Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis - Brampton, ON
About The Position
The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will play a key strategic role within the Canadian organization, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. This position blends strategic leadership with hands-on collaboration, providing actionable insights that support Victaulic’s objective of maximizing cash flow and driving business performance. As a core member of the Canadian Finance team, this role is responsible for elevating FP&A capabilities and delivering high-quality financial analysis and storytelling that supports executive decision-making. The successful candidate will translate complex data into clear, compelling business insights while partnering cross-functionally to influence outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 8–12 years of progressive FP&A experience
- Manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- Experience within a global matrix organization
- Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills
- Experience with consolidation tools (e.g., OneStream)
- Proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik)
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems and data analysis
- Understanding of cost accounting, variance analysis, and PVM analysis
- Experience with driver-based planning and forecasting
- Capital investment and ROI analysis expertise
- Strong communication and executive presentation skills
- Analytical mindset with the ability to challenge constructively
- Effective project management and multitasking capabilities
- Collaborative, relationship-driven approach
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-starter with a proactive, results-oriented mindset
Nice To Haves
- MBA or CPA preferred
Responsibilities
- Build and strengthen partnerships across key functions including Sales, Operations, and Global FP&A
- Anticipate business needs and proactively deliver insights to support decision-making
- Challenge assumptions and provide scenario analysis to improve outcomes
- Identify and quantify opportunities for margin improvement and cost optimization
- Lead financial analysis for strategic initiatives with meaningful P&L impact
- Develop a strong understanding of operations to provide contextual financial guidance
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for leadership
- Develop cohesive narratives linking financial performance to business strategy
- Create impactful presentations and visualizations of key drivers
- Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews
- Standardize reporting templates to enhance consistency and quality
- Coach team members on communication and presentation best practices
- Enhance FP&A processes, tools, and methodologies
- Identify opportunities to improve NIBT, including pricing, cost structure, working capital, and product mix
- Develop predictive models and scenario planning tools
- Strengthen driver-based planning and forecasting accuracy
- Evaluate and implement business intelligence tools and AI-driven solutions
Benefits
- Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
