Financial Senior Director FP&A

Welcome to those who love people, to bright minds, to those with inspiring visions for the future, who seek stimulating challenges, who are naturally collaborative and have an entrepreneurial spirit embedded in their DNA.

At CIMA+, you will discover an environment where everyone’s ideas and aspirations are heard and valued. You will have countless opportunities to learn and grow by working on engaging projects. You could even become a shareholder in your own company.

At CIMA+, you will truly appreciate the freedom to act, the flexibility to manage your work your way, and the opportunity to shape your work-life balance.

In short, our team proudly says that when you join CIMA+, we welcome you by saying: “Welcome home!”

Position Description

As Financial Senior Director FP&A  at CIMA+, your main responsibility will be to work closely with and develop strategic partnerships with senior leadership to enhance financial performance and ensure the company's competitiveness.

This position is preferably based in Laval, with Montreal as a possible alternative location.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Finance, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Develop and evaluate profitability analyses for new projects and initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Strategic Plan:
  • Participate in the development and implementation of the company’s overall strategy.
  • Identify opportunities for growth and process improvement.
• Work closely with senior management to act as a trusted advisor and contribute to strategic things.
• Review financial results, identify variances from forecasts, and recommend corrective actions based on performance indicators.
• Develop tracking tools to evaluate performance, anticipate opportunities, and manage risks using reliable date.
• Business Intelligence (BI) Solutions:
  • Implement BI tools to enhance data analysis.
  • Train and support teams in using BI tools effectively.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of financial goals and the success of cross-functional projects.

Desired Profile

• University degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
• 15 years of experience in a similar role, with expertise in managing complex financial partnerships.
• 10 years of team management experience.
• CPA or CFA designation.
• Experience in the engineering or professional services sector (an asset).
• Strategic mindset with sound decision-making abilities.
• Strong ability to analyze complex financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Excellent financial and budget management skills.
• Expertise in developing robust profitability analyses and evaluating impact.
• Strategic planning experience and collaboration with executive leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to leadership.
• Bilingual in English and French.

Why Choose CIMA+? Because we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Retirement savings plan (RRSP) with employer contribution up to 4%.
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees.
• Flexible hybrid working hours.
• Work-life balance policy across Canada.
• 3 to 5 weeks of vacation, depending on relevant experience.
• Tailored training to enhance your existing skills.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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