Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Manager, FP&A will work as a strategic business partner to support key Canadian Service Lines in driving growth and ensuring compliance with established financial reporting guidelines and accounting policies, including but not limited to analytics, budgeting, forecasting, expense and capital management. The position requires a person with proven analytical and multi-tasking skills who can communicate across the organization, working closely with Business Leaders, FP&A teams, and Controllership group.

The role also requires an individual with a high degree of autonomy and solid financial acumen. Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize input from multiple sources are a must. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter who is comfortable working in a changing environment, with an extensive analytical background, problem-solving skills and experience driving results. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer, Canada, and is based in Toronto. Ipsos Canada follows a hybrid workplace model.

What you can expect to be doing?

• Prepare monthly financial package, including management reports to monitor financial targets and key performance indicators, including quarterly presentations to Group/Corporate Headquarters;
• Responsible for the month-end close and in-depth knowledge of the P&L through monthly financial review and working closely with the accounting team and business leaders on a day-to-day basis, including assisting with the annual and quarterly external audit;
• Manage the quarterly financial forecasts and annual budgeting process in collaboration with key business leaders in support of the company's strategic and financial objectives;
• Provider of insight focused on using financial information to analyze trends and anomalies to recommend actions and targeted results;
• Ensure Ipsos' policies and internal controls are followed and accurate financial information is available on a timely basis;
• Build relationships with the business and internal shared services teams to optimize collaboration and knowledge sharing;
• Ad-hoc reporting and projects.

This might be the job for you if you have:

• 6+ years of financial and management reporting experience
• University degree in Accounting/Commerce, with accounting designation preferred
• Prior experience in a finance business partner role and/or Big 4 accounting firm experience
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with deep attention to details
• Self-starter, proactive, with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent reporting skills - written and verbal, including strong interpersonal skills
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, Vlookup, Macros, etc.) & PowerPoint, Office 365, and overall system-savvy mindset and strong penchant to build tools and templates.

If you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you're applying to!

What's in it for you:

At Ipsos you'll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we're making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit: Why Work at Ipsos | CA

Commitment to Diversity

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee's individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos' diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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