Financial Planning Manager

Aston Carter • Burnaby, BC

4d • CA$96,000 - CA$137,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This permanent Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager role supports a mid-sized, globally operating organization with multiple entities across several countries. Over an initial two‑month term (with strong potential for extension and possible permanent conversion), you will lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis activities. You will provide clear, actionable insights to support business decision-making, partner with cross‑functional teams, and enhance financial planning processes in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of FP&A experience in a mid-sized, multi-entity, global organization
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Demonstrated experience operating in multi-country / multi-entity environments
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities
• Experience working with Tier 1 ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Strong data analysis skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience improving or automating finance processes
• Ability to work independently and proactively gather required data
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation is an asset
• Experience with cloud-based ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) is preferred
• Exposure to financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Planful, Anaplan)
• Experience in technology, manufacturing, or similar industries is an advantage
• Big 4 experience is considered beneficial
• Proficiency with modern productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace or Microsoft Office)
• Experience in mid-sized organizations with global operations is preferred
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate business performance drivers
• Comfort working with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Support and lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-term financial planning across a multi-entity global structure
• Prepare detailed budget-to-actual analyses with clear variance commentary on performance drivers
• Build, maintain, and refine financial and operational models, including scenario analysis for new initiatives and investments
• Extract, validate, and analyze financial data from ERP and planning systems
• Develop clear and concise monthly FP&A reporting packages, including forecast updates and variance analysis
• Analyze departmental spend and project costs, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities
• Partner with finance leadership and internal stakeholders to support decision-making and ad hoc analysis
• Maintain forecasting cycles and ensure timely delivery of financial insights
• Consolidate and interpret results across multiple entities in a global environment
• Support business case development for strategic initiatives and investments
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, and reporting efficiency
• Support documentation and knowledge transfer to maintain continuity of FP&A processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure financial alignment with business objectives

Benefits

• The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed