Manager, Forecasting & Planning

Canadian Tire; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel retailer in Calgary is seeking a Manager of FP&A to enhance financial planning and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will lead a high-performance team, serve as a trusted financial advisor, and implement innovative reporting solutions. Candidates should possess a degree in finance and have extensive experience in finance roles. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion in a rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7+ years of progressive experience in finance roles including management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and improve processes.
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare innovative performance reports for senior management.
• Oversee forecasting and planning activities for the P&L and balance sheet.
• Act as a trusted finance advisor supporting decision-making.

Skills

Change Management

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

University degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Professional accounting designation (CPA, CFA) or MBA

Tools

Power BI

Job description

What you’ll do

Our Finance team plays a key role in helping us stay competitive in the ever-changing retail environment by providing accurate, timely, and high-quality financial planning & reporting, and analysis supporting the Mark’s retail business. Reporting to the AVP, FP&A Mark’s and Real Estate, this role will be crucial in leading efficiency improvements during a significant transformation period. You'll help drive the organization to achieve its financial and strategic targets by providing financial insights and partnering with business clients.

As a key strategic partner with the Mark’s organization, the Manager of FP&A will be responsible for delivering seamless and timely forward-looking financial and business information. The ideal candidate will possess strong change management skills, excellent leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliverables simultaneously. This role is also accountable for developing talent within the FP&A team through fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Additionally, you will partner proactively with cross-functional areas to establish frameworks and strategic models that empower financial and operational decision-making.

• Lead Performance Reporting: Prepare innovative performance reports that communicate financial stories to senior management, identifying risks and opportunities related to earnings targets.

• Forecasting & Planning: Oversee forecasting and planning activities related to Mark’s P&L and Balance Sheet items, including Margin, Opex, and Inventory.

• Trusted Advisor: Act as a trusted finance advisor to business stakeholders by supporting decision-making with thorough financial analysis.

• Team Leadership: Lead a high-performance team of analysts with a continuous improvement mindset within an inclusive working environment.

• Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate across the organization to ensure key strategic initiatives are accurately reflected in financial plans and forecasts.

• Efficiency & Automation: Drive efficiencies in reporting, forecasting, and planning processes by developing automated models and self-service tools for the business.

What you bring

• Innovative Mindset: Lead transformation in forecasting and reporting processes.

• Results-Oriented & Organized: Prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail with a focus on the big picture.

• Change Management & Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to lead through change and drive process improvements.

• Critical Thinking: Think holistically through business problems.

• Strong Communication Skills: Communicate findings/analysis clearly to various levels within the organization.

• Excellent Team Player: Enjoy collaborative problem-solving with cross-functional teams.

• Technical Skills: Experience in reporting, forecasting, financial modeling, using dashboards such as Power BI (considered an asset).

• University degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

• 5 to 7+ years of progressive experience in finance roles including management experience

• Professional accounting/financial designation (CPA, CFA) or Post Graduate Degree (MBA) considered an asset

About Us

At Marks, we want you to experience an extraordinary career in helping to lead our brand's evolution to be Canada’s number one destination for industrial and casual apparel and footwear. As one of Canada’s leading apparel retailers, and a valued part of the Canadian Tire family of companies, Mark’s stands out for its commitment to comfort, quality and style. Mark’s is a leader in product development, innovation and quality through its assortment of industrial apparel, footwear and accessories, with strong private and exclusive brands. Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.