FP&A Manager

We are looking for an experienced FP&A Manager to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will provide financial planning and analysis support across the business, helping leaders make informed decisions through budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance insights. This position is well suited to a finance specialist who can translate complex data into clear recommendations and partner effectively with operational and corporate stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Drive the annual budgeting cycle and produce regular forecasts across consolidated operations, regional areas, and leadership groups.
• Review monthly financial performance against plan, identify key variances, and highlight emerging trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Create and circulate recurring profit and loss reporting, while delivering practical analysis and guidance to managers, directors, and budget owners.
• Assist with month-end activities by investigating reporting discrepancies and working with finance and technical teams to resolve data and integration issues.
• Examine material changes in costs and pricing, and collaborate with product stakeholders to assess the financial impact across product lines.
• Assess the performance of new service initiatives and build metrics that support productivity, cost control, and profitable growth.
• Work closely with HR to evaluate payroll, staffing levels, and labour spending, ensuring reliable reporting and forward-looking forecasts.
• Maintain costing methodologies and financial models that support planning, scenario analysis, and operational decision-making.
• Prepare presentations and analytical materials for monthly business reviews, leadership discussions, and growth planning sessions.
• Track working capital performance, including work-in-progress and inventory, and identify opportunities to strengthen efficiency and cash flow. • At least 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or a related corporate finance role.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling within a multi-stakeholder business environment.
• Strong background in costing analysis and the ability to interpret cost drivers, pricing impacts, and profitability trends.
• Proven ability to analyze financial results, investigate variances, and communicate actionable recommendations to business leaders.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes and resolving reporting or data-related issues in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence preparing reports, dashboards, and presentation materials for management review.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work closely with operations, HR, and senior leadership.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a Contract role.