Manager of FP&A

Clarity Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis in Toronto. In this role, you will lead financial modeling and analysis efforts, ensuring accurate reporting and providing strategic insights. Candidates should have 6-10 years of experience in financial planning, preferably with expertise in real estate. Strong skills in Excel and financial systems are essential, along with CPA or CFA qualifications. The position is full-time and permanent.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in real estate.
• Experience leading cross-functional planning and forecasting efforts.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and enhance financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and update financial models for business planning and decisions.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly trend analyses and reviews.
• Drive the annual budgeting cycle with cross-functional collaboration.
• Deliver reforecasts and financial insights supporting agile planning.
• Conduct profitability assessments for investment decisions.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Real estate expertise

Advanced Excel skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Strong communication

Education

CPA and/or CFA designation

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Power BI

SQL

Job description

Location: Toronto, ON

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity : We are looking for an experienced Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis who will be responsible for leading financial planning and analysis efforts for a critical portfolio of the business. This role will involve using financial models to support strategic decision making, conducting variance analyses, and ensuring accurate financial reporting for leadership and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and expertise in real estate in order to provide valuable insights and drive operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Build and update detailed financial models to guide business planning and strategic decision-making for a specific portfolio
• Perform in-depth monthly and quarterly analysis, including trend tracking, variance reviews, and scenario modeling to inform business strategy
• Drive the full annual budgeting cycle, collaborating closely with cross-functional partners across the organization
• Deliver reforecasts and ad hoc financial insights to senior leadership to support agile planning
• Continuously evaluate forecast accuracy in light of market trends and internal performance metrics
• Collaborate with various departments to define and refine long-term strategic goals
• Conduct profitability and feasibility assessments to support investment decisions and operational strategy
• Partner with operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance overall financial efficiency
• Contribute to liquidity planning, budgeting consolidation, and ensure financial inputs meet loan covenant requirements
• Develop and present polished financial reports and dashboards tailored for executive leadership and private equity investors
• Ensure accuracy and clarity in reporting to support high-impact decision-making

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (experience in real-estate is a strong asset)
• Advanced skills in Excel and experience with other financial systems such as Yardi, Microsoft Power BI, and SQL
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and variance analysis
• CPA and / or CFA designation preferred
• Previous experience leading cross-functional planning and forecasting efforts
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial insights and drive high-impact initiatives
• Capability to mentor junior staff and improve financial processes
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships

Next Steps

• We here at Clarity Recruitment would like to thank you for your application.
• Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a phone interview.

Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify us if you require accommodation in the application process.

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