Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Process and Insights

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Process and Insights based in the Canada.

This leadership role is responsible for strengthening the foundation of financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business decision-making across a global organization. The position focuses on creating scalable FP&A processes, improving data transparency, and enabling advanced analytics capabilities. You will partner with finance, accounting, technology, and data teams to transform how financial insights are generated and used. The role offers the opportunity to drive automation, governance, and process excellence within a complex, technology-driven environment. By developing trusted reporting frameworks and actionable insights, you will directly influence strategic decisions and business performance. This is an ideal opportunity for a finance transformation leader who combines analytical expertise, operational discipline, and executive influence.

Accountabilities:: The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Process and Insights will own the design, optimization, and governance of FP&A processes while enabling scalable financial analytics and decision support. This role requires strong collaboration across business functions to improve financial visibility, standardization, and operational efficiency.

Lead enterprise-wide FP&A process design and mapping across planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management cycles.

Establish standardized frameworks that improve consistency, scalability, transparency, and traceability across financial operations.

Drive process transformation initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, redesigning workflows, and implementing continuous improvement strategies.

Define business requirements that align FP&A processes with planning platforms, ERP systems, reporting tools, and data technologies.

Enable advanced analytics, automation, predictive modeling, and AI-driven insights through structured financial data models.

Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to support leadership decision-making across regions and business units.

Establish governance models focused on process integrity, data quality, automation, and operational maturity.

Partner with Finance, Accounting, Data, and Technology teams to improve alignment between financial processes and enterprise systems.

Support the evolution of financial planning capabilities through technology adoption and innovative analytical solutions.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced finance transformation leader with a strong background in FP&A, analytics, process optimization, and technology enablement. This professional should be comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, influencing senior stakeholders while delivering scalable solutions.

10+ years of experience in FP&A, business analytics, finance transformation, or related financial leadership roles.

Proven experience applying reporting, financial analysis, and process optimization methodologies within complex organizations.

Strong expertise in finance technology enablement, automation initiatives, and digital transformation programs.

Experience with tools such as Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, and advanced Excel.

Demonstrated ability to build scalable planning processes, governance frameworks, reporting models, and insight capabilities.

Experience integrating financial planning concepts across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasting processes.

Strong analytical mindset with experience defining KPIs, measuring process effectiveness, and improving operational maturity.

Ability to influence executive stakeholders and collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teams.

Experience enabling AI-driven insights and advanced analytics through connected, reliable data structures.

Leadership experience managing teams focused on process excellence, financial architecture, and insights delivery.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and change management skills.

Benefits:

Competitive annual compensation range:

United States: $160,000 – $210,000 USD

Canada: $140,000 – $180,000 CAD

Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Retirement savings programs with company matching contributions.

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).

Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources.

Paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, and applicable family leave programs.

Flexible work environment supporting remote work.

Opportunities to contribute to technology-driven transformation initiatives and global business impact.

Inclusive workplace culture focused on growth, recognition, belonging, and employee wellbeing.

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