Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)

Location: Guelph, ON (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

Type: At least 6-mon contract with opportunity to get converted/extended

Main requirements: CPA designation, FP&A experience from CPG/manufacturing industry

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established Canadian organization, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst FP&A to join its finance team. This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with business leaders, provide strategic financial insights, and support key decision-making through financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and business performance reporting.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving financial results, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting long-term business growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

• Prepare monthly financial analysis and management reporting, including revenue, margins, operating expenses, and business performance metrics.
• Develop financial models and analytical tools to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze profitability, pricing initiatives, product performance, and key business drivers.
• Perform variance analysis and identify trends affecting financial performance.
• Provide actionable recommendations to business leaders to improve results.
• Support senior leadership with ad hoc reporting, financial analysis, and business cases.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting and planning activities.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Present financial forecasts and recommendations to leadership teams.

Business Partnership & Strategy

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across operations, sales, and finance.
• Present financial results and insights to senior management.
• Support strategic planning initiatives and long-term business planning.
• Provide financial guidance for new initiatives, investments, and operational changes.

Process Improvement & Projects

• Identify and implement improvements to financial reporting and planning processes.
• Support the implementation of new reporting and analytical tools.
• Participate in strategic and operational projects across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or commercial finance.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, profitability analysis, and management reporting.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems/ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, consumer products, distribution, or operational environments is considered an asset.

If you are a results-oriented finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business and turning data into strategic insights, we would love to hear from you.

This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.

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