Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Manager, Financial Planning Analysis (FPA) Location : Remote (Canada) Reports to : Director, FPA Role Summary The Manager of Financial Planning Analysis is a critical role that will be responsible for driving financial insight, forecasting accuracy, operational efficiency, and help inform strategic decision-making. This role leads core FPA processes—including management reporting, forecasting , and budgeting—while collaborating across Precision AQ departments to ensure financial accountability and a deep understanding of key business drivers. These functions report to the Director, FPA and liaise with the Finance Business Partner. Financial Planning Forecasting Update own monthly PowerPoint presentations to leadership communicating monthly results and forecast revisions. Provide deck commentary illustrating financial variances and explanations in financial statements. Lead prep calls with business leadership to align on financial projections and business trajectory. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting cycles cross-functionally across departments/divisions, ensuring accuracy, alignment of assumptions, and timely delivery. Support and project-manage the Annual Budget/long-term planning process, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop robust financial plans. Assist on Budget presentation deck and slide generation. Manage and update ARR and recurring revenue reporting, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. Reporting Analysis Prepare, review, and present monthly and quarterly management reporting packages, including dashboards, KPIs, and financial variance analysis. Conduct detailed variance analysis to explain financial performance and recommend improvement actions. Monitor business performance against budget and forecast to highlight areas needing management attention. Financial Modeling Decision Support Build, maintain, and enhance detailed financial models for forecasting, scenario planning, pricing, and strategic initiatives. Provide financial insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making and operational strategy. Evaluate scenario planning for new initiatives, investments, headcount planning, and product launches. Cross-Functional Partnership Serve as a financial business partner to department leaders, enabling data-driven decisions and accountability. Collaborate with Accounting during month-end close to ensure alignment between actuals and forecast. Ad-Hoc Strategic Projects Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes, automate recurring analyses, and enhance forecasting tools. Generate ad-hoc slides for leadership Perform ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and profitability optimization. Lead or support special projects such as pricing analysis, cost-reduction initiatives, utilization metrics. Maintain and enhance long-range planning models to support multi-year strategic planning. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. 7-10+ years of progressive experience in FPA, corporate finance, investment banking, or management consulting. Advanced Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills. PowerBI experience preferred. INFOR experience preferred. Experience managing monthly and quarterly reporting cycles and working with senior leaders. Excellent attention to detail, analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities. #LI-REMOTE Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for th ... (truncated, view full listing at source)