Our client provides a comprehensive range of thermoplastic materials, products and accessories for a wide spectrum of demanding markets. With applications for more than 50 years, our client has developed a reputation for reliability and excellence.
About the Position
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) leads a team of managers and analysts that are responsible for financial planning, financial performance evaluation frameworks, analytics as well as reporting for the North American businesses. This involves providing support to the finance business partners in developing budgets, forecasts, and financial assessments of key initiatives. The FP&A team, in partnership with the finance business partners, will provide insights that drive and support strategic business decisions.
Responsibilities
Design and execute processes to develop the financial long-range strategic plan, budgets and forecasts that are consistent with the organization’s planned objectives.
Lead the formal planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Work in close collaboration with the finance business partners and the senior leadership team to define planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting processes/requirements.
Prepare and provide consolidated performance reports, presentations, KPIs, and commentary to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Support finance business partners by preparing ad-hoc financial analysis.
Prepare and coordinate financial overview and presentations for quarterly reviews and leadership meetings.
Oversee manufacturing cost accounting and ensure product costs and inventory valuation is compliant with International Financial Reporting Standards as well as with company standard procedures.
Maintain product costing and model costs of new products.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 to 15 years of relevant FP&A business experience. (Preferably in a manufacturing environment).
15+ years of people management experience.
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field.
MBA or Chartered Public Accountant.
Bilingualism (French and English).
Preferred Skills
Dynamic, innovative thinker with excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
Strong people management, motivational and coaching skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of management.
Solid leadership and analytical skills.
Prior experience in managing the FP&A teams and in developing financial models.
Highly skilled in both written and oral communication with a talent for crafting and delivering messages to all company stakeholders.
Strong business acumen and business savvy.
Self-driven and drives continuous improvement.
Additional Information: Competitive and comprehensive compensation package includes health benefits and 401K matching.
