Location: Toronto, ON

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis who will be responsible for leading financial planning and analysis efforts for a critical portfolio of the business. This role will involve using financial models to support strategic decision making, conducting variance analyses, and ensuring accurate financial reporting for leadership and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and expertise in real estate in order to provide valuable insights and drive operational efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and update detailed financial models to guide business planning and strategic decision-making for a specific portfolio
• Perform in-depth monthly and quarterly analysis, including trend tracking, variance reviews, and scenario modeling to inform business strategy
• Drive the full annual budgeting cycle, collaborating closely with cross-functional partners across the organization
• Deliver reforecasts and ad hoc financial insights to senior leadership to support agile planning
• Continuously evaluate forecast accuracy in light of market trends and internal performance metrics
• Collaborate with various departments to define and refine long-term strategic goals
• Conduct profitability and feasibility assessments to support investment decisions and operational strategy
• Partner with operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance overall financial efficiency
• Contribute to liquidity planning, budgeting consolidation, and ensure financial inputs meet loan covenant requirements
• Develop and present polished financial reports and dashboards tailored for executive leadership and private equity investors
• Ensure accuracy and clarity in reporting to support high-impact decision-making

What we need from you:

• 6-10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (experience in real-estate is a strong asset)
• Advanced skills in Excel and experience with other financial systems such as Yardi, Microsoft Power BI, and SQL
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and variance analysis
• CPA and/or CFA designation preferred
• Previous experience leading cross-functional planning and forecasting efforts
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial insights and drive high-impact initiatives
• Capability to mentor junior staff and improve financial processes
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships

Next Steps:

• We here at Clarity Recruitment would like to thank you for your application.
• Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a phone interview.

Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify us if you require accommodation in the application process.

Clarity Recruitment helps start-ups and scale-ups build top-performing finance & accounting teams with a structured recruitment process and better results. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

JOB ID #3406375