Senior Financial Planning Analyst

INKAS® Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

INKAS® Group in Canada is seeking a Senior Financial Planning Analyst to shape decisions on growth, investment, and operating performance through rigorous forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning. You will partner with leaders across finance, operations, and production to turn complex data into actionable insights that improve resource allocation and profitability.

This fast-paced role offers exposure to capital projects and strategic initiatives in a global manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or analytical finance experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling ability.
• Clear presentation materials for stakeholders and strong analytical judgment.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial results, variances, and trends, and present key findings to senior management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and optimize resource allocation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs and develop dashboards and reporting tools.
• Assist in scenario planning and what-if analysis for strategic decisions.
• Support reviews for capital expenditures, product launches, and other investments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP

Adaptive Insights

Anaplan

Job description

As a Senior Financial Planning Analyst at INKAS® Armored Vehicle Manufacturing, you will help shape decisions on growth, investment, and operating performance through rigorous forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning. You will partner closely with business leaders to turn complex financial data into clear insights that improve resource allocation, strengthen profitability, and support high-quality decision-making.

INKAS® is a Canadian manufacturer known globally for designing and building premium armored SUVs, trucks, vans, and specialty vehicles. Our work combines advanced security technology, custom craftsmanship, and precision engineering in a fast-paced production environment.

Why this role could be a great fit

• High visibility across finance, operations, and leadership, with direct exposure to decisions that influence growth and profitability
• A strong platform to build commercial finance capability in a complex manufacturing environment with meaningful analytical ownership
• An opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy and execution in a business known for specialized products and global reach

What you'll do

• Develop, maintain, and improve financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Analyze financial results, variances, and trends, and present key findings to senior management
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and optimize resource allocation
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal stakeholders
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop dashboards and reporting tools
• Assist in scenario planning and what-if analysis to support strategic business decisions
• Support financial reviews for capital expenditures, product launches, and other investment opportunities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or a similarly analytical finance role
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capability; proficiency in building clear presentation materials for stakeholders
• Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with ERP, planning, or reporting platforms such as Oracle, SAP, Adaptive Insights, or Anaplan
• Exposure to dashboarding, KPI reporting, or scenario analysis in a manufacturing, capital-intensive, or product-based business
• Progress toward or completion of a professional designation such as CPA, CFA, or CBV
• Must be bondable and may be required to obtain security clearance
• Work in a globally recognized specialized manufacturing business where finance has direct visibility into operational and strategic decisions
• Gain broad exposure across forecasting, performance reporting, capital planning, and cross-functional business partnering
• Receive competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a high-accountability environment

This position operates in a professional, fast-paced manufacturing and corporate office environment, supporting financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and strategic decision-making across the business. The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst works closely with leaders in finance, operations, production, procurement, and executive management to provide timely analysis and actionable business insights. Candidates must be comfortable working in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment with a high degree of accountability and analytical rigor.

Equal opportunity employment

INKAS® is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and to providing a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without discrimination as protected by applicable law.

Artificial intelligence (AI) use disclosure

In accordance with Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, this job posting discloses that artificial intelligence may be used to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as screening or ranking applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions are subject to human review and oversight.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.