Sr. Manager, FP&A

OpenText; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText in Canada seeks a Senior Manager FP&A to lead budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close for the Enterprise Information Technology organization.

You will mentor a team of FP&A professionals, partner with business leaders to understand third-party costs, and drive automation to improve reporting.

This high-visibility role offers broad influence over technology investments and financial planning across a global enterprise.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive FP&A experience in tech or software.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to partner with business leaders.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and month-end experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to drive decisions with financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Build and support bottoms-up budgets and forecasts supporting annual OPEX of more than $450M.
• Lead month-end activities and ensure financial results are closed accurately and on time.
• Partner closely with business leaders to develop a deep understanding of third-party costs and spending drivers, including hyperscalers and datacenter operations.
• Consolidate, analyze, and present financial results to leadership, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage and mentor a team of FP&A analysts, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Corporate FP&A, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance forecast accuracy, cost allocation methodologies, and reporting efficiency.
• Support business cases, strategic initiatives, special projects, and growth-focused investment decisions.

Skills

FP&A experience

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or MBA strongly preferred

Job description

Opentext - The Information Company

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered. At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Opentext - The Information Company

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered. At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Your Impact

Reporting to the Sr Director FP&A, the Senior Manager FP&A will provide FP&A support to the Enterprise Information Technology organization. The Senior Manager will lead a team in support of budgets, forecasts and month-end and all contract and business case analysis. Senior Manager will work closely with the business on approvals and will partner with leaders to ensure budgets are met and financials are accurate.

• Build and support bottoms-up budgets and forecasts supporting annual OPEX of more than $450M.
• Lead month-end activities and ensure financial results are closed accurately and on time.
• Partner closely with business leaders to develop a deep understanding of third-party costs and spending drivers, including hyperscalers and datacenter operations.
• Consolidate, analyze, and present financial results to leadership, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage and mentor a team of FP&A analysts, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Corporate FP&A, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance forecast accuracy, cost allocation methodologies, and reporting efficiency.
• Support business cases, strategic initiatives, special projects, and growth-focused investment decisions.

What The Role Offers

• Opportunity to support senior leaders across Commercial IT, Network Infrastructure & Operations, and Sovereign Cloud within the Chief Digital Office.
• High-visibility role partnering directly with business leaders on strategic financial planning and decision-making.
• Leadership opportunity managing and developing a team of FP&A professionals.
• Exposure to large-scale technology operations, cloud infrastructure investments, and enterprise-wide financial planning activities.
• Ability to influence business decisions through financial analysis, forecasting, business cases, and strategic recommendations.
• Opportunity to drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and financial reporting enhancements within a global technology organization.

What You Need To Succeed

• 7+ years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally within the technology or software industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
• Proven experience building strong partnerships and credibility with business leaders.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and month-end management experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems effectively and drive sound business decisions.
• Ability to communicate financial results, risks, and business drivers clearly to leadership audiences.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Accounting, Corporate FP&A, and operational stakeholders.

One Last Thing

At OpenText, we are the leader in Enterprise Information Management, helping organizations simplify, transform, and accelerate how they manage information. Our solutions power the digital world through enterprise software, cloud technologies, automation, analytics, and AI.

This role plays a critical part in supporting key areas of the Chief Digital Office organization, helping leaders make informed investment decisions while ensuring strong financial performance and operational discipline. The work influences strategic initiatives, supports large-scale technology operations, and helps drive growth and efficiency across the business.

Join a global organization that embraces innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while providing opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the future of technology and information management.

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

Compensation

At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range

$118,000 - $168,000; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

AI Usage Disclosure

As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.