Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Do you enjoy turning numbers into big-picture thinking? In this role, you will take the lead in financial planning, uncover insights, and help guide smarter decisions across the organization. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will manage a small team and oversee all financial planning, budgeting, and analysis activities. Drawing on your leadership skills and strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards, you will build strong partnerships throughout multiple business units. This is an immersive and engaging role that will allow you to have an impact on business decision-making. The main responsibilities include:

• Lead the annual budgeting and financial forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with the organization’s priorities and financial commitments
• Work closely with business unit leaders to understand financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support informed decisions
• Develop forecasts, financial dashboards, and reports to support business planning for specific projects
• Oversee financial reporting for capital projects and pension plan statements, including audits and regulatory requirements
• Improve financial processes, data accuracy, and reporting by using systems and tools such as ERP, Power BI, and Excel.
• Lead and support team members through coaching, mentoring, and professional development

Our client has built an excellent reputation in Ottawa as a stable and resilient organization that offers interesting and diverse work, a modern work environment, and a healthy work-life balance. If you want to build a career where your daily impact is recognized, supported, and rewarded, apply now!

Qualifications:

The main qualifications for this role include:

• Completed CPA designation required
• Post-secondary education in finance and/or accounting
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Previous supervisory experience
• IFRS experience is a strong asset
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and modelling
• Strong communication skills are a must

How You Will Be Rewarded:

• $116,000 – $145,000 salary range
• Annual incentive plan
• 4 weeks’ vacation and 15 sick days
• Great group benefits package
• Defined contribution pension plan after 6 months
• Potential to work a hybrid schedule, 3 days a week in office, after 3 months
• Free parking

Location: Ottawa

Internal Job ID#: 5121

Recruiter Name: Tracey Windsor