Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

ESS Compass•FORT MCMURRAY, AB

2d•CA$90,000 - CA$120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Finance is responsible for full financial oversight of ESS Canada’s largest remote-site account (CNRL). This role leads financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis, while acting as a strategic business partner to operations. The role is accountable for driving profitability, managing financial risk, supporting contract performance, and delivering actionable insights that enable informed decision-making at both operational and executive levels.

Requirements

CPA (or equivalent) – Required
8–10 years of experience in Corporate Finance, FP&A, or Commercial Finance
Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting, and BI tools
Ability to leverage data and AI tools to enhance analysis and efficiency
Strong financial and commercial acumen
Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Influencing and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate in complex, multi-site environments
Executive communication and presentation capability
Continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

MBA or CFA – Preferred
Experience in food services, hospitality, or similar industries is an asset

Responsibilities

Lead month-end close, forecasting, and annual budgeting processes
Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and variance analysis (revenue, costs, rebates)
Own weekly financial flash reporting and ensure alignment with operational inputs
Partner closely with RVP, RDOs, and site leadership to drive financial and operational performance
Support labour planning and margin improvement initiatives
Translate operational activities into financial insights and recommendations
Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses
Identify opportunities to grow revenue and optimize costs
Provide data-driven insights to influence senior leadership decisions
Co-own delivery of contract KPIs and SLAs for the CNRL account
Ensure financial and operational activities align with contractual commitments
Identify and escalate financial or operational risks proactively
Analyze purchasing, inventory, and cost structures to improve efficiency and reduce COGS
Develop recommendations to optimize labour and overhead spend
Support disciplined cost management and budget adherence
Lead and support cross-functional finance and operational projects
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, analytics, and processes
Ensure pricing accuracy across multiple retail outlets and SKUs
Monitor retail financial performance and identify improvement opportunities