Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Splitsville Entertainment; Oakville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment center in Oakville is seeking a Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to drive financial strategy and performance. Responsibilities include budgeting, financial modeling, and conducting analysis to support growth. The ideal candidate has extensive FP&A experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment offering exciting growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in FP&A or Commercial Finance in a consumer-facing environment.
• Strong ability to interpret financial data and influence outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills for senior leadership presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Develop financial models and conduct trend analysis.
• Present financial results to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Commercial analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

CPA

MBA or CFA (considered an asset)

Tools

ERP systems

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

About The Role

Are you a seasoned finance professional ready to step into a high-impact leadership role?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where strategic thinking meets hands-on execution?

Are you looking to join a financially stable company with bold growth plans and an exciting future?

If so, then look no further!

The What...

We are looking for a Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our team!

Here’s some of what you can expect as part of the role…

• Lead the budgeting and reforecasting processes in collaboration with operational leaders and UK finance partners.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support annual budgets, strategic initiatives, and long-range planning.
• Conduct in-depth financial and trend analysis to identify performance improvement and growth opportunities.
• Oversee monthly P&L reviews for all Canadian centres, delivering performance insights and partnering with regional and departmental leaders.
• Provide commercial analysis on centre-level performance, including revenue trends, cost efficiency, and variance to budget.
• Present financial results and strategic recommendations to senior leadership to inform key business decisions.
• Evaluate performance and ROI of new centres, major renovations, and other capital investments.
• Support strategic growth by reviewing business cases and analyzing demographic and market data.
• Drive adoption and enhancement of Power BI tools, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across the business.
• Manage weekly cash flow forecasting and working capital planning in coordination with senior finance leadership.
• Mentor and develop a Junior Finance Analyst, fostering a high-performance, collaborative finance team.
• Work cross-functionally with teams including Marketing, IT, Real Estate, and HR to align financial planning with strategic initiatives.

The Who…

The be a successful Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you’ll have:

• Significant experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Finance Business Partnering—ideally in a multi-site, consumer-facing environment (e.g., hospitality, entertainment, retail, or QSR).
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities; familiarity with Power BI or other BI tools, and experience with ERP or planning systems.
• Strong ability to interpret financial data in context, identify performance drivers, and influence business outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to present to and influence senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and lead or mentor junior team members.
• Post-secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; CPA required (MBA or CFA considered an asset).
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, growing business.

Splitsville Entertainment is Canada’s premier family entertainment centre! Our modern facilities combine state-of-the-art 10 pin bowling, high-quality casual dining, arcades, laser tag, and other entertainment options to make your visit a one-of-a-kind experience.

At Splitsville, we value diversity and inclusion, and we’re committed to creating a working environment that promotes equal opportunities. Individual differences and the contributions of all employees are recognised and valued and we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company.