Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000. · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000.
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 4+ years of progressive finance experience, including experience in FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
This is a post for an existing vacancy.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, FP&A, the Manager, FP&A will be a key finance partner for the sector, providing leaders with clear financial insight, disciplined performance analysis and actionable recommendations to support sector objectives.
The role supports weekly flash, monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, capital tracking and commercial analysis. Success requires strong business acumen, clear communication, effective stakeholder management and the ability to balance competing priorities while supporting sector margins.
This position manages one direct report.
Now, If You Were To Come On Board As One Of Our Manager, FP&A, We’d Ask You To Do The Following For Us
- Prepare weekly flash, variance analysis and executive commentary on financial performance, outlook, risks and opportunities.
- Prepare monthly reporting, sector packs and period-end presentations that clearly explain results by unit, business area and key financial driver.
- Partner with sector leaders, operators and cross-functional teams on ad-hoc analysis, business cases and decision support.
- Own assigned reporting and analytical deliverables, ensuring accuracy, clear insights and timely follow-up with business partners.
- Support budgeting and forecasting, including leadership presentations, scenario modelling and operator action plans to deliver results in line with targets.
- Identify and track risks and opportunities, constructively challenge assumptions, and support actions that protect margins and maximize profit flow-through.
- Monitor on- and off-balance-sheet items, reconciliations and financial exposures, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
- Partner with Foodbuy and rebate teams to understand rebate drivers, track opportunities and maximize rebate conversion and margin improvement.
- Build and review proformas, sensitivity analysis and commercial insights for renewals, rebids, negotiations and sector strategy.
- Support capital request tracking, CAR submissions and financial discipline over approved capital budgets.
- Support special projects, maintain clear project plans and help drive timely, high-quality outcomes.
- Improve reporting, forecasting and analytical processes by simplifying workflows, strengthening controls and enhancing insight.
- Oversee the consolidation and standardization of financial processes, including flash reporting, forecasting, management reporting and performance analytics, to improve consistency, governance and visibility across sectors.
- Translate financial and operational performance drivers into targeted improvement initiatives, partnering with operators to strengthen labour productivity, purchasing discipline, cost control, revenue growth and margin performance.
- Drive operator accountability for financial commitments by establishing clear performance expectations, monitoring action plans and key milestones, escalating emerging gaps, and supporting timely corrective actions to deliver budget and forecast outcomes.
- Results-driven finance professional with strong judgment, ownership and the ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong commercial and analytical capability, with experience interpreting sales, margin, labour, cost and profitability drivers.
- Strong communicator who can translate complex financial information into clear insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Effective business partner who builds strong stakeholder relationships, influences through insight and prioritizes confidently when business needs conflict.
- 4+ years of progressive finance experience, including experience in FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering.
- CPA designation, progress toward a CPA designation or an equivalent professional qualification preferred; MBA or CFA considered an asset.
- Advanced Excel, financial modelling and proforma skills; experience with JDE or another large ERP and reporting tools.
- Experience supporting or leading initiatives such as process improvement, system implementation, margin expansion, RFPs, rebids or contract renewals.
- Experience in food services, hospitality, retail, multi-unit operations or a related industry would be an asset.
- Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
- The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
- Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
- Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
- A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
- We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead weekly and monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, capital tracking, and commercial analysis, providing leaders with clear insights and actionable recommendations. Partner with operators and cross-functional teams to improve margins, track risks and opportunities, strengthen financial processes, and ensure accountability for financial commitments.
Requirements
Candidates should have at least four years of progressive finance experience, including FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering, along with strong analytical, commercial, communication, and stakeholder-management capabilities. Advanced Excel, financial modeling, and proforma skills are expected; a CPA or equivalent qualification is preferred, and experience with ERP systems and multi-unit or related industries is an asset.
Skills
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Financial Modeling
- Advanced Excel
- Commercial Analysis
- Business Partnering
- Stakeholder Management
- Proforma Analysis
- Scenario Modeling
- Margin Improvement
- Capital Tracking
- Process Improvement
- ERP Systems
- Executive Communication
Benefits
- Group Benefits
- Employer RRSP Contributions
- Discretionary Bonus or Incentive Programs
- Health Insurance
- Vision Care
- Dental Care
- Mental Health and Wellness Resources
- Employment Assistance Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Data & Analytics
- Food & Beverage
Keywords
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- FP&A
- Weekly Flash Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Monthly Reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Scenario Modeling
- Financial Modeling
- Advanced Excel
- Proforma Analysis
- Commercial Finance
- Business Partnering
- Margin Improvement
- Profitability Analysis
- Capital Requests
- Capital Approval Requests
- Rebate Conversion
- Foodbuy
- JDE
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Management Reporting
- Performance Analytics
- Process Improvement
- System Implementation
- RFPs
- Contract Renewals
- CPA
- MBA
- CFA