Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Staples Canada; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Health and Dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP

Performance bonuses

Learning & Development programs

And more...

Job summary

Staples Canada is seeking a Manager FP&A, Business Services, to turn data into actionable insights and influence strategic decisions. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis for a growing Services portfolio, including print, warranties, subscriptions, and other service offerings.

Reporting to the Director FP&A, you will partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to shape plans, perform variance analysis, IFRS15 guidance, and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• University degree in business, commerce, finance or equivalent work experience required.
• CPA designation or MBA preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of progressive finance experience across accounting, budgeting, planning, forecasting and business analysis.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office; Power BI and SQL experience are strong assets.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, including IFRS 15, is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance budgets, forecasts and long-range plans for services (print, warranties, subscriptions, and other services).
• Translate results, KPIs, trends and business drivers into clear insights and recommendations.
• Build practical reporting and financial models to support strategy, scenario planning and decision-making.
• Support service revenue and margin month-end close, including entries, variance analysis and IFRS compliance.
• Lead and contribute to process improvements, system initiatives, and ad hoc analyses.
• Collaborate with Service, IT, Inventory Control, Sales Audit, Accounting, FP&A, and other teams to solve business problems.
• Coach and develop one senior financial analyst and foster a high-performing team environment.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Power BI

SQL

Communication

Leadership

Coaching/Mentoring

Finance experience

Education

University degree in business/commerce/finance

CPA designation or MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Microsoft Office

Job description

Some of what you will do:

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys turning data into insight and influencing business decisions. As Manager FP&A, Business Services, you will support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for a growing Services portfolio, including print, warranties, subscriptions, and other service offerings.

Job Description

Some of what you will do:

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys turning data into insight and influencing business decisions. As Manager FP&A, Business Services, you will support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for a growing Services portfolio, including print, warranties, subscriptions, and other service offerings.

Reporting to the Director FP&A, you will partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to shape budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, and KPI insights that help improve performance. This 2-year contract offers strong exposure to senior leaders, strategic initiatives, process improvements, and meaningful work across both FP&A and accounting.

Specifically, You Will

• Own and enhance budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans for print, warranties, subscriptions, and other services.
• Act as a trusted finance partner by translating results, KPIs, trends, and business drivers into clear insights and recommendations.
• Build practical reporting and financial models that support strategy, new initiatives, scenario planning, and decision-making.
• Support service revenue and margin month-end close, including entries, variance analysis, and compliance with IFRS and company policies.
• Apply IFRS 15 expertise to help ensure transactions are recorded accurately and business decisions are supported by sound accounting guidance.
• Lead and contribute to process improvements, system initiatives, special projects, diligence work streams, and ad hoc analysis.
• Collaborate with Service, IT, Inventory Control, Sales Audit, Accounting, FP&A, and other teams to solve business problems and improve ways of working.
• Coach and develop one senior financial analyst while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Some Of What You Need

• University degree in business, commerce, finance, or equivalent work experience required.
• CPA designation or MBA preferred.
• A strong finance foundation with curiosity, critical thinking, and the ability to connect details to the broader business story.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office skills; Power BI and SQL experience are strong assets.
• Confidence working with complex financial and operational data and presenting clear insights to senior leaders and business partners.
• Strong communication, organization, ownership, leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• 5 to 7 years of progressive finance experience, including accounting, budgeting, planning, forecasting, and business analysis.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, with IFRS 15 experience, is considered a strong asset.
• Retail, multi-location, national, or multi-channel experience is an asset.

Physical Demands/working Conditions

• Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.

Some Of What You Will Get

• Associate discount
• Health and Dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP
• Performance bonuses
• Learning & Development programs
• And more...

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