Director, Financial Planning and Analysis – Saputo

Title of the Job: Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Location: Montreal, QC

Job Description: At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?Overview of The RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to join our dynamic team based in Montreal. This key leadership role, reporting into the Senior Vice-President of Corporate Accounting, will be responsible for leading the FP&A function. The role includes overseeing the preparation and presentation of the Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) presented in our financial reports which are filed every quarter with the Canadian Securities Authorities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial forecasting, analysis, and storytelling, with a proven track record of driving continuous improvement and leading and building high-performing teams. In addition, as we seek to drive continuous improvement, the ideal candidate will be responsible to enhance over time the FP&A function to enable it to provide strategic financial insights and drive the financial planning process.How You Will Make Contributions That Matter:Leverage existing storytelling capabilities to analyze financial results and effectively communicate insights to internal and external stakeholders, including investors and analysts.Work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations and sales, to ensure alignment and support for financial planning initiatives.Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the FP&A team, promoting professional development and growth.Establish, implement and enhance a robust financial planning process within the FP&A team.Establish and implement enhancements relating to the preparation of financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans, ensuring alignment with the Company’s strategic goals.Coach, develop and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have the Following Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; relevant professional designation preferred.Minimum of 10 years of experience in FP&A, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a decentralized global organization, preferably in the food processing industry.Strong business acumenIndustry experience in manufacturing, preferably in food manufacturingStrong financial modeling and analytical skills.Excellent communication and storytelling abilities.Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams.Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.Ability to use MS Office suite software and tools such as Tableau and Power BI to interpret data sets and present insightsKnowledge of SAP, Workiva and financial planning software and tools an asset.Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.Collaborative and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Able to work with teams based in various locationsBilingualism essential (French and English)As part of their duties, the incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English, both orally and in writing with colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America.We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:Competitive salariesA hybrid work environment with the possibility to work from home 2 days a weekAdvantageous corporate agreementsFull range of group insurance benefitsGroup retirement pension plan with employer contributionPurchase option of company stocksGroup RRSPHealth and wellness program in the workplaceAssistance program for employees and their familiesSaputo products at a discounted priceSalary Range:$120,415 – $158,050*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.This year, Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship!In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only. All open jobs offered by Saputo Inc. and all companies, corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships and other entities controlled by Saputo Inc. (collectively, “Saputo”) on Saputo’s web site are subject to specific job skill requirements. The job skill requirements, qualifications, and preferred experience are determined by a Saputo subsidiary, office or department, and all positions are subject to local prevailing employment laws and restrictions. This would include immigration laws pertaining to work authorization requirements and any other applicable government permissions or compliance. The materials on this site are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained on this site or in any referenced links. While Saputo attempts to update this site on a timely basis, the information is effective only as of the time and date of posting. Strict confidentiality will be observed at all times. Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence.Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Company Name: Saputo

Salary: $120415 – 158050 per year

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