Strategic FP&A Leader — Budgeting, Forecasting & Insights

Canadian Solar; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar is seeking an FP&A Manager in Kitchener, ON to lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting across the organization. You will partner with business and regional finance teams to provide financial insight, drive performance, and support strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates have at least five years in FP&A or corporate finance, strong modelling and Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• At least five years in FP&A or corporate finance.
• Strong modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics.
• Advanced Excel; SAP experience preferred.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills.
• Able to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced global environment.
• CPA, CFA or comparable designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Deliver monthly management reporting with dashboards and variance analysis.
• Partner with business/project teams to assess performance and opportunities.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and translate analyses into recommendations.
• Develop financial models and business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Drive FP&A process improvements and automation.
• Support M&A evaluations and due diligence activities.
• Collaborate with Accounting during month-end close and audits.
• Complete priority analyses and special projects for senior leadership.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA / CFA or comparable designation (asset)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Canadian Solar is seeking an FP&A Manager in Kitchener, ON to lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting across the organization. You will partner with business and regional finance teams to provide financial insight, drive performance, and support strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates have at least five years in FP&A or corporate finance, strong modelling and Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).