Senior Lead - Financial Planning & Analysis

Lightspeed; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Montreal is seeking a Senior Lead - Financial Planning & Analysis to support business unit leaders. This role involves developing analytical models, budgeting, and preparing presentations for senior management. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in financial analysis, a strong grasp of Excel, and fluent English. The position offers a flexible work environment along with several benefits.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Remote work policies

Equity options

Pension plan contributions

Training opportunities

Health and wellness credit

Volunteer time off

Employee-led networks

Computer purchase program

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years in progressive financial analysis experience.
• Proven track record in business partner or corporate FP&A role.
• Fluency in English as a working language.

Responsibilities

• Establish solid business partnerships with leaders across the business.
• Prepare presentations and present to the Senior Management team.
• Responsible for the delivery of accurate and timely month-end variance and management reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

We're looking for a Senior Lead - Financial Planning & Analysis with experience supporting business unit leaders to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in Montréal. The ideal candidate is able to create and communicate data-driven analysis that holds the senior leaders of the business accountable to delivering budget targets.

What you'll be doing

• Establish solid business partnerships with leaders across the business
• Prepare presentations and present to the Senior Management team
• Prepare, improve and streamline the budgeting, forecasting and long term planning process
• Perform deep analysis and scorecard against budget / forecast monthly and quarterly
• Responsible for the delivery of accurate and timely month-end variance and management reporting
• Provide analytical support and financial guidance to help with various business decisions. This includes developing new analyses and improving reports and metrics to better support senior leadership’s decision-making process
• Work on ad hoc projects as assigned; such as assessment of new business activities or change of process
• Assist with special requests from the executive team
• Contributing as part of the wider team to achieve organizational objectives even if this means doing things that aren’t strictly within the scope of your role

What you need to bring

• 5+ years in progressive financial analysis experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
• Expert knowledge in Excel is a must
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with financial modeling
• Proven track record in business partner or corporate FP&A role
• Highly detail oriented and organized
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication to interact with all levels of management
• Demonstrated success working in a deadline driven and multi-task, fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask and work quickly while being able to adapt to a rapidly evolving environment
• As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position

Even better if you have, but not necessary

• Experience with Pigment planning tool is an asset
• Knowledge / experience working in a customer support organization is an asset

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You’ll enjoy

• A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work
• A culture that celebrates performance
• The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard
• Career-defining opportunities
• Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled.
• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Equity options, because this is your company too
• Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters
• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Health and wellness credit so you feel your best
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
• Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams
• Computer purchase program to get your personal Macbook
• Enhanced parental leave to support growing families

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