Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

at  Blackline Safety

Our team at Blackline Safety is growing! As a people-driven technology company, with a mission to make sure every worker returns home safely, we drive innovation, practice resiliency, demonstrate leadership, go the extra mile for our customers, and empower our people to be their best.
The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will oversee and manage the development and maintenance of the Company’s corporate forecast model and prepare regular and ad-hoc analysis of the Company’s performance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. CPA, MBA or relevant certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis role, preferably in a public mid-sized manufacturing/technology environment.
• Strong understanding of business modeling and accounting principles in a hardware and/or software-based company preferable.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with Vena FP&A software would be an asset.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in implementing FP&A software is an asset.

• Prepare and update monthly and quarterly analysis and scenarios for the corporate forecast model.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly results against forecasts, investigating, understanding and documenting variances with department managers.
• Prepare monthly financial analysis for operational Senior Leadership Team and department managers.
• Prepare quarterly financial summary and analysis for the Board of Directors.
• Prepare financial analysis, modelling, and business case presentation for other corporate development initiatives.
• Oversee and manage implementation of a new FP&A software.
• Develop continuous process improvements with each departmental managers to streamline expenses process and facilitate budget to actuals analysis.
  Enhance corporate business intelligence initiatives (i.e. data visualization, dashboards, KPI’s, operating metrics, etc.) with corporate finance team and divisional management.