Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (Finance) – 18 Month Contract

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada’s most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we’ve garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce. We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees’ growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges.

No matter your position at The Globe, you’ll be an integral part of an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, this role will be key in helping The Globe delivers its annual commitments and will be a key asset in the future growth of the Globe.

This individual will be leading a team within Finance and will function as the analytical engine of The Globe to provide insights and support to ensure that optimal business decision making is occurring. This individual will play a key role in determining and supporting the Company’s monthly revenue forecast, full quarterly financial forecast, annual budgeting process, and special projects. S/he will provide support to senior management and oversee the preparation of financial presentations, and will support new business initiatives. This is an 18 month contract role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Planning & Analysis

• Manage, develop and train Financial Analysts and Senior Financial Analysts, including providing constructive feedback and performance reviews
• Assist in the preparation of annual budget / quarterly forecasts and Board presentation materials and standard monthly Executive financial reporting packages
• Oversee in-depth analyses, provide financial recommendations and effectively communicate financial insights to business leaders to support decision making; act as a trusted advisor to drive insights.
• Routinely communicate business unit and company operational performance trends, historical and forecasted, using appropriate presentation formats for the intended audience; suggest trends, resulting implications, key actions, and strategic implications.
• Support FP&A team responsibilities, special projects and requests, ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Ability to influence and guide strategic discussions with respect effective/strategic spends

Decision Support / Other

• Clear communication of the results of the budget process to key stakeholders (senior management, department heads, budget managers) at appropriate levels of detail.
• Profitability analysis of various business activities (products, channels, regions, etc.)
• Develop methods to track additional indicators (e.g. customer lifetime value, district profitability, etc.), including competitive benchmarking of those drivers
• Lead scenario modeling efforts for the development and growth of the company’s portfolio of products.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations in support of quarterly board meetings, executive meetings and various strategic committees of the company.
• Oversee coordination capital review meetings, pre-review vetting process and all aspects of formal capital appropriation request documentation.
• Mindset of continual process improvement, identify deficiencies and propose possible solutions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree; post-undergrad qualifications in Finance/Accounting
• CPA required, MBA and/or CFA an asset.
• 8+ years of finance and/or accounting experience with progressive responsibility
• Experience leading, coaching and mentoring people and teams
• Analytical thinker who can take detailed/complex information and convert to meaningful business insights, recommendations and actionable next steps.
• Good business judgment with an ability to challenge plans and assumptions and take an independent stance when appropriate.
• Professional communication and presentation skills.
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized.
• Ongoing desire to push for new approaches, insights and presentations methods
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to review and update complex financial models
• Strong PowerPoint skills, including the ability to translate financial results into key messages
• Knowledge of SAP (ideal) and CPM management reporting tools (Hyperion, BPC, Board, etc.)

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBE:
 

The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and strong communities.  The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability. 
 

As Canada’s most respected media brand The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
• Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
• Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements
• Parental leave top-up
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Defined Benefit pension plan
• Annual wellness subsidy
• On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
• Employee and family assistance program
• Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products
• Education assistance for external training courses
  

SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH:

• We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential. This commitment is embedded in our strategic plan and core values.
• There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.
• We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge-sharing.
• We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.

VACCINATION POLICY:  

All offers of employment with The Globe and Mail are conditional upon the candidate being Fully Vaccinated. To be Fully Vaccinated is defined as someone who has received the full series of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada (currently Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen) and has received the last dose at least 14 days prior to their start date. To prove they are Fully Vaccinated, all new hires will be required to provide evidence by emailing a copy of their vaccine dose administration receipt(s) to Human Resources prior to their start date. Those seeking exemption based on one or more of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code will need to provide their request for accommodation to Human Resources for approval.  If the accommodation request is not approved and the candidate is not Fully Vaccinated, any offer of employment will be revoked.     

THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE 

The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work.          

The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.