FP&A Business Partner

Lemay•Montreal, QC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a FP&A Business Partner to support financial decision-making within a creative and growing firm. Reporting directly to the FP&A Director, you will act as a strategic advisor to managers, helping drive the organization’s financial performance. You will play a key role in profitability analysis, budget planning, performance monitoring, and optimizing the financial structure. With an entrepreneurial mindset, you will actively contribute to building and structuring the FP&A function by developing tools, processes, and best practices with the existing team to support the company’s growth and financial maturity.

Requirements

Professional accounting designation (CPA) combined with significant experience in financial planning, performance analysis, and modeling.
or CFA designation with a basic understanding of accounting standards.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and budgeting, including at least 2 years in a similar role.
Proven experience in a business partnering role with operational teams.
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into clear, strategic recommendations.
Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in building FP&A tools, processes, and practices.
Excellent command of Excel and proficiency with visualization or analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, simplify complex financial concepts, and present clear recommendations to non-financial stakeholders.
Bilingualism (English and French) required, both spoken and written, as the role involves supporting client groups in Quebec.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a professional services environment is a strong asset.
Experience in M&A is an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
Perform financial performance analyses, including budget variances, trends, and forecasts.
Identify optimization levers and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Actively participate in the annual financial planning process, budget reviews, and quarterly forecasts.
Prepare monthly financial forecasts and revenue/expense projections, particularly in a project-based and professional services context.
Collaborate with business units to gather data, validate assumptions, and ensure consistency in projections.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and produce dynamic dashboards.
Act as a strategic partner to managers and internal stakeholders, supporting them in understanding their financial results.
Present analyses and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.
Contribute to fostering a collaborative culture between finance and operations teams.
Collaborate on strategic initiatives such as M&A, Capex, and other growth projects.
Participate in improving financial management tools, processes, and systems.
Ensure the quality, reliability, and relevance of data used in analyses.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Flexible group insurance program (health and dental coverage) and a $1,008 allowance to allocate based on your needs (health and wellness accounts, RRSP/DPSP) starting on day one (1).
Telemedicine platform.
Payment of professional association membership fees.
A minimum of 3 weeks of vacation.
Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Hybrid work policy requiring a minimum of two (2) days per week in the office.
Social activities throughout the year.
Internal training offered to all employees (Lemay Academy).
Onboarding program paired with a colleague.
Gym access in certain offices.
Up to 70% discount on monthly public transit passes.