OVERVIEW
The Associate Director, FP&A is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing financial planning, analysis, Business Intelligence, and management reporting across the organization. Reporting directly to the AVP of Finance, this role acts as a strategic finance partner to senior leaders, providing data-driven insights to support decision-making, performance management, and long-term planning.
The role includes direct leadership of a team of three business analysts and a strong focus on business intelligence, forecasting excellence, and continuous process improvement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting & FP&A
- Own monthly management reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, and KPI tracking.
- Review and challenge financial results to ensure accuracy, clarity, and relevance.
- Prepare and present clear, executive ready financial analyses and insights.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Assist in the annual budget and periodic forecasting cycles from start to finish.
- Work closely with business leaders to align financial assumptions with operational plans.
- Continuously improve forecasting methodologies, tools, and processes.
Business Intelligence & Systems
- Own and evolve Power BI dashboards and financial analytics.
- Collaborate with IT and Finance teams on system and reporting enhancements.\
- Drive improvements in data quality, accessibility, and automation.
Treasury, Cash Flow & Projects
- Assist in treasury operations, namely managing cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis.
- Assist the financial evaluation of business cases and investment proposals.
- Track and analyze post implementation performance of key initiatives.
People Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of three business analysts.
- Set clear objectives, review outputs, and support ongoing professional development.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (required).
- CPA or CFA designation strongly preferred.
- 6+ years of progressive FP&A or financial management experience.
- Strong Power BI expertise (required).
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems (asset).
- Excellent communication skills; ability to partner with senior leadership.
- Fluency in French required; working proficiency in English required.
