Some of what you will do:
This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys turning data into insight and influencing business decisions. As Manager FP&A, Business Services, you will support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for a growing Services portfolio, including print, warranties, subscriptions, and other service offerings.
Reporting to the Director FP&A, you will partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to shape budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, and KPI insights that help improve performance. This 2-year contract offers strong exposure to senior leaders, strategic initiatives, process improvements, and meaningful work across both FP&A and accounting.
Specifically, You Will:
Own and enhance budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans for print, warranties, subscriptions, and other services.
Act as a trusted finance partner by translating results, KPIs, trends, and business drivers into clear insights and recommendations.
Build practical reporting and financial models that support strategy, new initiatives, scenario planning, and decision-making.
Support service revenue and margin month-end close, including entries, variance analysis, and compliance with IFRS and company policies.
Apply IFRS 15 expertise to help ensure transactions are recorded accurately and business decisions are supported by sound accounting guidance.
Lead and contribute to process improvements, system initiatives, special projects, diligence work streams, and ad hoc analysis.
Collaborate with Service, IT, Inventory Control, Sales Audit, Accounting, FP&A, and other teams to solve business problems and improve ways of working.
Coach and develop one senior financial analyst while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Some of what you need:
University degree in business, commerce, finance, or equivalent work experience required.
CPA designation or MBA preferred.
A strong finance foundation with curiosity, critical thinking, and the ability to connect details to the broader business story.
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office skills; Power BI and SQL experience are strong assets.
Confidence working with complex financial and operational data and presenting clear insights to senior leaders and business partners.
Strong communication, organization, ownership, leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
5 to 7 years of progressive finance experience, including accounting, budgeting, planning, forecasting, and business analysis.
Working knowledge of IFRS, with IFRS 15 experience, is considered a strong asset.
Retail, multi-location, national, or multi-channel experience is an asset.
Physical demands/working conditions:
Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.
Some of what you will get:
Associate discount
Health and Dental benefits
RRSP/DPSP
Performance bonuses
Learning & Development programs
And more...
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Skills Required
- University degree in business, commerce, finance or equivalent experience
- 5 to 7 years progressive finance experience including accounting, budgeting, planning, forecasting, and business analysis
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office skills
- Support service revenue and margin month-end close, journal entries, variance analysis, compliance with IFRS and company policies
- Ability to translate results, KPIs, trends, and drivers into clear insights and recommendations for senior leaders
- Leadership, coaching, mentoring and strong communication and organizational skills
- Power BI experience
- SQL experience
- CPA designation or MBA
- Working knowledge of IFRS, with IFRS 15 experience
- Retail, multi-location, national, or multi-channel experience
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings are described as broad, including wellness reimbursements, emotional support and coaching, legal services, identity theft protection, and pet insurance. Employee discounts and select on-site amenities are also positioned as meaningful add-ons beyond basic coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are presented as relatively expansive, including paid time off, company-recognized holidays, and a personal or flexible holiday option. Vacation that grows with tenure and PTO flexibility are highlighted as valued elements.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Healthcare benefits explicitly include gender-affirming care alongside medical, dental, and vision coverage. Family and caregiver programs also include support that references LGBTQ+ considerations and broader life-stage needs.
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