Director Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Job Description:

Title: Director Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Location: Canada - Remote
Reports to:Vice President FP&A

Vacancy: This is a new position

The Role:

Were seeking a strategic and operationally driven finance leader to serve as the Director of FP&A within J.D. this role you will oversee the companys financial planning forecasting and analysis processes ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and operational execution. Working closely with the Vice President FP&A CFO executive leadership and business unit leaders you will provide actionable insights that drive growth improve profitability and strengthen financial discipline across the organization.

This is a highly visible role requiring deep expertise in financial modeling forecasting and performance management as well as the ability to translate complex financial data into clear strategic recommendations. A proven track record of leading FP&A teams influencing executive decision-making and driving measurable business outcomes is essential.

The Impact You Will Have in This Role:

As the Director of FP&A you will be the driving force behind financial planning and analysis that fuels J.D. Powers growth and operational excellence. By leading the budgeting and forecasting process delivering insightful performance reporting and partnering with business leaders to optimize resource allocation you will ensure the companys financial strategy is executed with precision. Your work will connect financial insights to strategic decisionsdelivering measurable outcomes enabling growth initiatives and providing critical guidance that shapes the companys future direction.

What Youll Be Doing in This Role:

Accelerate the financial performance of J.D. Power by:

• Strategic Planning & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting quarterly forecasting and long-range planning processes in partnership with executive leadership.

• Performance Reporting: Deliver timely accurate and insightful reporting on company performance KPIs and trends.

• Business Partnering: Collaborate with business unit leaders to translate operational strategies into financial outcomes and drive accountability.

• Capital Allocation: Provide analysis and recommendations on investments resource allocation and growth initiatives.

• Scenario Modeling: Develop and maintain robust financial models to support decision-making and risk management.

• Executive Support: Prepare board-level presentations investor materials and executive reports that clearly communicate financial performance and outlook.

• Team Leadership: Build mentor and lead a high-performing FP&A team fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Process Improvement: Drive enhancements in financial systems reporting tools and analytical capabilities.

Qualifications of this Role:

• Bachelors degree required; MBA CPA or CFA preferred.

• 12 years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in FP&A leadership roles.

• Proven track record of influencing executive decision-making through financial insights.

• Strong expertise in financial modeling forecasting and performance management.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex data.

• Experience with ERP systems BI tools and advanced Excel/financial modeling.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to support global teams and attend executive meetings.

The Hiring Manager says:

Im looking for a strategic finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and knows how to connect numbers to strategy. This role is all about impactleading the FP&A team delivering insights that shape decisions and ensuring financial discipline across the company. Youll be the go-to for forecasts board materials and executive guidance and youll work closely with business leaders to drive growth and profitability. If you enjoy leading teams influencing strategy and making things happen with precision this is the role for you.

This position has a starting salary range of $166250 to $208750 CAD per year. This is the range we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for the role at the time of posting. An employees pay within the range is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills education qualifications experience performance business or organizational needs and geographic location.

Company Mission

J.D. Power is clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients toughest challenges.

Our Values

We POWER Our Customers Success

We are Innovative Collaborative and Grounded in Data

We Make Things Easy

We Get It Done

We Start with Trust & Prove it Everyday

J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status or disability.

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