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POSITION SUMMARY
Our client is a global leader chemical manufacture with a focus on innovation, quality, and performance, they are poised for continued growth under new strategic initiatives. This is an opportunity to be part of a company transforming its financial operations and business support functions from the ground up.

This newly created FP&A Analyst role is ideal for a strategic and detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role will be instrumental in shaping the financial planning cycle, business performance insights, and cross-functional reporting frameworks. This is a builder role, not maintenance. You will help design and implement the FP&A infrastructure needed to support scalable growth.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the FP&A reporting cycle: month-end packages, forecasts, and financial dashboards
• Lead monthly results analysis and present insights to senior leadership and the board
• Drive S&OP processes with a focus on sales forecasts, demand planning, and inventory management
• Support cash flow and working capital management strategies
• Build financial models for CapEx planning and scenario analysis
• Collaborate with Sales, Plant Operations, Supply Chain, and Accounting to drive profitability
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to support performance management
• Lead SG&A reporting, run monthly spend reviews, and improve data clarity
• Take ownership of new reporting processes, analytics, and financial health initiatives
• Contribute to establishing a PMO to monitor and report on key finance projects
• Identify gaps in current processes and implement improvements across reporting, forecasting, and control

 
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• 5+ years of progressive FP&A, cost accounting, or corporate finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required, Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation is an asset
• Manufacturing industry experience is required
• Consulting background or experience in private equity-backed environments is an asset
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills required
• Proven experience designing and improving FP&A processes from the ground up
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to executive stakeholders
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Infor M3 preferred) and BI tools (Power BI or similar)
• High degree of business acumen, ownership, and a collaborative approach to cross-functional partnerships
• Experience working in dynamic, mid-sized companies with evolving financial processes are an asset

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid model: Currently 1 day per week in-office (Tuesdays); likely to increase to 2–3 days/week
• Office location: Toronto, ON
• Collaborative, transparent, and performance-driven culture
• Leadership encourages autonomy, growth, and open communication

 
This job description represents the general responsibilities and duties of our client’s position but should not be construed as an all-inclusive detailed job description.
 
Confidentiality Note
This search is being conducted confidentially. Details regarding the organization and its operations will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.
 
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