Director, Financial Planning

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state-of-the-art transformer technology. We currently have an opening for a Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, come grow with us 

Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a strategic and analytical leader that will join our senior management team. This role is pivotal in driving financial performance, supporting strategic initiatives, and delivering actionable insights across the global enterprise. The successful candidate will lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions, while partnering with Sales, Operations, and Executive Leadership to guide decision-making and optimize business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Strategic & Financial Planning

• Lead the financial planning cycle including Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to build comprehensive and achievable financial plans.
• Develop five-year balance sheet and cash flow projections to guide capital allocation.
• Conduct scenario analyses to evaluate various business outcomes and optimize capital structure.

Business Analysis & Insights

• Analyze current and historical financial trends across revenue, bookings, cost of sales, expenses, and cash flow.
• Deliver gross and net margin analysis and ROI assessments for commercial programs, pricing, and new business opportunities.
• Build financial models incorporating sales forecasts, product/channel mix, factory costs, exchange rates, and pricing.

Reporting & Forecasting

• Partner with department heads to construct accurate expense forecasts and provide insights into spending patterns.
• Present monthly and quarterly financial reports to the Executive Team, including variance analysis (Net Sales, EBITDA, GM, OPEX).
• Prepare materials for CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors presentations.

Sales Forecasting

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to develop reliable forecasts using backlog data, Salesforce inputs, and manufacturing capacity.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve forecast accuracy and business alignment.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Investments

• • Support corporate development in evaluating M&A opportunities and integration processes.
  • Create tools and models for Board-level presentations and post-integration performance tracking.
  • Evaluate capital investment proposals and improve tools for ROI analysis and strategic decision-making.

Do you qualify? We are seeking:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required.
• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant discipline is strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or strategic business analysis.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or senior management role, ideally within a global manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience in a Private Equity-backed organization or with M&A integration is a strong asset.

Certifications:

• CPA (CA or CMA) designation is required due to the technical and strategic nature of the role.
  Additional certifications (e.g., CFA) are considered an asset.

Skills & Competencies:

• • Advanced financial modeling and scenario planning expertise.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience presenting to executive leadership and boards.
  • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Corporate Development teams.
  • Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP, Salesforce, Excel, Power BI).

Some of the benefits of working at Hammond: 

We are Great Place to Work Certified  Our people work hard for us—so we make sure our benefits work hard for them. Our equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well-being while sharing in our business success through variable pay programs and our Employee Stock Ownership Program. 

Our core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security when employees need them the most, early career or getting ready for retirement. We also support work-life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence. Employees and their families also have access to our confidential, best-in-class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). 

We are committed to sustainable business practices and offer opportunities for our employees to support the communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy. 

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our People & Culture team if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

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