Financial Planning Manager

At Fresh Tracks Canada, we craft tailor-made Canadian vacations for people from all over the world. Since 1996, our team of Canadian Insiders have helped our customers plan their vacations and enjoy life-changing travel experiences.

We believe in keeping our customers front and center in everything we do; in fact, focus on serving our customers is one of our core values. Everyone acts and operates as an owner, treating this business as their own. We raise the bar constantly, embracing that nothing is perfect but continuous improvement is key. Our team is made up of passionate, positive experts who drive healthy collaboration by winning or losing as one, and we bring out the best in each other as a family committed to grow.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

This is an exciting time to become a part of our team as we are growing the responsibilities of the Finance function within the organization. The strong growth of the company is supporting a high-paced & rewarding environment.

The Finance team continue to contribute to the key strategic decision-making that guides the company, and we are seeking someone with the ambition to become a key leader within Fresh Tracks Canada.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

The role & responsibilities of the Financial Planning Manager include but are not limited to;
- Be the company go-to person for all P&L related conversations
- Lead annual financial planning as well as quarterly and monthly updates to both the Budget & Forecast
- Lead the company Revenue Management team that ensures optimal use of the inventory available to the company.
- Lead pricing and cost analysis: collaborate closely with the Product, Sales, and Marketing teams to formulate pricing strategy recommendations for Trips. Consider industry cost pressures and market dynamics to ensure a healthy margin and optimal return on the pricing position
- Direct the preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based on broad goals and growth objectives
- Analyze financial and operational results to better understand company performance
- Support the Financial Reporting Team through the provision of monthly analysis on financial results, and accuracy and timeliness in all aspects of reporting
- Establish best practices and controls to facilitate forecast review and output analysis for the business. Strong controlling skills are key to being successful in this role

Cash Management
- Own the ongoing cash-flow forecasting including the continued development of a dynamic cash-flow modelling process which will give greater insight into our treasury management decisions

Treasury Management
- Formulate and implement of the ongoing a company treasury strategy using the company’s Treasury Management System (TMS)

Foreign Exchange Management
- Own the formulation and implementation of a strategy to mitigate foreign exchange risk, working with internal & external partners

Cost Management
- Closely partner with the Director of Finance to identify areas for improvement to drive costs down and optimize process efficiencies
- Provide financial and non-financial KPI’s and metrics to the Leadership team

Other
- Coach & Mentor junior team members
- Mange projects to modernize and automate the systems & process across the company
- Complete risk management assessments on a periodic basis
- Perform other special projects as needed

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Motivated and resilient individual that can drive change within the organization
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a financial management position
- Professional accounting designation: CA, CGA, or CMA preferred but not essential
- Experience with financial planning software preferred
- Proven experience managing, leading and motivating staff
- Experience with complex budgets, forecasting, internal transactions, and executive presentations
- Experience with process analysis and improvement
- Superior attention to detail and organizational skills
- Extensive computer knowledge, including Excel
- Ability to handle conflicting deadlines and prioritize
- Ability to professionally liaise with high-profile clientele
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
- Excellent relationship building skills for developing and keep effective working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
- Advanced level in Excel and Word, and intermediate level in PowerPoint and other MS office programs
- Ability to lead and develop a team, plan, organize, and manage workloads
- Ability to work collaboratively and across disciplines for a common goal
- Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities
- Proven ability to aggregate and analyze information and data for effective problem solving, and utilizes sound judgement
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

**REWARDS**
- 3 weeks vacation (4 weeks after your first year)
- Extended health benefi