Manager, Finance, Planning and Forecasting NEW

What can you expect in this role?

• Lead the execution of the organization-wide budgeting and forecasting cycles including consolidation of the various operational and head office department budgets
• Deliver Executive and Board level materials to support approval of forecasts and budgets in line with our strategic objectives
• Evaluate financial performance against targets, providing meaningful insights on trends and variances
• Serve as a strategic team member to operational business partners in preparation of their detailed bottoms-up budgets and forecasts
• Drive continuous enhancements to existing budget / forecast processes, systems, and reporting in terms of value-add, maturity and efficiency
• Develop scenario-based financial models to support strategic decision making
• Provide finance and business partner support for ad-hoc requests
• Supervise, develop, mentor, and coach the planning team currently consisting of three financial analysts

What do you bring to the role?

• Completed university degree, preferably within accounting, business, or finance
• Recognized Canadian accounting designation (CPA) required
• Experience in people leadership role preferred
• Extensive experience in financial ownership of cross-functional initiatives and experience in strategic planning, project management, executive communication, thought leadership and change management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization including senior executives
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with Oracle Hyperion / Essbase reporting tools considered an asset
• P&C Insurance experience considered an asset

Salary range is $77,700 - $157,000.