Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Why you’ll love Softchoice:

We are a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that equips organizations to be agile and innovative, and for their people to be engaged, connected, and creative at work. That means moving them to the cloud, helping them build the workplace of tomorrow, and enabling them to make smarter decisions about their technology. By doing these things we help them create success for their customers and their people. 
 

We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career development and advancement. We are recognized and respected for our culture of inclusion and belonging, continuously striving to do what’s good for our people and communities. 
 

The impact you will have:

This role is responsible for leading and driving the analysis, insights, forecasting, and financial planning for Softchoice.

What you will do:

• Financial Modeling: Full ownership of robust financial models to support strategic business decisions, annual planning, and monthly forecasting.
• Collaboration: Initiate, develop, and maintain effective relationships with key internal business partners to ensure alignment with strategic objectives through input gathering, assumption assessment, and variance analysis.
• P&L Management: Review and analyze P&L results versus forecast and plan, providing detailed insights to guide business decisions.
• Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive PowerPoint slides for financial reporting, visualizing data, and financial metrics in an easy-to-understand manner for executive leadership and board of directors.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct regular and ad-hoc financial analysis to provide insight into the business’s performance and inform business decisions. Highlight areas for improvement and make recommendations to senior management.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for enhancing accuracy and efficiency in financial operations, in collaboration with senior Finance staff, leadership team, and key stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach: Finance teams and other departments in financial management and process improvements.
• Other: Requires some extended hours during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end. The role is of high visibility with senior leadership and the executive team, and requires demonstrating critical thinking and collaboration skills.

What you will bring to the table:

• Experience: 7+ years of finance experience and 4+ years of relevant progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related field.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex financial data, uncover reasons for financial trends, and provide insightful financial analysis.
• Technical Skills: Exceptional financial modeling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal abilities to effectively present financial information.
• Project Management: Capability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Certification: CFA, MBA, or CPA designation is required.

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway:

We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role.
 

At Softchoice, we offer opportunities to a diverse group including those with a variety of workplace experiences and backgrounds.  Whether you are new to corporate tech, returning to work after a gap in employment, or looking to transition and take the next step in your career, we are excited to learn more about you and encourage you to apply.  

Why people love working here:

• We offer hybrid and remote working opportunities.

• Comprehensive benefits from day one of employment.

• We offer meaningful work and opportunities for career growth.

• Our team members have 2 paid volunteer days per year to give back to a cause of their choice.

• We offer an opportunity to build and grow a career in the technology industry.

• Recognized as a Best Workplace in Canada by the Great Place to Work Institute for 19 consecutive years.

• Softchoice has been certified as a Great Place to Work in the United States for several years.

• We have also been recognized as a Best Workplace for Women, Best Workplace for Inclusion, Best Workplace for Giving Back and Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

• We have raised over $3 million through Softchoice Cares, our grassroots fundraising organization.  

Inclusion & Equal opportunity employment:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. People seeking employment at Softchoice are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Require accommodation? We are ready to help:

We are proud to provide interview & employment accommodation during the recruitment and hiring process. If you require any accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please reach out directly to asktalentacquisition@softchoice.com. We are committed to working with you to best meet your needs.

Our commitment to your experience:

We are committed to the safety of all applicants and team members. With that in mind, we have implemented digital interviewing for everyone. We understand that you may need to interview with distractions around you (such as children or furry friends) and we will be doing the same.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

When you join Softchoice, we will onboard you remotely. Don't worry. It's quick, simple and you'll be connected with your new team in no time.

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