Manager FP&A

Description

As the first member of the FP&A department, as FP&A Manager, you will establish and drive the financial planning and analysis function for our corrugated packaging manufacturing business. You will be responsible for setting up and documenting core FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and capital investment evaluation. You’ll also implement and manage BI tools to translate complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

1. FP&A Process Development
   
   • Design and implement budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis frameworks
   • Ensure the user understands the root drivers of business performance
   • Support month-end processes
   • Develop methodologies for capital investment analysis to support strategic decision-making.
2. BI & Reporting
   
   • Lead the implementation and optimization of BI tools (e.g., Power BI) to streamline financial reporting.
   • Build and maintain dashboards, ensuring timely and accurate financial data delivery.
3. Hands-On Data Analysis
   
   • Take an active role in data collection, modeling, and analysis, ensuring robust insights into company performance.
   • Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to integrate and improve data flows.
4. Strategic Support
   
   • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to influence strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
   • Support ad-hoc financial analysis for capital investments and other key business decisions.
5. Team Building & Leadership
   
   • Initially work as an individual contributor, with the responsibility to scale the FP&A team to a lean group as the function matures and value-add is demonstrated.
   • Mentor and guide future hires to build a strong FP&A team aligned with business goals.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 5-7 years in FP&A or a similar financial planning role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in setting up financial processes and working hands-on with BI tools.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of financial modeling.
• Proficiency with BI tools (e.g., Power BI) and financial software.
• Expert level in Excel
• Experience with SQL / Power Query / Power Pivot is a great asset
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
• Proven ability to work independently in a startup-like environment and build out new processes and teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive to build and improve processes from the ground up.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic vision for long-term growth and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Collective insurance plan
• Medical and paramedical expenses insurance
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Social activities
• Talent referral
• Employer participatory RRSP
• Manager who listens