Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Robert Half is proud to partner with a long-standing and highly respected client in the Edmonton market to recruit a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). This organization is recognized for its strong leadership, collaborative culture, and commitment to strategic growth. Reporting directly to senior finance leadership, the FP&A Manager will play a critical role in shaping the company’s financial strategy for Canada, delivering actionable insights, and driving performance across the business. This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact role where your analysis will directly influence executive decision-making. Key Responsibilities: • Lead Financial Planning Processes • Own and enhance the annual budgeting cycle, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes—ensuring alignment with corporate strategy. • Drive Business Performance Insights • Deliver clear, actionable financial analysis and reporting to senior leadership, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities across business units. • Partner with Operational Leadership • Act as a strategic advisor to department leaders, translating financial results into meaningful operational insights that drive better decision-making. • Enhance Reporting & Analytics • Continuously improve dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to increase visibility, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information. • Lead and Mentor FP&A Team • Provide leadership, coaching, and development to a small but growing FP&A team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative environment. • Support Executive & Board Reporting • Prepare high-quality materials and presentations for executive leadership and board-level discussions. • Process Improvement & Transformation • Identify opportunities to streamline and automate FP&A processes, leveraging systems and tools to improve efficiency and scalability. Requirements: • CPA or CFA designation required • 5-7+ years of progressive finance experience, with a strong focus on FP&A • Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring or managing staff • Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills • Strong business acumen with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders • Experience supporting senior executives with strategic insights and presentations • Systems proficiency (e.g., Excel, Power BI, ERP platforms); experience with planning tools is an asset What Sets You Apart • You bring a forward-looking mindset, anticipating business needs and proactively providing insight • You are commercially minded, connecting financial results to operational drivers • You excel in communication and storytelling, making complex data accessible and actionable • You thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and embrace continuous improvement Why This Opportunity? • High visibility role with direct exposure to executive leadership • Opportunity to influence strategy and drive meaningful business outcomes • Collaborative and performance-driven culture • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits If this sounds like you, please apply today!

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