Financial Planning Director

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Softchoice Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to join our team at Softchoice. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for leading the annual financial planning and monthly forecasting process, providing senior leadership with insightful information, and enhancing all planning and forecasting processes to support the company's strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the creation of comprehensive annual budgets and monthly forecasts to guide both short-term and long-term strategic planning.
  • Partner with the Senior Leadership Team and key functional group leaders to assist in developing their strategic plans and monthly forecasts, becoming a trusted business partner across various business units.
  • Analyze monthly results, providing insights into forecast/budget variances, key performance indicators, and financial statement trends.
  • Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to provide insight into the financial performance of the business and to support investment decisions.
  • 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.
  • Spearhead automation initiatives within the finance team, regularly reviewing and optimizing these initiatives to ensure they meet the team's needs and improve efficiency.
  • 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.
  • Lead and develop a team of eight, fostering a high-performing culture.
  • Support the decision-making process for high impact projects based on a thorough understanding of the company's financial position and business model.

Requirements:

  • 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.

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. That means moving them to the cloud, helping them build the workplace of tomorrow, and enabling them to make smarter decisions about their technology. By doing these things we help them create success for their customers and their people.

We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career development and advancement. We are recognized and respected for our culture of inclusion and belonging, continuously striving to do what's good for our people and communities.

We offer hybrid and remote working opportunities, meaningful work and opportunities for career growth, an opportunity to build and grow a career in the technology industry, and have been recognized as a Best Workplace in Canada by the Great Place to Work Institute for 19 consecutive years.

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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