project Management teams. Responsibilities include budgeting, strategic planning, and compliance monitoring. The ideal candidate will have an accounting or finance degree with relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with senior management and various functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of business partnering experience supporting IT and PMO organizations.
• Experience presenting and communicating with senior leadership.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and independently building models.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT and PMO budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models for corporate items.
• Monitor compliance with accounting policies and coach IT staff.

Skills

Relationship building

Financial analysis

Communication

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business Degree

Professional accounting or finance designation (e.g. CPA, CFA)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Enercare Inc. is one of Canada’s largest home and commercial services companies, providing leading products and services in heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, water heating and water purification. Our purpose is to provide energy-efficient products and services to our customers, so together we can take action for a greener tomorrow, starting in our homes and buildings.

We are a company that believes strongly in the health, safety and wellness of our people. Enercare is a place where careers are made. We take pride in caring for and continually striving to make a positive impact in the communities we operate in. In our values and our ambitions, we embrace change, and support our team members along the way.

Nationally, Enercare Inc. operates under several brands including Enercare, Service Experts, HydroSolution, Pioneer Plumbing & Heating, and Syles Mechanical Services, servicing Canadians in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec and New Brunswick. We are united through our joint commitment to excellent customer service to the Canadians we service every day, and our mission to contribute to a resilient, sustainable future. Enercare Inc. Is wholly owned by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (“Brookfield”), a global leader in the management of alternative assets across real estate, infrastructure, renewable power, and private equity.

Summary:

As a Finance Manager, you will be key in managing financial matters and providing procurement, financial and business support to Enercare’s information technology (IT) and Project Management teams. As well, being part of FP&A function, the role provides support to the various other aspects of the team’s mandate. The role provides the candidate with an opportunity to work with various functional teams across the business, as well as an opportunity to work with senior management on a regular basis.

Responsibilities:

Budgeting and Financial Management

• Lead a flexible IT and PMO budgeting, forecasting and reporting process aligning with IT strategic objectives and performance measures.
• Lead and support monthly performance management reviews for the department,
• Perform month-end close activities for IT/PMO, including preparation and review of accruals, review of POs produced by Vendor Mgmt.
• Lead and maintain IT cost allocation framework across Enercare organization.
• Provide financial support to IT leaders and project managers for all processes and procedures.

Strategic Planning and Performance

• Partner with IT to lead strategic plan sessions and prepare and assist in the presentation of the strategic plans including multi-year operating and capital expenditures.
• Present financial performance in business reviews (MBR) to Management, incorporating insights into performance drivers, highlighting trends and a refreshed forecast outlook for the year
• Participate in developing and maintaining financial models that covers procuring and costing key corporate items example mobility devices, laptop (purchase vs. lease)
• Develop and report on IT KPIs (e.g., capitalization) and implement guidelines for labor tracking.
• Provide recommendations on cost improvements by activity and/or vendor.
• Support developing a control framework around IT SG&A and project expenditures.

Project Management and Collaboration

• Play a key role in supporting PMO with their Initiative Review Board (IRB) process, by reviewing and validating business cases covering capital, expenses and benefits.
• Liaise with Project Management Office (PMO) on their projects – reporting and budgeting
• Work with PMO to support the implementation of a new project management tool.
• Participate in and review contract negotiations in partnership with IT team to understand budget impact.

Compliance and Reporting

• Monitor IT activities to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures under IFRS and coach IT staff.
• Oversee the SRED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) process.

Qualifications:

• Accounting/Finance/Business Degree, professional accounting or finance designation required (e.g. CPA, CFA, MFin, MBA)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of business partnering experience (including financial analysis and reporting) supporting IT and PMO organizations
• Excellent relationship building skills and experience working with a large group of stakeholders (at different levels)
• Experience presenting and communicating with senior leadership
• Experience in contributing to/ co-ordinating materials and presentations for boards or senior stakeholder groups
• Proficiency in Excel, including financial modelling skills and independently building models required
• Experience and knowledge of contract management or operations is desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office, specifically Word, Excel (modelling), and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of project metrics (i.e. IRR, NPV, etc.) is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to interact with all levels of management.
• A self-starter with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a focus on meeting deadlines and executing.
• Able to work well under pressure
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills and ability to prioritize.

Enercare is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Enercare’s recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable provincial accessibility laws and regulations. All accommodations will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability and are available upon request.