Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing, innovation-focused manufacturing organization that is transforming traditional production processes through advanced technology, automation, robotics, and data-driven decision making.

As the business continues to scale, they are seeking a Manager, FP&A to play a key role in building financial planning capabilities, supporting operational decision-making, and driving strategic growth initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth environment where finance serves as a true business partner.

Why Work Here?

• Join a high-growth organization in an exciting expansion phase.
• Highly visible role with direct exposure to executive leadership.
• Opportunity to help build and enhance financial planning processes and infrastructure.
• Strong culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Significant career development opportunities with a leadership team committed to promoting from within.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus, pension matching, comprehensive benefits, and additional paid time off during the holiday season.

About the Opportunity

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts across operating and corporate functions.
• Develop and maintain driver-based financial models to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Prepare forecasts for income statements, cash flow, working capital, and key business initiatives.
• Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to evaluate business opportunities and risks.
• Prepare executive-level reporting packages and presentation materials.

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Serve as a key finance partner to Operations, Supply Chain, and senior leadership teams.
• Translate operational and financial data into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand key performance drivers and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial modelling, ROI analysis, NPV analysis, and business case development.
• Identify risks and opportunities while recommending actions to improve business performance.

Performance Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and management reporting packages.
• Perform detailed margin analysis and cost variance reporting.
• Analyze performance drivers including price, volume, mix, labour efficiency, material usage, and overhead absorption.
• Deliver meaningful insights that support monthly and quarterly business reviews.
• Partner with stakeholders to establish metrics that drive accountability and performance.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support ERP implementation and ongoing system enhancements through reporting design, data validation, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with accounting and operational teams to improve financial reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Design and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and analytical capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across FP&A processes and reporting structures.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline manual processes.

Strategic Projects

• Lead and support special projects related to growth initiatives, capital investment decisions, profitability analysis, and operational performance.
• Prepare materials for leadership presentations and strategic planning discussions.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships and continue to elevate finance's role as a strategic business partner.

About You

• CPA designation completed.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related finance functions.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills with demonstrated ability to build sophisticated financial models.
• Experience working with large datasets and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, SQL, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of cash flow forecasting, business drivers, and operational finance.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience working directly with business leaders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, cost accounting, or operational finance functions is considered an asset.
• Experience with ERP and planning systems is preferred.

Salary Range

$105,000 - $125,000/year plus bonus

How to Apply

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.