Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

OverviewCompensation Range: $125000.00 - $140000.00/ annualized; bonus opportunityBring your FP&A Manager expertise to the KZN Capital, a subsidiary of the Kaizen Automotive Group, and help us drive our company’s success throughout the North American by turning economic insight into unstoppable results APPLY TODAY for the FP&A Manager role and your chance to join a team that’s passionate about moving the needle and growing our business with help of well researched financial analysisThis role offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership in a growing, privately owned organization where FP&A plays a critical role in shaping strategy, performance, and investment decisions. You’ll have the autonomy to build scalable processes, influence outcomes, and make a measurable impact across a diverse portfolio of businesses.At Kaizen Automotive Group, we’ve built a reputation for excellence through our commitment to continuous improvement, employee empowerment, and a customer-first mindset. With a growing portfolio of brands and expanding presence across Canada and the United States, we offer exciting opportunities for individuals looking to be part of a dynamic, award-winning team. Joining Kaizen means you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a supportive environment that fosters growth, innovation, and success. If you\'re passionate about cars, committed to quality work, and ready to take your automotive career to the next level, then KZN Capital wants to hear from youAs a of a family-owned and operated company, the Kaizen Automotive Group is committed to providing our team members across North America with access to the benefits and support they need along their professional journey to feel happy, healthy and valued. That is why our team is proud to provide the following benefits as options for our Full-Time employees:Competitive CompensationMedical, Dental and Vision PlansDiscounted Prescription CoverageCompany PensionPaid Time OffLife and Disability InsuranceEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramsVehicle Purchase & Service DiscountsProfessional Development & Certification AssistanceCompany Wide Appreciation Events & ContestsAnd SO MUCH MOREPosition Overview:The FP&A Manager, reporting jointly to the CFO and President of KZN Capital, is responsible for delivering high-impact financial analysis, board-level reporting, and forward-looking insights to executive leadership. This role will design and maintain repeatable, scalable FP&A processes to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.The ideal candidate brings strong analytical rigor, exceptional Excel capabilities, and hands-on experience supporting consolidated and non-consolidated reporting for multi-entity organizations. This role requires the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders and stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning, Analysis & ReportingCollect, validate, and analyze financial and operational data across multiple business entities.Proactively develop and deliver board-level and executive reporting packages that provide clear insights into performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reporting, including variance analysis against budget and forecast.Support enterprise-level budgeting and rolling forecasting processes across the corporate group.Process, Systems & ScalabilityDesign, implement, and continuously improve repeatable FP&A processes and reporting frameworks.Establish standardized data collection, reporting cadence, and financial governance across entities.Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of corporate financial information.Partner with accounting, operations, and leadership to align reporting outputs with strategic objectives.Strategic & Executive SupportAct as a trusted financial advisor to executive leadership, providing insights to support strategic decision-making.Perform ad-hoc financial modeling, scenario analysis, and investment evaluations as required.Support long-range planning and enterprise performance management initiatives.All other duties as assigned by leadership.Qualifications5+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.Advanced to expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create complex financial models, pivot tables, and data analysis.Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting best practices with experience preparing executive-level or board-level reports.Proven ability to work as a individual contributor or in a team dynamic with minimal oversight.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate multiple data sets and translate them into actionable, analytical insights.Excellent communication skills and the ability to prepare board-level presentations for business review with a strategic mindset.Highly organized and detail-oriented, especially with documentation and regulatory compliance.Preferred AttributesExperience supporting privately held, multi-entity organizations.Hands-on experience with both consolidated and non-consolidated financial reporting.Exposure to automotive, retail, dealership, or investment-based operating environments.Familiarity with FP&A systems, BI tools, or ERP platforms supporting multi-entity reporting.Why Join Us?As a member of the Kaizen Automotive Group team, you\'ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our Corporate Finance strategy, contribute directly to the profitability of our operations, and work within a forward-thinking automotive group that values innovation, agility, and market insight…apply today #J-18808-Ljbffr