Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Irving Oil Ltd.; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Pension plan

Parking allowance

Flexible benefits

Paid vacation

Volunteer days

Job summary

Irving Oil Ltd. seeks a Senior Manager, FP&A to lead the FP&A and accounting teams, delivering forecasting, budgeting, reporting and strategic business partnering to drive strong financial performance for our operations in Canada.

You will translate data into insights, partner with leaders across functions, and help shape plans that support growth and value creation. You will build high-performing teams, ensure financial integrity, and provide trusted counsel to senior executives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in financial advisory, accounting, reporting, and controls.
• 5+ years in a people leadership role.
• CPA/CFA/MBA or equivalent professional designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and financial decision support across functions.
• Oversee accounting, close, reporting, reconciliations, and controls.
• Lead monthly/quarterly analysis, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide strategic insights to senior leaders to improve performance.
• Coach and mentor a finance team, fostering growth and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Planning & time management

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or accounting

Graduate degree or professional designation such as CPA, CFA, or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will lead FP&A and accounting teams, providing strategic financial guidance through forecasting, reporting, analysis, and business partnering. Your goal will be to drive strong financial performance by delivering insights that support informed decision-making, effective planning, and achievement of business objectives. Your success will come from building strong relationships with senior leaders, ensuring financial integrity, developing high-performing teams, and providing trusted financial advice that creates value for the business.

What We Offer

• Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, and financial decision support activities across multiple business functions.
• Oversee accounting, financial close, reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls to ensure accurate and reliable financial results.
• Lead the monthly and quarterly financial analysis, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leaders to support business performance and informed decision-making.
• Partner with business leaders to establish financial objectives, assess risks, and identify growth opportunities.
• Lead complex financial modeling, business case development, and investment analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders by delivering trusted financial advice and actionable insights.
• Develop, coach, and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering career growth, succession planning, and high performance.
• Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and financial excellence.

Your Skills

• Strong leadership and talent development skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and lead high‑performing teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.
• Advanced analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and business case analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to develop meaningful financial models, reports, and presentations.

Your Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting, supplemented by a graduate degree and/or professional designation such as CPA, CFA, or MBA. 15+ years of experience in financial advisory, accounting, reporting, and controls, including 5+ years in a people leadership role. Proven experience leading complex financial analysis, driving business performance, and partnering with senior leaders to support strategic decision-making.

The expected salary range for this position is $114,943 – $183,909. Placement within range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

As a family‑owned company deeply rooted in our communities, we work hard to make a difference in the places we serve. For more than 100 years, our commitment to doing good business has been grounded in our commitment to people – to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Our mission is focused on our continued evolution to meet the changing needs of our customers. We are devoted to being part of the solution, in providing the safe and reliable energy that our customers need, while taking concrete steps to evolve our business for the future.