WSP

Senior Manager, Finance Business Partner

WSP$133K — $176K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional accounting designation (CPA) or relevant university degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
  • More than 10 years of progressive experience in finance, with considerable time in strategic business partnering.
  • Experience advising senior executives and influencing decisions in complex settings.
  • Strong skills in financial analysis, performance management, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Excellent understanding of financial statements and operational performance drivers.
  • Proven ability to convert financial data into actionable business insights.
  • Bilingual in French and English for effective collaboration at national and international levels.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with business leaders to aid decision-making and execute strategic goals.
  • Conduct financial analyses to pinpoint risks and opportunities.
  • Contribute to financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
  • Provide recommendations to boost financial and operational outcomes.
  • Develop KPIs to measure progress against objectives.
  • Prepare and present tailored financial analyses for management.
  • Collaborate across teams to align financial plans with growth aims.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects that benefit communities worldwide.
  • Culture that values your ideas, expertise, and professional growth.
  • Cross-functional collaboration for diverse exposure in the role.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

As a Senior Manager, Finance Business Partner, you will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to business leaders across the organization. You will play a key role in shaping business strategies, optimizing financial performance, and supporting the achievement of growth objectives.

Leveraging your ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights, you will directly influence decisions that shape the future of the organization. You will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, bringing an independent perspective while fostering a culture of accountability and financial excellence.

Where Your Ideas Matter - If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role offers the chance to work on projects that push boundaries and impact communities worldwide. Be part of a team that values your ideas, expertise, and growth.

Your Impact
  • Partner with business leaders to support decision-making and the execution of strategic priorities.
  • Conduct financial and business analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
  • Participate in and contribute to financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
  • Provide data-driven recommendations to enhance financial and operational performance.
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress against business objectives.
  • Prepare and present financial analyses tailored to various levels of management.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with growth objectives.
  • Help strengthen financial acumen and understanding among business partners and leaders.

The skills that set you apart
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA) or relevant university degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
  • More than 10 years of progressive experience in finance, including several years in a strategic business partnering role.
  • Demonstrated experience advising senior executives and influencing decision-making in complex environments.
  • Strong expertise in financial analysis, performance management, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Excellent understanding of financial statements, profitability metrics, and operational performance drivers.
  • Proven ability to translate financial information into clear, compelling business recommendations.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in a professional services, engineering, or complex matrix organization is considered a significant asset.
  • Proficiency with financial and enterprise performance management systems (Oracle, Hyperion, or equivalent).
  • Bilingualism (French and English) is required to collaborate effectively with teams, clients, and partners across Canada and internationally.


Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $147,500 - $195,400
MB & ON: $134,600 - $184,600
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $133,200 - $176,900

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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