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SalaryWe believe in keeping our customers front and center in everything we do; in fact,focus on serving our customersis one of our core values. Everyoneacts and operates as an owner, treating this business as their own. Weraise the bar constantly, embracing that nothing is perfect but continuous improvement is key. Our team is made up of passionate, positive experts whodrive healthy collaborationby winning or losing as one, and webring out the best in each otheras a family committed to grow.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exciting time to become a part of our team as we are growing the responsibilities of the Finance function within the organization. The strong growth of the company is supporting a high-paced & rewarding environment.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Planning Manager sits in the Accounting & Finance ("A&F") Team. This the successful candidate in this role will lead the FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) function within the organization, working both internally on a cross-functional basis, and externally with supporting business partners.
The Finance team continue to contribute to the key strategic decision-making that guides the company, and we are seeking someone with the ambition to become a key leader within Fresh Tracks Canada.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The role & responsibilities of the Financial Planning Manager include but are not limited to;
- Be the company go-to person for all P&L related conversations
- Lead annual Financial Planning as well as quarterly and monthly updates to both the Budget & Forecast
- Lead the company Revenue Management team that ensures optimal use of the inventory available to the company.
- Lead pricing and cost analysis: collaborate closely with the Product, Sales, and Marketing teams to formulate pricing strategy recommendations for Trips. Consider industry cost pressures and market dynamics to ensure a healthy margin and optimal return on the pricing position
- Direct the preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based on broad goals and growth objectives
- Analyze financial and operational results to better understand company performance
- Support the Financial Reporting Team through the provision of monthly analysis on financial results, and accuracy and timeliness in all aspects of reporting
- Establish best practices and controls to facilitate forecast review and output analysis for the business. Strong controlling skills are key to being successful in this role
- Own the ongoing cash-flow forecasting including the continued development of a dynamic cash-flow modelling process which will give greater insight into our treasury management decisions
- Formulate and implement of the ongoing a company treasury strategy using the company's Treasury Management System (TMS)
- Own the formulation and implementation of a strategy to mitigate foreign exchange risk, working with internal & external partners
- Closely partner with the Director of Finance to identify areas for improvement to drive costs down and optimize process efficiencies
- Provide financial and non-financial KPI's and metrics to the Leadership team
- Coach & Mentor junior team members
- Mange projects to modernize and automate the systems & process across the company
- Complete risk management assessments on a periodic basis
- Perform other special projects as needed
- Motivated and resilient individual that can drive change within the organization
- Seeking a hands-on individual with the ability to navigate through various levels, from operational activities to strategic discussions. This candidate should possess the capacity to translate and streamline operational processes and reports for senior-level discussions, coupled with a proven ability to build things from scratch.
- Vancouver based candidate willing to work from downtown office 3 times per week
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a financial management position
- Professional accounting designation: CA, CGA, or CMA preferred but not essential
- Experience with Financial Planning software preferred
- Proven experience managing, leading and motivating staff
- Experience with complex budgets, forecasting, internal transactions, and executive presentations
- Experience with process analysis and improvement
- Superior attention to detail and organizational skills
- Extensive computer knowledge, including Excel
- Ability to handle conflicting deadlines and prioritize
- Ability to professionally liaise with high-profile clientele
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
- Excellent relationship building skills for developing and keep effective working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
- Advanced level in Excel and Word, and intermediate level in PowerPoint and other MS office programs
- Ability to lead and develop a team, plan, organize, and manage workloads
- Ability to work collaboratively and across disciplines for a common goal
- Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities
- Proven ability to aggregate and analyze information and data for effective problem solving, and utilizes sound judgement
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- 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
- Stylish office location in Vancouver, located close to public transit
- Friendly and fun team environment with company celebrations and social events
- Access to Canadian travel industry discounts!
We are an equal opportunity workplace. We strongly encourage applications from racialized individuals, 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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