Head of FP&A, North America
Weir Minerals
Way of Work: Hybrid
Location: Salt Lake City, UT - USA or Mississauga, Ontario - CAN
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact: The Head of FP&A will lead the North America team and have overall responsibility for all forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning activities of the NAM region, and ad-hoc financial analysis and supporting commercial reporting activities.
This role will work closely with counterparts and other financial stakeholders across the Minerals Division to drive standard process and procedures for all FP&A and commercial reporting activities. The successful individual will have a strategic mindset and strong commercial acumen and will have experience of people leadership and driving organizational change.
What you'll do:
Commercial Performance Insights & Impactful Reporting:
Lead the end‑to‑end review, reporting, and analysis of monthly business performance, turning data into clear, actionable insights. Partner closely across teams to ensure everyone has visibility into performance and feels empowered to act.Cross-Functional Collaboration & Variance Analysis: Work hand-in-hand with finance, commercial, and operational leaders to deliver meaningful variance analysis that highlights trends, opportunities, and risks. Together, we build a shared understanding of performance and drive aligned decision-making.
Forward-Looking Financial Planning & Forecasting Excellence: Champion a standardized, inclusive approach to forecasting and budgeting, bringing consistency and clarity across the region. Lead the development of forecasts, annual budgets, and strategic plans that inspire confidence and guide future growth.
Strategic Decision Support & Opportunity Identification: Proactively uncover opportunities to optimize performance and support leaders with ad-hoc analysis that enables smart, timely decisions. We create space for curiosity, challenge assumptions, and continuously look for ways to improve.
Empowering Teams & Driving FP&A Transformation: Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and continuous improvement. Through transformation and mentorship, we create an environment where individuals thrive and the function evolves to meet the business’s future needs.
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
What you'll bring:
Education & Professional Growth: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) required; certification and advanced degree preferred, with a focus on continuous learning.
Leadership Experience in Finance: Experience leading FP&A or Commercial Finance teams, developing talent, and delivering results.
Global & Cross-Regional Experience: Able to navigate multi-jurisdiction environments and collaborate across diverse teams.
Strategic & Commercial Mindset: Translates financial data into insights that guide business decisions and growth.
Analytical, Systems & Communication Skills: Experienced in financial modeling, reporting tools (e.g., SAP), and presenting clear insights to stakeholders.
Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Paid family leave
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Certification or advanced degree (preferred)
- Experience leading FP&A or Commercial Finance teams
- Experience in forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning
- Experience with financial modeling and reporting tools (e.g., SAP)
- Proven people leadership and ability to drive organizational change
- Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and cross-regional collaboration
- Strong commercial mindset and ability to translate financial data into business insights
- Excellent communication and stakeholder presentation skills
What We Do
The Weir Group is a Scottish multinational engineering company that creates innovative solutions for minerals, mining technology, and industrial markets, aiming to make operations smarter, more efficient, and sustainable.
