Financial Planning Manager

Aston Carter

$96K — $137K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of FP&A experience in global, multi-entity organizations
  • Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Experience working in diverse country environments
  • Advanced financial modeling skills
  • Proficient with Tier 1 ERP systems like SAP or Oracle
  • Excellent data analysis skills with attention to detail
  • Proven experience in process improvement and automation

Responsibilities

  • Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting for a multi-entity structure
  • Prepare budget-to-actual analyses with variance commentary
  • Build and maintain financial models for new initiatives
  • Extract and analyze financial data from ERP systems
  • Develop monthly FP&A reporting packages with updates
  • Analyze project costs and departmental spending for strategic insights
  • Collaborate with finance leadership to support decision-making

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Opportunity for role extension and potential permanent conversion
  • Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Support for professional growth and process improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Job Description

This permanent Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager role supports a mid-sized, globally operating organization with multiple entities across several countries. Over an initial two-month term (with strong potential for extension and possible permanent conversion), you will lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis activities.
You will provide clear, actionable insights to support business decision-making, partner with cross-functional teams, and enhance financial planning processes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities
  • Support and lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-term financial planning across a multi-entity global structure
  • Prepare detailed budget-to-actual analyses with clear variance commentary on performance drivers
  • Build, maintain, and refine financial and operational models, including scenario analysis for new initiatives and investments
  • Extract, validate, and analyze financial data from ERP and planning systems
  • Develop clear and concise monthly FP&A reporting packages, including forecast updates and variance analysis
  • Analyze departmental spend and project costs, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities
  • Partner with finance leadership and internal stakeholders to support decision-making and ad hoc analysis
  • Maintain forecasting cycles and ensure timely delivery of financial insights
  • Consolidate and interpret results across multiple entities in a global environment
  • Support business case development for strategic initiatives and investments
  • Translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, and reporting efficiency
  • Support documentation and knowledge transfer to maintain continuity of FP&A processes
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure financial alignment with business objectives


Essential Skills
  • 5+ years of FP&A experience in a mid-sized, multi-entity, global organization
  • Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Demonstrated experience operating in multi-country / multi-entity environments
  • Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities
  • Experience working with Tier 1 ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
  • Strong data analysis skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Experience improving or automating finance processes
  • Ability to work independently and proactively gather required data
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with competing priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities


Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • CPA designation is an asset
  • Experience with cloud-based ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) is preferred
  • Exposure to financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Planful, Anaplan)
  • Experience in technology, manufacturing, or similar industries is an advantage
  • Big 4 experience is considered beneficial
  • Proficiency with modern productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace or Microsoft Office)
  • Experience in mid-sized organizations with global operations is preferred
  • Strong ability to interpret and communicate business performance drivers
  • Comfort working with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Burnaby, BC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $96000.00 - $137000.00/yr.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Burnaby,BC.

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