Manager, Financial Planning

Who We Are

Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 28+ Ontario-based brewers Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.

The Role

We are currently searching for a Manager, Planning and Corporate Analysis, reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic and Financial Planning. This vacancy is a full‑time, permanent opportunity. The Manager, Planning and Corporate Analysis is responsible for leading the organization’s end‑to‑end financial planning processes, including monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting cycles, as well as quarterly forecasting. Acting as a strategic partner to IT, Legal, and HR divisions, this role ensures governance over Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and Capital Expenditures (Capex) while delivering accurate, timely, and actionable insights to senior leadership. Beyond core planning responsibilities, the Manager drives modernization of reporting tools and processes, championing data‑driven decision‑making through advanced analytics and Power BI adoption. This position plays a critical role in enhancing financial transparency, improving forecasting accuracy, and enabling informed, strategic decisions that optimize organizational performance.

Location

Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. We offer a hybrid work model with visits into the office a minimum of three times per week and on an as‑needed basis depending on the role and function.

What You'll Be Doing

- Lead Financial Planning & Analysis for monthly actual‑to‑forecast, budget, and prior‑year variance reviews; deliver actionable insights for executive reporting

- Own the Annual Budget Cycle, managing distribution, consolidation, and variance analysis to ensure alignment across all divisions

- Drive Quarterly Forecasting, overseeing data collection, reconciliation, and reporting to support accurate re‑forecasting and strategic decisions

- Manage Corporate Financial Cycles for IT, HR, and Legal divisions, including AOP and CAPEX planning with rigorous analysis and timely submissions

- Partner with Senior Leadership to provide financial modeling, scenario planning, and cost‑benefit analysis for projects and initiatives

- Champion Financial Accountability, coaching leaders on expenditure management and ensuring adherence to budget expectations across TBS and BDL

- Enhance Transparency by educating divisions on vendor‑level cost structures, monthly run rates, and variance drivers

- Serve as Primary Financial Liaison, responding to all forecasting, budgeting, and reporting inquiries for corporate divisions

- Lead and Develop Team Performance, assigning priorities, mentoring the Senior Financial Analyst, and conducting performance reviews

- Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement, driving accuracy, efficiency, and innovation in financial processes and reporting

- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned

Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education

- University degree in Business Management, Accounting or Finance

- CPA designation or advanced standing within such a program is preferred

Experience

- 8 - 10 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling

- 6 - 8 years of experience leading and managing financial operations within a business division

Skills

- Prioritization & Collaboration: ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while collaborating effectively across departments to deliver accurate and timely financial guidance

- Executive Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and build trust with senior leadership

- Financial Expertise: Advanced proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure modeling

- Leadership & Team Development: Ability to lead, coach, and mentor while fostering collaboration and continuous growth

- Technical Proficiency: Expert-level Excel skills, including complex spreadsheet design, Visual Basic/Macros, Power Query, and Pivot Tables; familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is $93,000 - $116,200 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills and experience.

What We Offer

Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business.

We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, incentive pay, a flex health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, defined pension plan with company matching, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement program, hybrid work arrangement, generous paid time off and summer hours program, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.

Benefits and Perks

*Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Application Process Note

We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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