Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

DIALOG-DESING; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Toronto seeks a strategic Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to enhance financial performance reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, 5-7 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Excel and Power BI. This hybrid role offers a collaborative environment focused on community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. Competitive benefits and a commitment to continuous professional development are provided.

Benefits

Parental leave top-up programs

RRSP matching

Competitive medical and dental benefits

Vacation Buy-Up program

Reimbursement for professional memberships

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis, ideally in a project-based firm.
• Strong understanding of project financials and full cycle accounting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of quarterly Board reporting packages.
• Design, build, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards.
• Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data visualization

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

CPA or CFA

MBA

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Toronto, ON

Financial Operations – Accounting / Full Time / Hybrid

Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share. We are a multi-disciplinary collaborative of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and city-shapers, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We\'re proud to be a, and Winner, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world. Explore and join us! We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Financial Operations team within an integrated and matrixed design firm, working directly with the Director of Financial Operations. This role will play a critical part in supporting the firm\'s financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes, with a focus on project performance, business unit profitability, and executive-level reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, an understanding of project-based financials, and experience leveraging data visualization tools like Power BI.

How you\'ll make a difference

• Support the development of quarterly Board reporting packages, including financial summaries, performance commentary, and visual dashboards.
• Ensure data accuracy, clarity, and alignment of financial insights with business strategy and project delivery outcomes.
• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for key business units and market sectors, incorporating project-level metrics and KPI\’s.
• Collaborate with Discipline Leads / Partners to analyze performance and inform business decisions.
• Design, build, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards to track key metrics such as revenue forecasting, resource planning, project margins, and variance analysis.
• Continuously refine visualizations to improve accessibility and relevance for end users across Finance, Disciplines, and Management teams.
• Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes, integrating input from Department heads, Partners in Charge, and other project leads.
• Perform variance analysis and scenario modeling to support project planning and long-term financial strategy.
• Streamline reporting processes and enhance the integrity and automation of financial data across platforms.
• Champion best practices in data governance and financial reporting across the firm.
• Adhoc support to the Director of Financial Operations

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; CPA, CFA, or MBA considered an asset
• 5-7 years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis, ideally within an Architecture and Engineering practice, professional services, or a project-based firm.
• Strong understanding of full cycle accounting and project financials, including revenue recognition, revenue forecasting, utilization, and margin and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI for building and maintaining Dashboards
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite of tools, experience with working in BST, or other ERP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive continuous improvement.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! We’re looking for future DIALOGers who are eager to learn, bring unique perspectives, and want to make a real difference in the world—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification.

Perks & Benefits

Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work / life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.

Professional Development

DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others, some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; Integrateducation supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities.