Canadian Solar

FP&A Manager

Canadian Solar$110K — $135K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Educational background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years in FP&A or corporate finance.
  • Strong skills in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel; ERP system experience, preferably SAP.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Proven track record of influencing stakeholders.
  • CPA, CFA, or similar credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
  • Deliver monthly management reporting with actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with teams to analyze financial performance and project profitability.
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing clear recommendations.
  • Develop financial models for strategic initiatives and key decisions.
  • Drive improvements in FP&A processes through automation and tool enhancements.
  • Support M&A evaluations and other strategic finance initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Engagement in strategic decision-making and financial performance improvement.
  • Dynamic work environment with exposure to various business initiatives.
Full Job Description
Position Title: FP&A Manager
Department: Finance
Compensation: $110,000 - $135,000 + annual bonus
Reports To: Controller
Location: Kitchener, ON

About the Role:

The FP&A Manager is responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, and business performance analysis across the organization. This role partners closely with business leaders, project management teams, and regional finance teams to provide financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and drive operational and financial performance improvement.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring financial plans align with business priorities
  • Deliver timely monthly management reporting, including financial dashboards, variance analysis, and actionable insights for senior leadership
  • Partner with business and project teams to assess financial performance, project profitability, and new business opportunities
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities and translate complex analysis into clear, practical recommendations
  • Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives, investments, and key business decisions
  • Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes through reporting automation and enhancements to planning and forecasting tool
  • Support M&A evaluations, due diligence activities, and other strategic finance initiatives
  • Collaborate with Accounting during month-end close and support audit requirements and internal control processes
  • Complete priority analyses and special projects requested by senior leadership


Required Qualifications and Skills:
  • An educational background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
  • At least five years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related finance function
  • Strong financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical capabilities
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and hands-on experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is preferred
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights
  • A demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment
  • A CPA, CFA, or comparable professional designation is considered an asset


This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

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About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar Inc. is a publicly traded company that manufactures solar PV modules and provides solar energy solutions. It was founded in 2001 in Canada and has since expanded to over 20 countries. Canadian Solar has delivered over 38 GW of solar modules to customers in over 150 countries. In 2018, Canadian Solar was ranked #6 on the list of top solar panel manufacturers by PV Tech. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Canadian Solar
Size
13,535 employees
Market Cap
$1.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$299.3 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+13.1%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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