Manager, Capital Planning

GFL Environmental Inc.•Vaughan, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

GESI is expanding and seeking a Manager, Capital Planning in Vaughan, Ontario. GESI, formerly part of GFL Environmental Inc., is a high-growth environmental services company specializing in liquid waste, industrial cleaning, and soil remediation. Backed by private equity, GESI operates over 230 sites and a fleet of 1,800+ vehicles across North America. Employees, known as 'Team Green,' benefit from career advancement, competitive benefits, job stability in an essential services company, and the opportunity to make a positive impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, capital planning, corporate finance, or related areas.
Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning frameworks.
Advanced proficiency in modeling; experience with Workday (particularly the Capital Module) is a strong asset.
Solid knowledge of IFRS accounting principles related to capital assets, depreciation, and capitalization rules.
Understanding of capital cash flow management, payment terms, and vendor financing.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with senior stakeholders, and drive cross-functional alignment.
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to connect insights to broader strategy.
Strong communication and storytelling skills, especially in explaining financial concepts to non-finance audiences.
Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to process improvement.
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience partnering with Operations or supporting asset-intensive businesses is an asset.

Responsibilities

Own the capital budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, alignment, and strategic prioritization across the organization.
Lead the development of the multi-year capital investment plan, integrating operational requirements with financial objectives.
Oversee governance of capital requests, approvals, reporting, and the end-to-end capital lifecycle.
Enhance current reporting outputs to better serve various management groups across the organization.
Support the enforcement of compliance with the approved process. Including identifying data quality issues and assisting in resolving missing data
Track capital program performance against approved budgets, timelines, and scope
Monitor capital spend, commitments, and forecast variances
Support capital program reforecasting and reprioritization as business needs evolve
Partner with Finance to support capital budgeting, funding approvals, and financial reporting
Conduct return on investment (ROI/ROIC), lifecycle cost, and risk assessments
Partner closely with Operations leadership to understand business drivers, validate capital requirements, and challenge assumptions when necessary.
Provide financial insights that help evaluate the necessity, timing, and ROI of proposed capital projects.
Facilitate cross-functional discussions to align capital investment with operational performance expectations.
Develop, track, and report capital-related KPIs, including asset utilization, ROIC, spend efficiency, and project performance metrics.
Produce monthly capital reporting packages, including actuals, forecasts, risks/opportunities, and executive commentary.
Support the Capital Committee with analysis, financial models, and business cases.
Ensure capital cash flow forecasting incorporates accurate timing of expenditures, payment terms, and vendor conditions.
Partner with Accounting to support capitalization policies, month-end processes, and reconciliation of cash vs. accrual capital spend.
Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance capital planning processes, systems, and reporting standards.