Manager, Financial Planning

Top Hat is searching for a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Finance team Reporting to the Director of FP&A, the Manager of FP&A is the backbone of the company’s FP&A process and will support and scale financial planning, reporting, and analysis capabilities. The Manager will work collaboratively with functional business leaders, executives, and the FP&A / Accounting team to analyze financial and operational data, provide meaningful insights on trends in the business, and ultimately inform and enhance decision-making across the organization.

**As a key member of our finance team, you will**:

- Ensuring executives and cross-functional leaders have a timely understanding of financial performance, the business outlook, and risks & opportunities
- Three statement financial planning & analysis, coordinate with Accounting and cross-functional business leaders to identify and resolve variances
- Support the annual planning process and rolling forecast activities in collaboration with the FP&A team and senior leadership
- Hands-on financial modelling of operating costs, headcount, cash flow and balance sheet forecasts
- Own the financial reporting consolidation for the management reporting package which includes monthly financial statements, comprehensive KPI reporting, variance analysis, and commentary on key business trends
- Partner with internal departments as their main point of contact to support and manage their budgets, including assessing the financial implications of ongoing and upcoming projects, summarizing key findings, and driving prioritization of initiatives
- Manage other timely FP&A reporting deliverables (MBR, QBR, BoD meeting) and update quarterly reporting materials for all external stakeholders
- Proactively engage in identifying opportunities for improvement, including automating manual processes and reports
- Maintenance and enhancement of the financial planning system
- Other duties and ad-hoc analysis as required

**About you**:

- Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics. MBA is a nice to have
- Certified CPA or equivalent
- 5 years of financial analysis experience with 2+ years of FP&A experience is preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP, consolidation, and different reporting dimensions for management and compliance needs
- Superior financial modelling skills, including expert Excel skills and proficiency in business analysis
- Strong communication skills with the ability to concisely present financial information with meaningful commentary
- Proven ability to analyze and interpret data to provide actionable insights
- Strong systems aptitude and proficiency, experience working with or implementing financial planning software (IBM Planning Analytics, Adaptive Insights, etc) is a plus
- A team player that is curious, collaborative and enthusiastic
- Passionate about technology, someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high pressure and dynamic business environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with superior attention to detail

**Why team members love working at Top Hat**:
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A noble mission that creates meaningful, fulfilling work
- A team that cares deeply for customers and for each other
- An Employee Stock Option Plan for all Top Hatters
- Professional learning and development for all role levels
- An awesome and welcoming Toronto HQ, and a growing sales hub in Austin, Texas
- Competitive health benefits that start on day one
- A management team focused on performance, growth, engagement and connection
- Our winning strategy and market potential
- We’re a company of invested owners - every Top Hatter receives stock options
- Innovative PTO policy with lots of time and space for self-care
- Passionate customers that believe in us—and what we do