Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

JK Executive Strategies, LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst to support strategic decision-making within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Finance or related fields and 3–5 years of relevant experience, particularly in FP&A. Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems is essential. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of CAD 110K to 125K.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly reporting and quarterly financial forecast processes.
• Partner with plant managers to understand cost drivers and production variances.
• Analyze trends in raw material costs and labor utilization.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems (Infor M3)

BI Tools (Power BI)

Job description

Overview

Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst – Toronto, ON

JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with an industry-leading manufacturer in the color pigments space in search of a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join its Finance team. This role will support strategic and operational decision-making across the business. This role will report to the Director of FP&A and partner closely with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Accounting to drive insights that enhance efficiency, profitability, and growth. The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment and is comfortable analyzing complex cost structures and operational metrics.

Base pay range : This range is provided by JK Executive Strategies, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Salary Range

• 110k-$125k CAD

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly reporting and quarterly financial forecast processes
• Partner with plant managers, supply chain, and operations teams to understand cost drivers, labor and overhead allocation, and production variances
• Analyze trends in raw material costs, labor utilization, and throughput to identify risks and opportunities
• Develop and maintain financial models for scenario analysis, capital investment decisions, and margin optimization
• Assist in preparing monthly management reports, variance analysis, and financial packages for leadership and the board of directors
• Support annual budgeting processes across business units, consolidating inputs and ensuring alignment with company goals
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements in reporting, systems, and data management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling
• Experience with ERP systems (Infor M3) and BI Tools (Power BI)
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting plant or factory operations directly
• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma concepts
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred but not required
• Private equity exposure preferred

Equal Opportunity

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.

Details

• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Finance
• Industries : Manufacturing

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