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We work with leading organisations to design and deliver talent strategies that bring together people, process, data and technology, helping millions of people find meaningful work every year. Our diverse, connected community collaborates to create results for clients and opportunities for our people to learn, grow and make an impact.
At AMS, we look for people who bring more than experience, and we welcome different perspectives and ways of thinking.
We recognize that great talent isn’t defined by titles but by skills and mindset.
The Principal - Financial Planning and Analysis is a role responsible for providing strategic financial insights and supporting the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions within the organization. This role is critical in supporting decision-making processes and ensuring alignment with the company's overall objectives. The Principal - FP&A reports to the Finance Business Partner and collaborates with other team members to enhance financial strategies.
This is a hybrid working up to 3 days onsite at our AMS office in Toronto Downtown.
Forecasting & Budget:
- Support the end-to-end monthly forecasting process, including gathering inputs, validating assumptions, analyzing trends, and preparing forecast updates.
- Partner with business stakeholders to collect key forecast drivers, including revenue, costs, headcount, project activity, volumes, pricing, and other operational assumptions.
- Analyze monthly trends and determine whether forecast assumptions require updates based on actual performance.
- Work closely with Finance Business Partners and business leaders to challenge assumptions and ensure forecasts are realistic and supported by business activity.
- Track material changes to forecast assumptions and clearly explain the financial impact on revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, EBITDA, and other key metrics.
- Support forecast review meetings by preparing financial analysis, commentary, risks and opportunities, and presentation materials.
- Support the annual budgeting process, including preparing budget templates, consolidating submissions, reviewing assumptions, and coordinating with business stakeholders.
- Analyze budget assumptions and identify gaps, inconsistencies, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring further clarification.
Financial Analysis and Reporting:
- Prepare, review and support month end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare and review monthly P&L results, including detailed variance analysis versus forecast, budget, and prior year.
- Provide clear commentary on financial performance, key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Analyze revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, headcount costs, and other key financial metrics.
- Identify unusual trends, one-time items, timing differences, and recurring business impacts.
- Support monthly financial reviews with Finance leadership and business stakeholders.
Ad-Hoc & Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to enhance financial planning and analysis processes.
- Implement best practices and automation to improve efficiency.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of financial systems and tools.
- Support ad-hoc financial analysis and business requests from Finance leadership, business partners, and senior management.
- Identify opportunities to automate recurring reports, templates, reconciliations, and manual finance processes.
- 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, corporate finance, or a related finance role.
- Apply strong forecasting, budgeting, P&L analysis, variance analysis, and month-end reporting capabilities to support business performance and decision-making
- Leverage experience preparing journal entries and supporting financial close activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Utilize advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to analyze data, develop financial models, and present insights effectively
- Develop executive-level reporting materials and financial commentary, translating complex financial information into actionable business insights
- Bring advanced finance or accounting expertise, supported by an MBA, CPA, or progress toward a CPA designation
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain financial results clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Collaborative team player who contributes to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture by supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge, and approaching work with professionalism.
At AMS, we come from every walk of life - and that’s what makes us unique. Our culture is open, inclusive and built on trust. We empower our people with the flexibility and autonomy to work in ways that bring out their best. We offer career opportunities in every direction you want to explore.
We offer
- Growth and development focused on your strengths
- A team that values being Passionate, Bold, and Authentic
- Supportive communities such as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Volunteer day - you get one additional paid day off each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you
- We are committed to pay transparency and fairness. For this role, the initial expected remuneration is 75,240 CAD - 99,000 CAD, plus applicable benefits.
This range is specific to the advertised locations and may not be applicable to other locations.
Supplemental Medical/Dental/Vision, Life, Disability, RRSP/DPSP, Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time, Paid Parental Leave, Performance Bonus
Our statement
We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.
If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out via email [email protected] or make a member of our Talent Acquisition team aware at any time.
If you’re ready to bring your skills and curiosity, click Apply and let’s explore what we can achieve together!
