The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis will be responsible for providing financial expertise, business analysis and oversight for Financial Planning and Analysis and Internal and External Reporting. Guides management on financial-related matters and decisions for both short-term and long-term strategic initiatives. Manages daily financial inquiries for designated business areas. This is a Hybrid role based in Burlington and will report to Finance Director.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with business leadership to maintain a strong understanding of the key business drivers of the assigned area.
- Support month end closing process primarily focusing on monthly reviews of financial and operational results.
- Responsible for all planning, forecasting, and reporting processes of the company, including monthly forecasts and annual budget, while providing visibility on profitability, efficiencies, and key operational metrics.
- Perform periodic analyses of variances as compared to plan, forecast and prior periods. Prepare presentations and documentation of budget and forecast information and other ad hoc requests.
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply chain, Procurement and Finance to identify risks, opportunities and practical actions.
- Support company’s profitable growth by managing client P&L-s and performing customer data analysis on sales, gross margin and operating expenses.
- Continuously develop tools/systems and automate processes to help streamline the budgeting/forecasting process and enhance reporting functionality
- Build strong financial models for multiple functional areas, utilizing understanding of financial reporting and cash flow information.
- Identify/develop key data sources and utilize data-driven insights to improve company KPI-s and support business decisions.
- Maintain awareness of proper controls, identify gaps and make recommendations for any deficiencies.
- Independently manage priories and follow issues from analysis through resolution.
- Prepare ad-hoc reports and participate in other special projects as requested.
- Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or CFA designation required
- At least 6-10 years of experience in an analytical role in finance
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial modeling experience.
- Experience in distribution, wholesale, retail or another inventory and margin-focused industry (preferred)
- Effective time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing, tracking details, and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
- Power BI, TM1 and HFM experience (preferred)
- Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel modeling and financial business modeling.
- Ability to work at both detailed account level and with senior stakeholders, while maintaining accuracy and pace
Bunzl Canada Inc. (bunzlcanada.ca) provides the food and retail packaging, cleaning and hygiene products and equipment, safety and industrial supplies which keep over 58,000 Canadian businesses running optimally, every day. We bring our customers the advantage of global sourcing, product innovation and national scale combined with responsive local service and deep category expertise. Bunzl Canada is a certified Great Place to Work®. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and positive working environment for all employees so that they experience a strong sense of belonging, while developing individually and professionally. Bunzl Canada is an operating company of Bunzl plc (BNZL.L), a FTSE100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange. With 27,000 employees in over 30 countries, our global presence spans the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the UK and Ireland. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… Your Career - - Our Future!
Bunzl Canada has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is our established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
