Sr. Manager, External Financial Advisory

MNP; Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Wellness subsidy

Pension plan with 4% matching

Job summary

MNP is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our External Financial Advisory practice in Abbotsford. You will oversee client engagements for small and mid-sized companies, lead a team of financial analysts, and provide high-level strategic insights to executive teams to improve financial performance.

The role involves financial modeling, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and business development, with opportunities to shape service offerings and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain client relationships, drive sales, and achieve growth targets.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with FP&A, controller or CFO exposure.
• Experience with financial reporting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Familiarity with financial statement modeling and advanced Excel functions.
• Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero) or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) or data tools (Power BI).Travel for client visits and business development.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of key deliverables: financial reporting packages, models, cash flow forecasts and budgets.
• Serve as primary contact for major client relationships and provide strategic recommendations.
• Oversee building dynamic financial models for cash flow, budgeting, capital raising and valuations.
• Identify new business opportunities and support client pitches to secure engagements.
• Improve internal processes within the EFA team and optimize resource allocation.
• Lead and mentor a team of financial analysts and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Client relationships

Strategic advisory

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Team leadership

Business development

Excel advanced

Education

Degree in finance/accounting/economics/business

Tools

Power BI

Excel

QuickBooks

Xero

SAP/Oracle

Job description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Manager to join our growing External Financial Advisory (EFA) practice. In this role, you will oversee advisory services provided to small and mid-sized companies and guide strategic initiatives to assist clients in navigating today’s rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape. As part of the team, you'll play a critical role from leading a team of professionals in providing strategic insights to acting as a trusted advisor to clients’ executive teams.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of key deliverables: oversee the preparation of financial reporting packages, financial models, cash flow forecasts and budgets, and business process improvement recommendations.
• Strategic client advisory: serve as the primary point of contact for key client relationships, providing actionable financial insights and high-level strategic recommendations that drive business performance. Collaborate with the clients’ executive teams to align financial strategies with business goals.
• Financial modelling and forecasting: Oversee building of dynamic financial models for a range of purposes, including cash flow forecasting, budgeting, raising capital, and valuations, enabling clients to make informed financial decisions
• Business development: take an active role in identifying new business opportunities and expanding our client base by attending local networking events and developing your presence in the professional community. Support proposal development and client pitches to secure new engagements.
• Operational excellence: continuously improve internal processes within the EFA team, ensuring optimal resource allocation, workflow efficiency, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with senior leadership to refine and grow our service offerings.
• Mentorship and leadership: lead and mentor a team of financial analysts and senior financial analysts, assisting in their professional growth through coaching, performance evaluations, and development plans.

Skills and Experience:

• Completion of a degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration
• Skilled in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. Strong ability to develop and maintain client relationships, drive sales, and achieve growth targets.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including management experience in a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), group controller or CFO role
• Experience with financial reporting, including financial statement review, variance analysis, and management reporting
• Familiarity with financial statement modeling, including proficiency in using advanced Excel functions, is considered an asset
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Quickbooks, Xero), ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) or data analysis tools (Power BI) is considered an asset
• Travel will be required for client visits and business development activities

MyRewards@MNP

More than a paycheque, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards for our team members. With a focus on health and wealth, we provide an extensive list of benefits that support our unique culture and foster work-life integration.

Our MyRewards@MNP program offers benefits that allow you to thrive at work and outside of the office. Be rewarded with generous paid time off including 4 personal days, firm sponsored social events, a group pension plan with 4% matching contribution, voluntary savings products, bonus program eligibility, a wellness subsidy, health and dental benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, learning opportunities through MNP University, a flexible 'Dress For Your Day' environment and more! Annual compensation for this position ranges from $110,000 - $150,000.

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!