Head of Financial Planning

About the Company Our client is an industry-leading fintech company. They are looking for a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to join their team Why Work Here Work for a company that has a sustainable competitive advantage in their field Ample opportunities for career development and progression through leadership, creating value, and driving change Join an award-winning organization with a culture that values trust, transparency, good governance, and community involvement. About the Opportunity Reporting & Analysis Provide reporting to the business leaders to support understanding of performance against budget and forecast. Prepare analytics on business initiatives, product profitability and expense management to drive decision making to support financial targets. Facilitate monthly performance reviews with Senior Leadership, in particular Product Leaders, to drive action on mitigating financial risks. Draft, organize and present detailed financial reports including P&L, cash flow and key financial metrics to management and the board. Budgeting and Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets aligned with the Company’s Financial Strategy. Oversee the preparation of monthly forecasts to continually refine financial results and ensure material variances have appropriate action plans to address them. Review financial results monthly with the CFRO and CEO. Provide transparent and meaningful observations on results and outliers. Recommend and lead efforts to improve key performance indicators, including performing new and ad-hoc analyses to investigate results. Manage cash flow forecasting and ensure cash is efficiently utilized across the business. Pricing Oversee the pricing governance management practice and collaborate effectively cross-functionally to drive complex pricing decisions at all levels. Work cross-functionally and closely with the Product, Client, and Strategy teams to drive decision making around all aspects of the pricing model. Ensure pricing projects are effectively executed, including customer messaging, product experience, and internal enablement. Drive robust pricing related research and analysis to generate and test hypotheses to optimize pricing model, including pricing metrics and price points. Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement Oversee the process engineering function which provides analysis and evaluation of enterprise-wide business processes, documenting current and target states. Champion the continuous improvement program aimed at organizational effectiveness and cost optimization through process engineering M & A Integration and Monitoring Lead and provide strategic financial oversight of potential mergers and acquisitions including providing financial advice / recommendations to other executives. Perform financial due diligence and support the development of financial analyses and assessments to support the decision. Oversee financial integration of new acquisitions, including purchase price allocations, accounting policy review and alignment, rollout of reporting requirements and governance standards, creation of new bottoms-up forecasts, and more. Strategic Partnerships Collaborate with internal departments and external partners, such as auditors, legal advisors, and financial institutions, to strengthen relationships and ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards. Team Leadership Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Stakeholder Communication Act as a lead liaison between finance and other departments, ensuring cross-functional alignment on financial goals and initiatives, and effectively communicating financial insights to non-financial stakeholders. About You Accounting designation (CPA or equivalent). 15 years of experience with a track record of progressive executive leadership. Experience in a fast-paced, growing organization, preferably in technology. In-depth knowledge of finance, accounting principles, and financial analysis to effectively manage financial operations and make informed decisions. Proficiency in developing accurate budgets, financial forecasts, and performance indicators to guide resource allocation and decision-making. Comprehensive understanding of financial regulations, reporting standards and compliance requirements relevant to the industry and jurisdiction. Salary $300,000 to $350,000/year How to Apply Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #433088 .   You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role. Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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