Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Ottawa, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$116,000–$145,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 3 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, partnering with business unit leaders to assess performance, risks, and opportunities and support informed decisions. Oversee project forecasts, dashboards, capital project and pension reporting, audits, and regulatory requirements while improving financial processes and developing team members.

Job details

Do you enjoy turning numbers into big-picture thinking? In this role, you will take the lead in financial planning, uncover insights, and help guide smarter decisions across the organization. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will manage a small team and oversee all financial planning, budgeting, and analysis activities. Drawing on your leadership skills and strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards, you will build strong partnerships throughout multiple business units. This is an immersive and engaging role that will allow you to have an impact on business decision-making. The main responsibilities include: Lead the annual budgeting and financial forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with the organization’s priorities and financial commitments Work closely with business unit leaders to understand financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support informed decisions Develop forecasts, financial dashboards, and reports to support business planning for specific projects Oversee financial reporting for capital projects and pension plan statements, including audits and regulatory requirements Improve financial processes, data accuracy, and reporting by using systems and tools such as ERP, Power BI, and Excel. Lead and support team members through coaching, mentoring, and professional development Our client has built an excellent reputation in Ottawa as a stable and resilient organization that offers interesting and diverse work, a modern work environment, and a healthy work-life balance. If you want to build a career where your daily impact is recognized, supported, and rewarded, apply now! Qualifications: The main qualifications for this role include: Completed CPA designation required Post-secondary education in finance and/or accounting Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience Previous supervisory experience IFRS experience is a strong asset Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and modelling Strong communication skills are a must How You Will Be Rewarded: $116,000 – $145,000 salary range Annual incentive plan 4 weeks’ vacation and 15 sick days Great group benefits package Defined contribution pension plan after 6 months Potential to work a hybrid schedule, 3 days a week in office, after 3 months Free parking Location: Ottawa Internal Job ID#: 5121 Recruiter Name: Tracey Windsor

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Requirements

A completed CPA designation and post-secondary education in finance and/or accounting are required, along with at least five years of progressive accounting experience and prior supervisory experience. Advanced Excel skills, strong communication, and knowledge of IFRS are sought, with IFRS experience considered an asset.