FP&A Finance Manager

Salary :

Activity area : Consumer goods, Industrial and manufacturing

Post category : Accounting, Finance and Insurance

Province : Quebec

Region : Montreal and surroundings

Recruiter : Cathy Lavoie

Contact us : clavoie@st-amour.com

Job description :

Our client is a globally recognized leader in its industry, with operations in more than 100 countries worldwide. As a key member of the Finance team, the FP&A Finance Manager will play a central role in monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting the company’s financial performance. Working closely with the Finance Director, he will provide strategic financial insights and serve as a key liaison between the Finance function and various business units.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate, consolidate, and analyze financial data to support management reviews and ensure alignment of results across the division.
• Prepare and present in-depth financial analysis to the Finance Leadership Team, providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Assume full ownership of the division’s P&L, monitoring performance against targets, identifying variances, and recommending corrective actions.
• Evaluate key drivers of gross margin performance and inventory valuation to optimize profitability.
• Lead activities related to the financial reporting process, including coordinating month-end close activities and preparing high-quality presentations and analyses for senior leadership.
• Analyze net sales and profitability to ensure investments are aligned with divisional strategies and business objectives.
• Provide direct leadership to a Financial Analyst, including supervision, coaching, mentoring, and professional development.

Terms and benefits:

• Highly competitive base salary plus bonus program
• Eligibility for profit-sharing and employee share purchase plans
• Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Comprehensive benefits package and several additional attractive perks

Skills and qualifications :

• 5–10 years of experience in management accounting, financial analysis, and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, both written and verbal
• CPA designation considered a strong asset
• Bilingual in French and English
• Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel
• Strong business acumen, agility, and the ability to influence stakeholders
• Proven ability to build strong collaborative relationships and effectively translate complex financial concepts into actionable business insights