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Our client, a well-established and growing company based in Kingsville, ON, is seeking a Director FP&A to build and lead a high-impact FP&A function in Canada. This is a unique opportunity to partner closely with executive leadership, influence strategic decision-making, and establish a best-in-class financial planning and analysis team from the ground up. Permanent Opportunity!
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: 150K to 200K + Performance Based Bonus
- 4 weeks of vacation
- Comprehensive health & dental benefits
- Opportunity to build and lead a growing FP&A team (5–7 direct reports)
- Flexible location model:
- On-site (5 days/week) if candidate based in local Kingsville, ON or Windsor, ON.
- Hybrid (once a month travel) for candidates located elsewhere in Ontario
Responsibilities
- Build, lead, and mentor a team of 5–7 FP&A professionals, establishing a strong Canadian finance presence
- Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and S&OP leadership to drive financial performance
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support supply planning, pricing strategies, and profitability analysis
- Provide actionable insights into key drivers such as yield, pricing, cost structures, and product mix
- Support sales and marketing initiatives including pricing strategy, promotions analysis, and customer bids
- Lead financial input into customer bid processes, ensuring competitive and data-driven pricing recommendations
- Analyze weekly and monthly financial results, investigate variances, and deliver clear business commentary to senior leadership
- Validate financial data across systems and ensure alignment between reporting, forecasts, and operational performance
- Operate in a fast-paced environment with tight turnaround times, delivering high-quality analysis for strategic decisions
- Play a key role in ongoing organizational transformation and FP&A process improvements
Qualifications
- CPA designation required
- 5–7+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including 5+ years of leadership experience
- Proven experience building, managing, or scaling high-performing finance teams
- Strong background in financial modeling, pricing strategy, and margin analysis
- Experience of working in large, complex organizations (e.g., manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, or similar industries)
- Excellent business partnering skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities
- Ability to work with ambiguity and deliver insights with limited information
- Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency (experience with tools like Anaplan, NAV, or BI tools is an asset)
- Willingness to travel occasionally within Canada and the U.S.
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.