Job Title: Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis – Commercial

Department: Finance

Reports To: Vice President, FP&A

Location: Hybrid – 1 Day/Week In-Office (Algonquin)

About the Opportunity:

A well-established, mid-sized manufacturer and distributor of high-quality consumer products is seeking a Manager of FP&A – Commercial to support the strategic growth of its Commercial, Marketing, and Product Management teams. This is a high-impact role responsible for delivering forward-looking financial insights, managing reporting cadences, and helping leadership make data-driven decisions across key business areas.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work model with only one day per week required in-office and reports directly to the VP of FP&A, with regular interaction with senior leadership including the CFO. The role includes two direct reports and a strong path for future growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and monthly performance reporting across commercial, marketing, and product teams
• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly dashboards and leadership presentations focused on key drivers: volume, sales, gross margin, SG&A, and working capital
• Partner with business unit leaders to build and refine KPIs, improve financial visibility, and support strategic initiatives
• Develop ROI and IRR models for key investments and new product initiatives
• Support the development of direct contribution margin reporting and analysis in collaboration with Accounting and Operations
• Lead cross-functional projects to improve reporting tools, data availability, and analysis capabilities
• Manage FP&A processes within the enterprise data warehouse (Microsoft Fabric)
• Support financial integration of acquisitions and contribute to enterprise-wide FP&A initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required
• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or financial analysis
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, product-based, or consumer goods environment strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, modeling, and data storytelling skills
• Advanced Excel required; ERP/reporting system experience preferred (NetSuite, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, etc.)
• Exposure to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Private Equity-backed environments a plus

What You Bring:

• Strong business acumen and a solutions-focused mindset
• Clear communicator with the ability to influence senior leaders using data
• Hands-on and proactive approach—you take ownership and drive results
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative and approachable team player who thrives in a dynamic environment

Work Model:

• Hybrid structure – only 1 day per week required in-office (Algonquin)
• Flexibility and autonomy with high visibility across departments