Description

Overview

The Associate Director, FP&A is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing financial planning, analysis, Business Intelligence, and management reporting across the organization. Reporting directly to the AVP of Finance, this role acts as a strategic finance partner to senior leaders, providing data‑driven insights to support decision‑making, performance management, and long‑term planning.

The role includes direct leadership of a team of three business analysts and a strong focus on business intelligence, forecasting excellence, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & FP&A

  • Own monthly management reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, and KPI tracking.
  • Review and challenge financial results to ensure accuracy, clarity, and relevance.
  • Prepare and present clear, executive‑ready financial analyses and insights.

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Assist in the annual budget and periodic forecasting cycles from start to finish.
  • Work closely with business leaders to align financial assumptions with operational plans.
  • Continuously improve forecasting methodologies, tools, and processes.

Business Intelligence & Systems

  • Own and evolve Power BI dashboards and financial analytics.
  • Collaborate with IT and Finance teams on system and reporting enhancements.
  • Drive improvements in data quality, accessibility, and automation.

Treasury, Cash Flow & Projects

  • Assist in treasury operations, namely managing cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis.
  • Assist the financial evaluation of business cases and investment proposals.
  • Track and analyze post‑implementation performance of key initiatives.

People Leadership

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of three business analysts.
  • Set clear objectives, review outputs, and support ongoing professional development.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (required).
  • CPA or CFA designation strongly preferred.
  • 6+ years of progressive FP&A or financial management experience.
  • Strong Power BI expertise (required).
  • Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems (asset).
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to partner with senior leadership.
  • Fluency in French required; working proficiency in English required.

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