Sr. Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

Nissan; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Mississauga is seeking a Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis. This role involves leading a high-performance finance team and optimizing financial planning processes while ensuring strategic collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant university degree and extensive experience in corporate finance and budgeting. Join us and contribute to reshaping the future of mobility.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and mental health

Employee Lease Program with vehicle discounts

Tuition reimbursement programs

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in corporate finance, budgeting, and business planning.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and communicate complex financial data.
• Proven leadership skills including team management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performance finance team through strategic hiring and mentoring.
• Own and optimize the full financial planning cycle and manage complex budget models.
• Collaborate with various departments to develop holistic forecasts.
• Oversee the company's fixed cost management and implement cost reduction strategies.
• Drive process improvements and automation in budgeting and reporting.

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Location(s) : Mississauga

Job Schedule : Full-time Hybrid

Degree Level : Bachelor

Sponsorship : No

Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan : Launch Your Career Drive Innovation

At Nissan were not just building cars were revolutionizing mobility. Were a global leader with a heritage of innovation and were searching for talented individuals like you to join us on this exciting journey. We believe that every individual possesses a unique set of skills and passions that can be harnessed to drive innovation and shape the future of the automotive industry. Our diverse range of program areas and career paths offer exciting opportunities for adventurers like you to embark on a thrilling professional journey.

We are currently looking for a Sr. Manager Financial Planning & Analysis to join our team in Mississauga Canada.

A Day in the Life :

Lead a high-performance finance team through strategic hiring mentoring and continuous developmentensuring alignment with business goals seamless execution of workflows and a culture of accountability and excellence.

Own and optimize the full financial planning cycledesign build and manage complex budget and forecast models using advanced Excel functions Power BI and financial systems (e.g. Hyperion SAP) to support executive decision-making and company-wide financial alignment.

Partner cross-functionally to shape Nissan Canadas financial future collaborating with Marketing Sales Captive Finance Division and Parts to develop holistic forecasts validate business cases (including ROI modeling) and monitor budget performance with variance and trend analyses.

Responsible for overseeing the companys fixed cost management from developing budget to identify areas for optimization and implement strategies for cost reduction to track and report to senior management ensuring alignment financial objectives are met.

Elevate finances strategic impact by driving process improvements and automation in budgeting forecasting and reporting through collaboration with NNA / NML counterparts and functional partners (Accounting HR IS etc.) ensuring data integrity and operational excellence.

Who Were Looking for :

University degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field with at least 10 years of experience in corporate finance budgeting and business planning. CPA designation is an asset.

Expertise in financial modeling forecasting and variance analysis with strong proficiency in Excel SAP (or equivalent ERP systems) and business intelligence tools.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and communicate complex financial data to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Proven leadership skills including team management performance development and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across business units and global partners.

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a track record of driving process improvements and influencing high-level decision-making.

Excited about this role Submit your application today!

What Youll Look Forward to at Nissan :

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities : Benefit from diverse career paths cross-departmental moves and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars leadership training and tuition reimbursement programs all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one youll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards : Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical mental health parental leave retirement savings & unique Nissan perks including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

All employment is contingent upon successful completion of background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and as permitted by applicable statutes and regulations.

It is Nissans policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race gender military status disability or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in Canada and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees customers and partners feel respected valued and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees with shared characteristics or interests build allies and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Mississauga Ontario Canada

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Internal Audit,Financial Services,Financial Performance,Variance Analysis,Journal Entries,Account Management,ACH,Customer Accounts,General Ledger Accounts,Payroll,Customer Relationships,Financial Statements,Annual Reports

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1