Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

Role Overview

• Support strategic decision-making by providing financial insight and analysis on complete IFC P&L items.
• Prepare complex financial reports, forecasts, budgets, cost–benefit analyses, and other performance measurements and KPIs.
• Support management in the preparation of information package for the quarterly earnings conference calls.
• Streamline and enhance financial reporting processes and analysis tools / systems as well as lead various projects.
• Validate full P&L and ROE forecasts on a weekly basis for executives and provide comments.
• Analyze and understand actual financial results, key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics in collaboration with other FP&A teams.
• Explain variances between actual performance and budget/forecasts.
• Support in the IFC plan process.
• Participate and lead various projects that may involve complex issues.
• Prepare regular financial reports and ad hoc financial analyses for the executive team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and the development of new tools to achieve best in class FP&A practices.
• Work closely with other departments to gather information and provide financial insights.
• Make recommendations and suggestions to management based on your expertise.
• Simplify, standardize, secure and increase controls of different work files.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-years experience in Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting
• is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Mathematics – is required.
• CPA or CFA designation – is an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint – is required, Power BI – is an asset.
• Possess strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and excellent organizational abilities.
• Communicate the results of analyses effectively by presenting them in a concise and accurate manner.
• Demonstrate autonomy, proactivity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capable of mentoring junior team members and providing oversight on tasks and responsibilities.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the world.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
• Pension offerings that provide flexibility and long-term security for employees.