Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Year Round

Why join CMH?
We work hard, we play hard, and we have the best time doing it. Our mission is to guide our staff and guests through life-changing mountain experiences, and our vision is to be recognized as the world leader of guided mountain experiences - by our guests, our employees, our partners, and our communities. We're all drawn to CMH for different reasons, but we stay for the people-both employees and guests-who are brought together by a unique shared passion for skiing, riding, the mountain world, and life in general. CMH is where mountain magic happens!

Things that are important to us:

• Safety as a cornerstone.
  
• Share our passion - every day.
  
• Always act with integrity.
  
• We work as a team.
  
• Aim for best.
  
• Balance our social, fiscal, and environmental responsibilities.
  

Things that are important to you:

• The opportunity to build lifelong friendships with staff and guests from around the world.
  
• Working for a company that stands behind its mission, vision, and values.
  
• An inclusive and rewarding company culture where employees are valued and supported.
  
• Explore and work at a world-class mountain destination.
  
• Enjoy meals created by culinary professionals that incorporate fresh, local ingredients.
  
• Work with hospitality professionals that take pride in providing a high-end guest experience.
  
• An opportunity to grow and learn in a work environment that promotes feedback and development.
  
• Discounts with brand partners and on CMH merchandise.
  
• Opportunities to heli-hike and heli-ski, as available.
  

CMH is honored to operate in the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Syilx, Sinixt, Carrier (Dakelh), and Stoney Nakoda Nations.

Position Overview

The Senior Manager, FP&A plays a pivotal role in leading the forecasting and budgeting cycles for CMH. This role is also responsible for KPI development and monitoring, driving change in the operations, and monthly management and corporate reporting.

In this high-impact position, you will be instrumental in building strong partnerships across our operations and business teams. Your expertise will be crucial in deciphering the key dynamics influencing CMH’s financial results, pinpointing areas for improvement, and identifying opportunities to mitigate risks and enhance overall financial performance. You will also lead critical quantitative and qualitative analysis to support decision making at the Executive Leadership Team level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead The Forecasting and Planning Processes: In conjunction with the SVP Finance, manage Annual Operating Plan (budget) and Long-Term Strategic Plan processes. This includes defining timelines, setting planning assumptions, and collaborating across internal departments and operational functions on the build-up and validation of the plans. Develop and implement a robust forecasting process.
• Financial Reports and Dashboards: Prepare, refresh, and distribute critical reports for the Executive Leadership Team, Lodge and Area Managers and others as needed summarizing and highlighting key aspects of the company’s financial performance and underlying drivers. Review and suggest areas for improvement with recipients.
• Capital Reporting and Forecasting: Working with the Director of Facilities, oversee and provide input on the capital reporting and forecasting process both in the short-term and long-term. Provide input on capital requests relating to financial modeling and alignment to strategic priorities.
• Review Month End Results: In conjunction with the shared services accounting team, review the month end results, make changes where necessary and fully understand the results.
• Continuous Improvement and Change Management: Drive ongoing enhancements to planning and forecasting processes, employing post-mortem and stakeholder reviews, adopting tools and emerging technologies as appropriate to support CMH’s need for business insights.
• Internal Controls Management: Ownership of the delegation of authority and spending limit policies. Work with various personnel on identifying gaps in the controls and implementing changes as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least five years of FP&A experience. CPA Designation.
• Strong background in financial planning & analysis, including KPI development and effective management reporting. Deep knowledge of financial modeling, sensitivity analysis and planning processes.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
• Deep knowledge of Excel and ability to develop and maintain complex financial models.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualities

• Positive and collaborative working style with an ability to build meaningful relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Is organized with clear attention-to-detail, strategic planning skills and abilities. High level of curiosity.
• Able to communicate at a high level in a clear, effective, and timely manner. Effective and empathetic listener.
• Trustworthy, goal-oriented, respectful, and self-directed in completing the core functions of the role.
• Confidence to interact with all levels of the company in a hub-and-spoke model in which many individuals are remote.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Adept at prioritizing and managing multiple complex initiatives under tight deadlines.

Working Conditions

• This position may require you to work overtime based on the needs of the business.
• Some travel is required throughout the year for lodge visits.
• CMH is committed to developing a rich culture, a diverse workforce, and a healthy work environment in which every employee is treated fairly and respected. Each employee will contribute to the company's success while also having the opportunity to achieve their full potential as individuals.

Other Duties as Assigned

This position description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described above. With the evolution of CMH, the responsibilities of this position may change, as may the details that are associated with many of the tasks. During these times of change, this position requires flexibility and willingness to accept new responsibilities and potentially transfer others.

Compensation

A competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive base salary which is based upon qualifications, experience, and skill set, as well as an annual incentive program. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview.

Benefits and Perks:

• Health and dental benefits.
• Group Savings Plan eligibility.
• Paid personal/sick and vacation days.
• CMH Ski Pass Program.
• IKON Pass Benefits.
• Pro deal affiliations with Brand Partners.
• Opportunities to heli-hike and heli-ski, as available.

**CMH is an equal opportunity employer**