Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
Mississauga, ON, CA, L5R 4J5
General Summary
The Senior Manager, FP&A will lead our financial planning and analysis function. This role is key in supporting business decisions, improving financial visibility, and driving overall performance. The incumbent will work closely with senior leaders across the organization while also leading and developing a strong FP&A team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on, and who can turn data into clear, actionable insights.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Planning, Forecasting & Reporting
- Lead the annual budgeting process, along with regular forecasting and long-term planning.
- Build and maintain financial models that support business decisions and scenario planning.
- Ensure financial plans are aligned with business priorities and flag any risks or opportunities.
Performance Management
- Oversee full Profit & Loss (P&L) performance, including monthly reviews and variance analysis (actuals vs. budget, forecast, and prior year).
- Provide clear insights into what’s driving results and recommend actions where needed.
- Help define and track key metrics to measure business performance.
Business Partnership
- Work closely with leaders across the business (operations, sales, HR, etc.) to support decision making process.
- Provide financial input on new initiatives, investments, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Translate financial data into insights that are easy to understand and act on.
Cash Flow Management
- Monitor and forecast cash flow, ensuring the business has clear visibility into its position.
- Identify opportunities to improve working capital and overall cash management.
Leadership
- Lead and support a team of FP&A professionals, creating a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Coach and develop team members, helping them grow their skills and careers.
- Support improvements in tools and systems, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms.
- Support special projects, business cases, and deeper analysis as needed.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience/Education Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Professional Finance Designations such as CPA-CMA; or MBA preferred.
- 12–15+ years of experience in FP&A, with several years leading a team.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Solid understanding of IFRS and how it connects to planning and reporting.
- Experience working closely with senior leaders and influencing decisions.
- Advanced Excel skills: including financial modeling and use of advanced formulas, charting, and pivot tables.
- SAP experience is an asset.
- Strong communication skills, comfortable explaining financials to non finance partners.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational drivers.
- Results Oriented and Critical Thinking skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Salary Range: $110,000 - $155,099
Why Kia?
- We operate as a lean and agile team, recognizing the value of each individual's contributions.
- Experience the excitement of a fast-paced and growing organization.
- Gain exposure and a deeper understanding of your function and the business.
- Benefit from employee development and educational offerings.
- Join a workplace that fosters a sense of belonging and family.
- Be a part of the team behind AJAC's Best Car of the Year award.
Perks and Benefits
- Subsidized on-site company catered lunches and a hot beverage program.
- Employer-paid company health benefits, spending allowance, and RRSP matching program.
- Flexible work schedules and summer hours.
- Vehicle programs.
- Employee development programs and tuition reimbursement.
- SMART Casual Dress code.
- Employee lease and car purchase discounts; Friends of Kia discounts.
- On-site gym, ping-pong, basketball, and badminton court.
- Other company-provided perks.
Kia Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer who provides an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. As such, we will accommodate disabilities during the selection process and we will collaborate with you to meet your needs. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls please.