Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

What you will do:

The Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis acts as the project manager for Cineplex’s annual budget and five-year plan financial model. In support of this key activity, the role also provides forecasting, management reporting, and financial modeling to support the business and is a key business partner to business units and functional areas across the organization.

This is a hybrid position (3 days in the office per week). Office location is 1303 Yonge Street, Toronto. #LI-CP #LI-Hybrid

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain detailed internal and external financial models (including balance sheet, cash flow statement and divisional P&Ls) to support the strategic direction of the business, provide to lenders for debt management, and fulfil external audit requirements.

• Project manager for the monthly forecast planning and annual budget cycle. In addition to monthly forecasting deliverables, play a critical role in ensuring the multi-month budget project is executed on time and to the Cineplex standard, as well as ensuring on-time delivery of a complete and vetted plan for Board approval and to be used for governance by the entire organization.

• Manage analysis and reporting of financial statements and investment portfolios, including fixed-income securities and other financial instruments, ensuring accurate accounting, valuation, forecasting, and assessment of impacts on earnings, cash flow, equity, and balance sheet performance.

• Coaching & development – indirect report and cross-functional.  Teaching, cross-training and sharing knowledge within the immediate team, as well as cross-functionally with business analysts and business leaders. 

• System administrator for Prophix, Cineplex’s corporate performance management tool. Manage user licenses, functionality and performance of the system with both internal users and the consultants at Prophix.

• Ad-hoc business unit support (modeling, reporting, analysis), providing knowledge, guidance and support in creating business models and/or reports, as well as providing context for analysis of results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation is required

• Chartered Financial Analyst designation is an asset

• Master of Business Administration is an asset

• 7-10 years experience in progressive accounting roles touching on broad-based accounting experience (general accounting, auditing, financial reporting, financial analysis)

• Experience working with Prophix is an asset

• Experience coaching and mentoring employees or peers is an asset

• High level proficiency with Microsoft applications, primarily Excel, with Access being an asset.

• Attention to detail required to ensure all numbers articulate – one version of the truth and the narrative behind the numbers aligns with the story the numbers are telling.

• Strong customer service oriented attitude and general curiosity about the business, the industry, finance and accounting – asking the right questions and understanding the ‘why’ before executing on tasks.

• Competence in coaching, to subordinates as well as cross-cutting with peers – clearly communicate the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of various tasks to share knowledge and build capabilities.

Inclusion & Diversity

Cineplex, its subsidiaries, and affiliates are equal opportunity employers with a commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all intersectional walks of life. The collective sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent represents a significant part of our culture. By valuing a diverse workforce, we enforce hiring practices that are fair and equitable. 

Accessibility

We are committed to improving access and opportunities for all individuals, including those with disabilities by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent, inhibit, or restrict their access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodation at any stage of our hiring process (application, interviews, assessments, and placement), please contact us at 416-323-6600 or via email at [email protected].

Use of AI

We use AI-assisted tools to help us review applications and support parts of the recruitment process. However, every application is reviewed by our HR team, and all hiring decisions are made by our people, not by AI.

This position is a current vacancy and is being actively recruited to fill an existing role within the organization.

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Wage ($):