Financial Planning Director

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Softchoice Full time
About Softchoice

We are a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that equips organizations to be agile and innovative, and for their people to be engaged, connected, and creative at work.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year

This salary range is based on industry standards for the role of Financial Planning Director in Toronto, Canada.

Job Description
  • Strategic Collaboration: Formulate financial strategies and leverage analytics for informed decision-making with our leadership team.
  • Partnership with Leadership: Partner with Senior Leadership Team and key functional group leaders to assist in developing strategic plans and monthly forecasts.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the creation of comprehensive annual budgets and monthly forecasts to guide both short-term and long-term strategic planning.
  • Financial Analysis: Analyze monthly results, providing insights into forecast/budget variances, key performance indicators, and financial statement trends.
  • Ad-hoc Financial Analysis: Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to provide insight into the financial performance of the business and to support investment decisions.
  • Reporting and Insights: Lead the continuous improvement in providing analysis and insights with internal reporting such as cost reporting for departments comparing to forecast and plan, business P&Ls, and other financial decks.
  • Automation Leadership: Spearhead automation initiatives within the finance team, regularly reviewing and optimizing these initiatives to ensure they meet the team's needs and improve efficiency.
  • Presentation Preparation: Oversee the preparation and review of presentation materials for Board of Directors and Executive meetings and review monthly analyses and forecasts for the Balanced Scorecard presentation for the Senior/Executive Leadership Team.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of eight, fostering a high-performing culture.
  • High Impact Project Support: Support the decision-making process for high impact projects based on a thorough understanding of the company's financial position and business model.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in FP&A, Financial Reporting, Investment Banking, and/or Private Equity in a well-disciplined organization where best practices are integral to the management of the business.
  • Exposure to information technology industry preferred (but not required).
  • Undergraduate degree, preferably in finance, business administration, economics accounting or another quantitative field.
  • Proven track record of academic achievement and professional advancement.
  • Demonstrated experience building and managing high-performing teams and collaborating with various functions.
  • Exceptional financial modeling skills with advanced Excel knowledge.
  • Superior analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to identify and articulate strategic opportunities to drive superior business results. Ability to navigate complicated situations, analyze and summarize results with recommendations.
  • Extensive experience building and delivering presentations to Senior Executives and Boards of Directors.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills – extensive experience working with senior leadership and ability to gain trust across an organization.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Highly detail oriented and meticulous.
  • Intellectual curiosity with strong business acumen and have an inclination to challenge the status quo.
  • A proven record of being a self-starter and someone who thrives on delivering exceptional results.
  • Strong work ethic with willingness to work extended hours during periods of high demand.
Benefits
  • We offer hybrid and remote working opportunities.
  • We offer meaningful work and opportunities for career growth.
  • We offer an opportunity to build and grow a career in the technology industry.
  • Recognized as a Best Workplace in Canada by the Great Place to Work Institute for 19 consecutive years.
  • Softchoice has been certified as a Great Place to Work in the United States for several years.
  • We have also been recognized as a Best Workplace for Women, Best Workplace for Inclusion, Best Workplace for Giving Back and Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.
  • We have raised over $3 million through Softchoice Cares, our grassroots fundraising organization.
Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. People seeking employment at Softchoice are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.



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