Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Manager FP&A to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis while supporting corporate development and M&A initiatives. This role is responsible for delivering insights that drive strategic decisions, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. The successful candidate will bring strong financial modeling expertise, leadership capabilities, and experience in managing complex, global financial processes.

Your success will be defined by your ability to:

• Lead the annual global budgeting process and implement rolling forecasts
• Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions
• Build financial and valuation models to support strategic initiatives, including market expansion, product launches, and M&A activities
• Deliver competitor analysis and market trend insights to senior leadership
• Utilize BI and EPM tools to provide actionable business intelligence
• Manage global cash flow, FX hedging programs, and dividend planning
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for executives and the board, including variance analysis and scenario modeling
• Coordinate global transfer pricing processes and intercompany allocations
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing financial processes
• Build and lead a team of financial and business analysts from the ground up
• Support due diligence projects and other corporate development activities

Your strengths include:

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred)
• Professional designation: CFA, CBV, or CPA
• Minimum 5 years of relevant analytical experience, with corporate development/M&A exposure as an asset
• Advanced Excel skills (including macros) and experience with databases
• Familiarity with FP&A or EPM platforms (preferred)
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities, with proficiency in BI and reporting tools
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• High commercial acumen and problem-solving capability
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment