Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis | Toronto | Contract

Location: Toronto, ON - Hybrid, 3 days in office

Duration: 12-month contract, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent role

About the Opportunity:

Our client in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to join its Finance team. This role will work cross-functionally across the organization to support monthly, quarterly, and annual planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and organized, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. They will demonstrate strong thought leadership and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

• Manage financial planning, budgeting, and reporting systems, proactively overseeing all related processes.

• Support the management team with long- and short-term business planning.

• Coordinate and prepare monthly management financial analysis.

• Take ownership of annual and rolling monthly forecasts.

• Design and implement KPI and reporting dashboards to support senior management decision-making.

• Provide detailed analysis of the company’s monthly financial results.

• Provide proactive financial support to all business units.

• Establish period-end reporting processes.

• Recommend ongoing improvements across the organization.

• Ensure the integrity of planning and reporting systems.

• Ensure all processes are documented and appropriate controls are in place.

• Manage direct reports, including career development, objective setting, performance reviews, and daily guidance.

• Prepare ad hoc analysis.

• Support other projects as required.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation (or in progress) or an MBA is an asset

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 2 years of post-qualification experience.

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.

• Experience working in an organization with multiple lines of business.

• Experience planning, executing, and presenting annual budgets, along with business planning, forecasting, P&L and balance sheet analysis, and cash flow preparation.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets using SQL, Python, or R.

• High proficiency in data management and analytics.

• A proactive, self-directed approach and commitment to continuous learning.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please send your resume in Word format to Rabia Azeem at rabia.azeem@randstad.ca