Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Position: Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: Toronto

Structure: Full-time, hybrid

Reports to: Director, FP&A and Treasury

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald's Finance team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Manager, FP&A oversees day-to-day FP&A deliverables, leading Corporate Planning processes, and driving continuous improvement across reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.

This role is also responsible for coaching and developing two FP&A Analysts, standardizing the team's templates, review workflows and output, and preparing executive-ready reports and analytics that deliver clear insights and messaging. The role also supports the Director with strategic initiatives including long-range planning, business intelligence solutions integration, OneStream enhancements, and acting as backup for Treasury activities as required.

The position will provide FP&A expertise by performing the below:

• Lead and review monthly and quarterly FP&A deliverables, including management reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Manage, coach, and develop two FP&A Analysts, providing day-to-day guidance, prioritization support, and performance development.

• Serve as the primary quality-control layer for analyst output by establishing standardized templates, review workflows, and executive-ready presentation materials.

• Lead Corporate Planning processes and support the formalization of monthly and quarterly financial review packages across Corporate departments.

• Support the Director with strategic initiatives, including long-range planning, Business Intelligence platform integration, OneStream enhancements, and other finance transformation projects.

• Provide backup support for Treasury activities when required, including payment approvals, user setup, and cash forecasting.

• Co-lead the roll-out of the Variance Analysis Reporting process to regional Controllers in partnership with the Manager of Financial Reporting.

Knowledge, Skills & Technical Abilities

• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial data and develop clear, actionable insights.

• Strong knowledge of FP&A processes, including management reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and corporate planning.

• Very strong attention to detail, with the ability to review analyst output and ensure accuracy, consistency, and executive-ready quality.

• Strong personal and team organizational skills, including the ability to manage deliverables, priorities, review workflows, and reporting calendars.

• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate financial analysis into clear messaging for leadership audiences.

• Experience developing BI reports and dashboards in Power BI (preferred) or Tableau considered an asset.

• Prior experience working in JD Edwards and/or OneStream considered an asset.

• Coding skills such as VBA, SQL, or Python considered an asset.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or related finance roles.

• 2+ years experience managing, coaching, or reviewing the work of analysts or junior finance team members.

• Experience preparing executive-ready financial reporting materials, variance commentary, and presentation packages.

Qualification/Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university, with emphasis on Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• CPA designation or MBA required.

• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities are required; a case study may be used as part of the assessment process.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

The expected salary range for this role is between $100,000 - $130,000 per year. The starting salary will be determined based on several factors such as the successful candidate's qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Base pay is one component of Black & McDonald's total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.