At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting to drive strategic business decisions.
- Company: Join Bunzl Canada, a certified Great Place to Work with a global presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a commitment to inclusivity and employee development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on business success while developing your financial expertise.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, CPA/CFA designation, and 6-10 years of analytical experience.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis will be responsible for providing financial expertise, business analysis and oversight for Financial Planning and Analysis and Internal and External Reporting. Guides management on financial-related matters and decisions for both short-term and long-term strategic initiatives. Manages daily financial inquiries for designated business areas. This is a Hybrid role based in Burlington and will report to Finance Director.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with business leadership to maintain a strong understanding of the key business drivers of the assigned area.
- Support month end closing process primarily focusing on monthly reviews of financial and operational results.
- Responsible for all planning, forecasting, and reporting processes of the company, including monthly forecasts and annual budget, while providing visibility on profitability, efficiencies, and key operational metrics.
- Perform periodic analyses of variances as compared to plan, forecast and prior periods. Prepare presentations and documentation of budget and forecast information and other ad hoc requests.
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply chain, Procurement and Finance to identify risks, opportunities and practical actions.
- Support company’s profitable growth by managing client P&L-s and performing customer data analysis on sales, gross margin and operating expenses.
- Continuously develop tools/systems and automate processes to help streamline the budgeting/forecasting process and enhance reporting functionality.
- Build strong financial models for multiple functional areas, utilizing understanding of financial reporting and cash flow information.
- Identify/develop key data sources and utilize data-driven insights to improve company KPI-s and support business decisions.
- Maintain awareness of proper controls, identify gaps and make recommendations for any deficiencies.
- Independently manage priorities and follow issues from analysis through resolution.
- Prepare ad-hoc reports and participate in other special projects as requested.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or CFA designation required
- At least 6-10 years of experience in an analytical role in finance
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial modeling experience.
- Experience in distribution, wholesale, retail or another inventory and margin-focused industry (preferred)
- Effective time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing, tracking details, and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
- Power BI, TM1 and HFM experience (preferred)
- Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel modeling and financial business modeling.
- Ability to work at both detailed account level and with senior stakeholders, while maintaining accuracy and pace.
Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis in Burlington employer: BUNZ
Bunzl Canada is an exceptional employer located in Cambridge, ON, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and employee well-being, the company provides comprehensive benefits, a supportive culture, and opportunities for career advancement within a global organization. As a certified Great Place to Work®, Bunzl Canada empowers its employees to thrive while contributing to meaningful projects that impact over 58,000 Canadian businesses.
