We are looking for an experienced Manager of Budgeting and Reporting to lead financial planning activities and deliver accurate, timely insights that support business decisions. This role focuses on overseeing budgeting cycles, strengthening reporting processes, and partnering with stakeholders to translate financial data into actionable recommendations. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical capability, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to improve planning practices across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, coordination, and oversight of annual budgets, forecasts, and longer-range financial plans across business functions.
- Produce meaningful financial reports and management summaries that highlight trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.
- Partner with operational and leadership teams to gather inputs, challenge assumptions, and align financial plans with business objectives.
- Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast expectations, investigate key variances, and recommend corrective actions where needed.
- Support ad hoc financial analysis for strategic initiatives, business cases, and executive decision-making requirements.
- Maintain and enhance planning, reporting, and performance management tools, including EPM and related financial systems, to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensure budgeting and reporting processes follow accounting standards, internal controls, and organizational policies.
- Contribute to process improvements within financial planning and reporting workflows, including updates related to system or reporting changes when required.
- Post-secondary education in finance, accounting, business, or a related discipline.
- Must possess a CPA designation.
- Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
- Hands-on experience with financial systems and tools such as accounting software, EPM platforms, Adaptive Insights, CRM systems, or similar applications.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear recommendations.
- Proven ability to complete ad hoc financial analysis in a fast-paced business environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
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