Finance Manager

We are looking for a Finance Manager to support financial planning, reporting, and operational decision-making for our team in Kitchener- Waterloo, Ontario. This role combines hands-on analysis with oversight of core accounting activities, helping the business understand performance, manage budgets, and improve financial processes. The successful Finance Manager candidate will bring strong analytical judgment, experience working with financial systems and reporting tools, and the ability to translate complex data into practical business insights.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review financial analyses that support budgeting, forecasting, and day-to-day business decisions.

• Lead recurring reporting activities by producing accurate financial results, variance explanations, and performance summaries for stakeholders.

• Oversee month-end close tasks and coordinate accounting-related activities to ensure timely and reliable financial information.

• Develop ad hoc reports and detailed data reviews to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across operations.

• Use reporting platforms and analytical tools, including systems such as Power BI, to improve visibility into financial performance.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen budget processes, enhance reporting quality, and support effective capacity planning.

• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and support continuous improvement objectives.

• Contribute to specialized financial projects, including data analysis initiatives and system-related reporting changes, as required.

• At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis, finance management, or a closely related role.

• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, and accounting operations within a business environment.

• CPA or in progress preferred.

• Strong understanding of month-end close procedures, variance analysis, and performance reporting.

• Experience using financial and reporting tools.

• Ability to interpret large data sets and apply data mining techniques to support informed decision-making.

• Proven track record of improving financial processes and delivering practical recommendations to stakeholders.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.