Senior Financial Planning & Analysis and Strategic Initiatives Specialist

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly analytical, systems-savvy, and proactive Senior FP&A & Strategic Initiatives Specialist to partner directly with our CFO. This is a dynamic, high-impact role designed for a finance professional who thrives on variety. You will own our budgeting and forecasting processes, act as our resident Sage system expert to optimize financial reporting, and lead critical ad-hoc strategic initiatives. If you are a designated CPA who loves diving into data, streamlining systems, and translating complex financial metrics into actionable business strategies, we want to hear from you. Work Location: The successful candidate for this role can be either a remote employee (working 100% remotely from a designated location within Canada), a hybrid employee (flexibility to work in the office or from home at a location within 75 km from the London, ON office), or an in-office employee at our London, ON office. Responsibilities: Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis (FP&A) Lead the Annual Budgeting Process: Coordinate with department heads to build, refine, and finalize the annual operating and capital budgets. Dynamic Forecasting: Maintain and optimize forecasts and cash flow projections to support strategic decision-making. Variance Analysis: Monitor monthly and quarterly performance against budget, and assist in deep-dive variance analyses and actionable commentary. Financial Modeling: Build robust financial models to evaluate new business opportunities, capital expenditures, and ROI. External Compliance Reporting: Partner closely with the Financial Controller to gather, analyze, and consolidate data for HQ and other external reporting compliance. Systems Optimization & Sage Administration Sage Power User: Serve as the organization’s primary subject matter expert (SME) for Sage. Process Improvement: Review, streamline, and automate existing financial workflows and reporting structures within Sage to eliminate manual bottlenecks. Data Integrity: Ensure seamless integration between Sage and auxiliary operational systems. Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives Ad-Hoc Projects: Lead diverse, high-priority projects assigned by the CFO (e.g., system migrations, pricing reviews, cost-reduction initiatives, or M&A support). Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with department leads to provide financial insights that drive operational efficiency. Change Management: Act as a key driver of change, helping implement new financial policies, tools, and best practices across the organization. Education & Experience: Professional Designation: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required. Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or senior accounting roles. Systems Expertise: Advanced, hands-on proficiency with Sage is highly valued. You should feel comfortable configuring reports, troubleshooting, and optimizing the platform. Advanced Excel: Exceptional financial modeling and data manipulation skills. Tax Knowledge: Corporate tax experience or strong foundational knowledge of corporate tax compliance and planning is a significant asset. Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders. Tech & AI Affinity: Demonstrated interest or hands-on experience in utilizing AI technologies and advanced automation to modernize financial processes. Bonus Education & Experience: Relevant industry experience The successful candidate for this role will become an employee of Race Roster North America Corporation (doing business as ASICS Apps Canada), a subsidiary of ASICS Corporation, a Japanese multinational corporation. Race Roster was founded in London, Ontario in 2011. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex, place of origin, ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, creed, record of offenses, genetics, disability, age, marital status, family status, veteran status, or fitness level. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Job applications will be reviewed by Rippling's AI. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The role involves leading annual budgeting and forecasting processes while optimizing financial systems and reporting within Sage. Additionally, the specialist will drive high-priority strategic initiatives and provide financial insights to support operational efficiency.

Candidates must hold a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and possess at least 5 years of progressive experience in corporate finance or FP&A. Advanced proficiency in Sage and financial modeling, along with strong communication skills, is required.

• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Modeling
• Sage
• Variance Analysis
• Strategic Initiatives
• Data Integrity
• Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Corporate Finance
• Excel
• Corporate Tax
• Financial Reporting
• Communication
• Compliance Reporting
• Influencing Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Operational Efficiency
• Strategic Decision Making
• External Reporting
• Influencing Without Authority
• Financial Policy
• Workflow Management
• Planning
• Accounting
• Artificial Intelligence
• Automation
• Capital Expenditure
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Cost Reduction
• Data Manipulation
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Planning
• Financial Statements
• Refining
• Business Strategies
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Streamlining

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist
• Financial Operations Specialist
• Credit and Loans Officers
• Loan Interviewers and Clerks

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week