Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

As the biggest Canadian owned pharmaceutical company, Pharmascience is a staple and leading manufacturer of generic, branded and over-the-counter medication.

Pharmascience is a Montreal based pharmaceutical company that is continuously striving to improve the health and well-being its patients serving both Canadian and international markets.

Boasting 1,600 employees, Pharmascience has been recognized as a "Top 50 Employer" in 2024.

The Finance function is led by a Chief Financial Officer and is comprised of approximately 60 individuals, whose career development and growth are of utmost importance to all.

The Finance family is looking for a Manager FP&A to join its Canadian Finance Teams. Located in Montreal, Cyprus, Bulgaria and Vietnam, the Finance team is a key function for decision making with a company growing globally within more than 50 countries.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Finance and Accounting, preferably in a senior role. As a strong communicator and skilled financial advisor, you will manage two FP&A senior Analysts and support key ad hoc corporate initiatives.

Tasks and responsibilities :

• Assists the Sr. Director FP&A in directing the organization's FP&A Functions.
• Manages the full budget and reporting cycle, including monthly, quarterly reporting for both management results and fully consolidated results for various legal entities.
• Work directly with Finance Business Partners (FBP) across organization.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and communicate the annual calendar for all reporting and forecasting cycles
• Coordinate all the activities regarding forecast & Budget with all the FBP and their teams
• Prepare and Review the Board presentations (including MD&A, Financial Reports and Forecasts)
• Lead cross-functional initiatives in support to CFO office
• Develop and maintain KPI to monitor overall group performance with a clear focus on leading indicators
• Actively support the Long Range Forecast and Strat Plan process
• Develop & implement process in link with rolling forecast
• Play a key role in OneStream implementation and act a change management ambassador to transform reporting & planning practices at Pharmascience.
• Implement dashboard & robust leading indicators to support management reporting

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting
• Professional accounting certification or MBA
• 10+ years accounting experience
• 5+ years in senior-level accounting role or as Finance Manager
• Strong Analytical skills
• Strong communication skills both verbally and preparing board quality presentation
• Financial modeling expereince
• Capable to create & maintain a strong internal network
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to urgent management requests with confidence
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Environment, Excel & PowerPoint, SAP and EPM solutions
• Ability to work under minimal supervision while respecting deadlines
• Ease in communicating and explaining financial concepts to upper management and non finance audience
• High level of accuracy and sense of urgency
• Bilingual (French and English) as the incumbent will be responsible to communicate with entities outside of the province.
30+ days ago