Kinaxis

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Kinaxis$150K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA, CFA, MBA), or equivalent.
  • 10+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, or corporate finance, preferably in a high-tech, global organization.
  • Experience managing teams with direct and indirect reports.
  • Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling and scenario planning.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative approach.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Build an integrated planning process across business units to drive objectives.
  • Develop key financial models for strategic initiatives and multi-year projections.
  • Lead scenario planning and financial modeling to guide strategic decisions.
  • Manage management reporting and communicate findings to senior leadership.
  • Support Board and executive communications, including investor relations.
  • Deliver actionable insights to inform investment and resource decisions.
  • Develop KPIs and dashboards for timely business visibility.

Benefits

  • Flexible vacation and company-wide days off (Kinaxis Days).
  • Flexible work options, including remote configurations.
  • Programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
  • Access to virtual fitness classes.
  • Career development through mentorship and training programs.
  • Recognition programs and referral rewards.
  • Participation in company hackathons.
Full Job Description

Location

Ottawa and Toronto, CA - Hybrid

Other Canadian locations - Remote

About the team

Our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) teampartners with leaders across the company to help drivebusiness decisions.They workwithstakeholdersto highlightinsights and analysis needed to make data-driven decisions thathelpfuel growth and operational excellence.TheDirector,Financial Planning & Analysis,is a trusted advisor andsubject matter expertwhobrings a depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise in leading, directing,and developing the overall operations and deliveryofrevenueforecasting,consolidated forecasts and reporting, external metrics, and evolvingfinancialplanningstrategies within Kinaxis.This role is ideal for aforward-thinking finance leader who combines deep financialexpertisewith strong business acumen, operational excellence, and a passion for transforming finance through data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.

Partnering closely with theVP, Financial Planning & AnalysistheDirector,Financial Planning & Analysisis responsible foreffectivemanagement and continuous improvementof budgeting and forecasting cyclesandprovidesstrategic financial consultation and support to the business.

Vacancy Status

This is an existing job vacancy

What you will do

Business Performance & FP&A Excellence

  • Build an integrated, enterprise-wide planning process across business units and regionsto drive businessobjectivesand long-term growth.
  • Develop key financial models and scenarios to evaluate strategic initiatives and investments, with a view to multi-year projections.
  • Lead scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and financial modeling to support strategic decisions.
  • Manage and drive management reporting 6 analyze financial results, distill and synthesize issues and communicate key messages (including business risks) to the senior leadership team.
  • SupportBoard reporting, executive presentations, and investor reporting and communications.
  • Deliver actionable financial insights that influence investment priorities, resource allocation, pricing, and growth initiatives.
  • Demonstrated outstanding communication and executive presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights.
  • Develop KPIs and performance dashboards that providetimelyvisibility into business health.
  • Foster strong partnerships acrossthe organization includingProduct, Sales, Corporate Functions and other teams.

Finance Transformation & Technology

  • Modernize FP&A through automation, AI-enabled analytics, and scalable planning technologies.
  • Propose and implementcontinuous improvement ofstrategies, processes, systems,and policies toenhance the speed and effectiveness of forecasting and reporting.
  • Establish best-in-class planning processes, governance, and data quality.
  • Champion the use of modern planning platforms and business intelligence tools.

Leadership

  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global FP&A organization.
  • Create a culture of accountability, curiosity, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
  • Lead organizational change and finance transformation initiatives across a global business, including exploringadditionalareas to implement AI initiatives.

What we are looking for

  • Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
  • Professional accounting designation(CPA or legacy CA, CMA or CGA), CFA,or MBA.
  • 10+ years ofprogressive experience inFP&A,investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance, ideally with some experiencein a high-tech, global, publicly traded organization.
  • Experience leading teams with direct and indirect reports.
  • Demonstrated financial acumenandexpertisein data and financial modeling and scenario planning.
  • Advanced analytical, problem solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to coordinate input from multiple sources to develop impactful recommendations to achieve results for the business.
  • An articulate and professional communicator with the ability to provide clear, concise messaging to multiple audiences and present complex information across the organization.
  • Strong relationship-building and influencing skills and the ability to prioritize business requirements appropriately through a collaborative partnership approach.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate input from multiple complex sources, conduct environmental scanning, and sort through ambiguity to develop impactful recommendations for business decisions.
  • Deep and broad knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting, including oversight of the annual financial planning process and related best practices.
  • Exceptional financial modelling skills with great attention to detail and the ability to distill complex issues into structured, actionable frameworks.
  • Highly proficient in Exceland PowerPoint,particularly forfinancialmodeling, financialanddata analysis, and presenting business cases or transaction summaries.
  • Ability toapply a structuredproblem-solvingframework to ambiguous situations and drive decisions under tight timelines.
  • Significant experiencedeveloping business cases supported by financial analysis and modeling, with the ability tocollaborate cross-functionallyacrossthe organization.

#Director

Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the worlds supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day, when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Unilever, P&G, ExxonMobil, Cisco and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and were committed to a long-term net-zero operations strategy. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and here are some of the perks and benefits we offer, which may vary by location and employee:

  • Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
  • Flexible work options
  • Physical and mental well-being programs
  • Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
  • Mentorship programs, training, and career development
  • Recognition programs and referral rewards
  • Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis website at www.kinaxis.com or the companys blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com.

About Kinaxis

Kinaxis is a Canadian software company that provides cloud-based supply chain management solutions. The company's flagship product, RapidResponse, provides companies with supply chain planning and analytics capabilities. Kinaxis was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. The company serves customers in a variety of industries, including automotive, high tech, and life sciences.
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Founded
1995

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