Manager, Financial Planning

Proudly Canadian-owned, Enercare is committed to providing the best services, solutions and advice to make customers’ homes as comfortable as they can be. With Enercare Advantage, we provide affordable clean air and water solutions for homes and workplaces. We are committed to operating in an environmentally responsible way, including keeping as much waste out of landfills as possible, and giving back to the communities where we live and work. Enercare is about putting people first by listening to our customers, continuous improvement and making our organization a destination for building people’s careers.

Come and join one of North America's largest home and commercial services and energy solutions companies We offer comprehensive benefits, a DC Pension Plan and savings match plan. If you are passionate about joining an organization committed to delivering 5 Star Customer Service, we would love to hear from you.

Role: Manager , Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Status: Full-Time, Regular
Department: Finance
Reports To: Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Location: Markham (Birchmount)

Summary

As a Finance Manager, you will be key in managing financial matters and providing procurement, financial and business support to Enercare’s information technology (IT) and Project Management teams. As well, being part of FP&A function, the role provides support to the various other aspects of the team’s mandate. The role provides the candidate with an opportunity to work with various functional teams across the business, as well as an opportunity to work with senior management on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

Budgeting and Financial Management

- Lead a flexible IT and PMO budgeting, forecasting and reporting process aligning with IT strategic objectives and performance measures.

- Lead and support monthly performance management reviews for the department.

- Perform month-end close activities for IT/PMO, including preparation and review of accruals, review of POs produced by Vendor Mgmt.

- Lead and maintain IT cost allocation framework across Enercare organization.

- Provide financial support to IT leaders and project managers for all processes and procedures.

Strategic Planning and Performance

- Partner with IT to lead strategic plan sessions and prepare and assist in the presentation of the strategic plans including multi-year operating and capital expenditures.

- Present financial performance in business reviews (MBR) to Management, incorporating insights into performance drivers, highlighting trends and a refreshed forecast outlook for the year.

- Participate in developing and maintaining financial models that covers procuring and costing key corporate items example mobility devices, laptop (purchase vs. lease).

- Develop and report on IT KPIs (e.g., capitalization) and implement guidelines for labor tracking.

- Provide recommendations on cost improvements by activity and/or vendor.

- Support developing a control framework around IT SG&A and project expenditures.

Project Management and Collaboration

- Play a key role in supporting PMO with their Initiative Review Board (IRB) process, by reviewing and validating business cases covering capital, expenses and benefits.

- Liaise with Project Management Office (PMO) on their projects – reporting and budgeting.

- Work with PMO to support the implementation of a new project management tool.

- Participate in and review contract negotiations in partnership with IT team to understand budget impact.

Compliance and Reporting

- Monitor IT activities to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures under IFRS and coach IT staff.

- Oversee the SRED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) process.

Qualifications

- Accounting/Finance/Business Degree, professional accounting or finance designation required (ex. CPA, CFA, MFin, MBA)

- Minimum of 3-5 years of business partnering experience (including financial analysis and reporting) supporting IT and PMO organizations

- Excellent relationship building skills and experience working with a large group of stakeholders (at different levels)

- Experience presenting and communicating with senior leadership

- Experience in contributing to/ co-ordinating materials and presentations for boards or senior stakeholder groups

- Proficiency in Excel, including financial modelling skills and independently building models required

- Experience and knowledge of contract management or operations is desired.

- Proficiency with MS Office, specifically Word, Excel (modelling), and PowerPoint.

- Knowledge of project metrics (i.e. IRR, NPV, etc.) is an asset

- Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to interact with all levels of management.

- A self-starter with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a focus on meeting deadlines and executing.

- Able to work well under pressure

- Strong decision-making and analytical skills and ability to prioritize.

Enercare is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Enercare’s recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable provincial accessibility laws and regulations. All accommodations will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability and are available upon request.

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