Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

At Fresh Tracks Canada, we craft tailor-made Canadian vacations for people from all over the world. Since 1996, our team of Canadian Insiders have helped our customers plan their vacations and enjoy life-changing travel experiences.

We believe in keeping our customers front and center in everything we do; in fact, focus on serving our customers is one of our core values. Everyone acts and operates as an owner, treating this business as their own. We raise the bar constantly, embracing that nothing is perfect but continuous improvement is key. Our team is made up of passionate, positive experts who drive healthy collaboration by winning or losing as one, and we bring out the best in each other.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a results-oriented, strategic Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis to join our team. You will drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, as well as provide in-depth analyses that generate actionable insights to senior management. The ideal candidate will possess excellent financial analysis skills, a strong understanding of business operations, and a passion for driving efficiency and cost-saving measures across the organization. A keen eye for detail and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly to senior leadership is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with the company's business strategy.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports to senior management, highlighting key variances and financial insights.
• Monitor and analyze key financial metrics, KPIs, and operational performance to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing financial expertise to guide business strategy, support strategic initiatives and optimize financial results.
• Build and maintain financial models to support long-term strategic planning and forecasting.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of financial systems, ensuring data integrity, accurate reporting, and ease of access for key stakeholders
• Develop insightful, actionable reports on financial performance for senior leadership, including detailed variance analysis and explanations.
• Assist in the creation of ad-hoc reports and financial analysis for key business decisions, investments, or operational improvements.
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance forecasting models.
  
• Perform additional duties and special projects as required

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis or finance management
• Excellent understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and analytical tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey financial data in an understandable and actionable way.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to think strategically and problem-solve

REWARDS

You may be eligible to receive the following benefits, based on your contract type:

• 3 weeks vacation (4 weeks after your first year)
• Extended health benefits package
• Applauz Recognition
• Comprehensive employee assistance program
  
• Paid anniversary day off
• "Pawternity leave" days for your new furry family members
  
• Great working hours
  
• Friendly and fun team environment with company celebrations and social events
• Access to Canadian travel industry discounts!
• DE&I initiatives and events
• Community (volunteer) Hours
• Social Clubs including Book Club & Fitness Club
  
• Paid Maternity & Parental leave
  
• Paid Pregnancy loss leave

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

We are an equal opportunity workplace. We strongly encourage applications from under-represented communities, diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We don't judge based on race, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or anything else that you might bring to the table. We don't care about where you went to college, your degree, your age, or what names you might have on your resume. Instead, we're looking for motivated, compassionate people who can execute from the ground up. We also know that everyone has a unique career journey and experience comes in many forms.

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