Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Vaco Recruiter Services; Markham; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching up to 3%

CPA dues reimbursement

Excellent total compensation

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services partnered with a client in Markham, ON, to hire a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis. This role leads monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning to drive value creation.

The ideal candidate partners with Product, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Corporate Functions leadership, delivers insightful executive reporting, and mentors FP&A teams to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA designation is mandatory.
• Strong IFRS knowledge required.
• 6–8 years in FP&A, corporate/strategic finance, or related fields.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and executive reporting.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning.
• Drive forecast accuracy through analysis of key drivers.
• Partner with Product, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Corporate functions.
• Own monthly P&L reporting and variance analysis.
• Provide leadership across FP&A and develop talent.

Skills

Financial modeling

IFRS knowledge

Executive communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

CPA designation

CFA designation an asset

Tools

Power BI

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a provider of residential and commercial home services. They are looking for a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Strong career progression with potential advancement to more senior roles
• Join a high-performing team of experienced CPA professionals
• Excellent total compensation package.
• RRSP matching up to 3%
• CPA dues reimbursement

About the Opportunity

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
• Lead the monthly forecasting process, annual budget, and long-range strategic planning activities.
• Drive forecast accuracy through detailed analysis of key operational and financial drivers.
• Develop financial targets and performance accountability frameworks across the organization.
• Present forecast assumptions, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Business Partnership & Strategic Finance
• Act as the primary finance partner for assigned business units and product portfolios, providing financial leadership and strategic guidance.
• Partner closely with Product, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Corporate Functions leadership teams.
• Develop deep knowledge of business drivers, operating metrics, portfolio economics, and profitability levers.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and financial insights that support business performance and value creation.
• Executive Reporting & Leadership Engagement
• Lead monthly business reviews and performance discussions with senior leadership.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for Executive Leadership Team meetings, strategic planning sessions, Board reporting, lender reporting, and shareholder-related requests.
• Translate complex financial and operational information into concise, actionable business insights.
• Provide analytical support for executive and Board-level decision-making.
• Performance Management & Financial Reporting
• Own monthly P&L reporting and performance reviews for assigned businesses and portfolios.
• Deliver detailed variance analysis and communicate with key business drivers.
• Develop and monitor KPIs that measure financial and operational performance.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting for management decision-making.
• Process Improvement & Analytics
• Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, systems, and reporting tools.
• Champion automation, data governance, and reporting optimization initiatives.
• Leverage Power BI and other analytical tools to improve management reporting and business insights.
• Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making and financial accountability.
• Leadership & Talent Development
• Lead, coach, and develop Managers, Senior Financial Analysts, and Financial Analysts.
• Foster a high-performance team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support succession planning, employee development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Provide leadership across the broader Finance organization and contribute to building future finance leadership talent.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation is mandatory.
• CFA designation an asset.
• Strong IFRS knowledge is required.
• A combination of accounting expertise, financial modeling capabilities, and strategic finance knowledge is strongly desired.
• Minimum 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, Transaction Advisory, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and executive reporting processes.
• Experience presenting directly to executive leadership teams is mandatory.
• Proven ability to influence decisions and drive outcomes through financial insight and business partnership.
• Experience supporting Board, lender, shareholder, or investor-related reporting is highly desirable.
• Experience operating within complex, multi-business organizations is preferred.

Salary Range

$150,000 - $160,000 / year

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