Financial Planning Analyst

16 Months Contract to Cover Mat Leave : The Senior Analyst – FP&A will drive the financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions to support strategic decision-making within across the business. The role partners with senior leadership to build financial models, support budgeting and forecasting cycles, and deliver meaningful financial insights. It also works closely with Financial Reporting and Operations Strategy teams to ensure timely, accurate consolidation of financial and operational data from all sites and supports clear communication of business results across stakeholders.

Role and Responsibilities : Lead the preparation and management of monthly and quarterly financial and operational reporting, including detailed variance analysis against budget and forecast, to provide Senior Leadership with accurate insights into business performance, trends, risks, and opportunities. Manage the monthly forecasting process for the current fiscal year, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of consolidated forecasts and budgets by partnering with operating and non-operating business units. Maintain ownership of consolidated financial models and continuously enhance forecasting methodologies and reporting processes.

Develop, maintain, and enhance detailed financial models to support business planning, strategic initiatives, investment evaluations, scenario analysis, and decision-making related to new business opportunities, bids, and growth initiatives. Analyze financial and operational results, key performance indicators, variances, and trends to identify business drivers and provide actionable recommendations to leadership. Collaborate cross-functionally with operational leaders, department stakeholders, and senior management to evaluate business performance, support strategic planning initiatives, and identify opportunities for growth, cost optimization, and process improvement.

Prepare executive-level reporting packages, customized financial reports, annual budget presentations and visually impactful presentations for senior management and stakeholders. Provide support for ad hoc financial analysis, special projects, and other finance-related duties as assigned. Experience and Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting required; CPA designation considered a strong asset. 5–15 years of progressive FP&A experience with advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities, as well as proficiency in PowerPoint and Word; experience with ThinkCell is an asset.

Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently compile, consolidate, interpret, and analyze financial results, investigate anomalies, and provide meaningful commentary on key performance drivers and variances. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial concepts and insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. High attention to detail and accuracy, combined with the ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with flexibility to work additional hours when required.

Self-motivated and proactive individual with a strong sense of ownership, the ability to work independently, learn quickly, take initiative, and continuously seek process improvements and operational efficiencies. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada I would like to thank all the candidates in advance. Please do stay connected on LinkedIn for future opportunities.

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