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.