Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

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Our mission is to innovate the most sustainable & complete building envelope solutions in the Canadian market, with our trusted employees, customers and communities guiding all that we do. Investing in our people. Innovating our product selection. Sustaining the world that sustains us. We prioritize the potential for success that’s all around us.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Canada’s best-known building materials suppliers as we embark on a significant growth journey through new product launches and market penetration. As part of the Kingspan Group, Vicwest has an ambitious sustainability program, Planet Passionate, revolving around the impact of building materials on the environment.

Vicwest is looking for an ambitious candidate to join a well-established, high performing team and aid the business as we continue to grow to reach new markets across North America.

Position Summary

The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will play a critical role in driving strategic financial initiatives and providing insightful analysis to support decision-making across the organization. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills involving complex situations with ambiguous outcomes and great communication skills.

Key Accountabilities

• Financial Analysis & Reporting - Prepare and deliver recurring analyses on pricing, margins, customer performance, and expenses to provide actionable financial insights.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning - Support the annual budgeting process, forecasting, and long-term financial planning to support organizational goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership - Work closely with various teams to recommend operational improvements, guide pricing/investment decisions, and mentor junior finance staff.
  
  

Major Responsibilities

• Create and prepare recurring analyses on pricing strategy, margin, trends, customer performance and expenses
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and recommendations for operational improvements.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities.
• Conduct profitability analysis on products, customers, and projects to guide pricing and investment decisions.
• Monitor industry trends and economic factors affecting the business, providing strategic insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and corporate policies.
• Mentor and develop junior finance staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or professional certification (CPA preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant FP&A experience, preferably with experience with manufacturing businesses.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SAP and Salesforce).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven experience in leading budgeting and forecasting processes.
• A proactive mindset with a strategic approach to financial management.
  
  

Vicwest welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

How do we win? We win when we care. Care for our people. Care for our products. Care for our planet. Because when we can count on each other, we can count our collaborations as victories.