Skills

Communication Leadership Data Analysis Data Visualization Data Governance Dynamics Resource Allocation Decision-making power bi Organization

Job Specifications

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our client in Toronto, Ontario. In this 6 month contract role, you will collaborate with senior leadership to drive financial strategy, provide actionable insights, and support key business decisions. This is an exciting opportunity to lead financial planning, data governance, and team mentorship for a dynamic organization.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with internal stakeholders to create comprehensive reporting frameworks that enhance decision-making processes.

• Lead the development of the annual business plan and forecasts in collaboration with senior management.

• Prepare executive-level reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, budgets, and forecasts, for the Executive Team and Board.

• Oversee financial data governance to ensure accuracy and alignment across internal stakeholders.

• Act as a key contributor to strategic initiatives, ensuring appropriate resource allocation and financial feasibility.

• Supervise the creation of financial analyses and visualizations using tools like Power BI.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to finance team members and business unit leaders, fostering a collaborative and solutions-oriented environment.

• Design and communicate the annual business planning calendar, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.

• Contribute to special projects requiring in-depth financial analysis to support operational decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

• Proficiency with Great Plains Dynamics or similar financial systems.

• Strong expertise in financial data analysis and business planning.

• Demonstrated ability to create and manage complex reporting frameworks.

• Experience with data visualization tools, such as Power BI.

• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and guiding teams.

• Strong communication skills for presenting detailed financial reports to senior executives and stakeholders.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to align financial plans with organizational goals.

• CPA designation is a must

• At least 7 years experience in a finance role with 1 year experience managing a team

About the Company

Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Ha... Know more