Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

What We Need Corpay Cross-Border is seeking an established FP&A Leader to lead the Cross-Border FP&A function and is located in Toronto. You will report directly to Chief Financial Officer for Cross Corpay and regularly collaborate with teams and other departments.

How We Work As a Director, FP&A, Corpay will set you up for success by providing:

Assigned workspace in Toronto, Ontario Office Company-issued equipment + remote access

Role Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role will include:

Building and maintaining detailed corporate financial models integrated with data sources for forecasting, reporting, and ad-hoc requests for strategic decision making with a focus on expense and P&L forecasting. Financial reporting to Cross-Border executive management and parent company (Corpay Inc) for GAAP requirements, performance management, and decision support. Working with the Data Analytics team to enhance financial and transactional data sources with attributes needed for analysis and reporting. Leverage the data sources for spreadsheet models, compelling charts, integrated planning tools for modeling and consolidation, and business intelligence tools for visualization of results and forecasting. Coordinating FP&A deliverables for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting with parent company. Supporting annual financial budgeting cycle, working with executive and senior leadership teams to provide recommendations based on thorough analysis. Supporting quarterly and monthly forecasting deliverables with performance management variance explanations to the annual plan and prior periods. Working collaboratively with the Data analytics team to successfully complete deliverables for the FP&A function. Review work output of financial analysts and managers for accuracy and provide feedback for continuous improvement. Assisting in creating regular or scheduled reports for a variety of audiences on performance, forecast, and budget. Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s Degree required in Business Management, Economics, Accounting or Finance.

10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis functions in a related business environment. Experience in a fast-paced, growing, rapidly changing environment, preferably in payments, fintech, financial services or SaaS company. Advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. High level of experience working with data sources, ERP systems, integrated financial planning tools, and business intelligence tools. Preference having worked with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, Tableau (or like visualization software), Planful and Salesforce. Superior Excel modeling skills with advanced formula functions, lookup references, tables, data connections, pivot tables, and the ability to present complex financial data to an executive audience in slides for summary analysis with charts and recommendations, and variance reporting. Experience with and knowledge of finance, advanced analytics, and financial modeling principles, such as NPV, statistical analysis, expense modeling, and GAAP.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Financial Modeling — Knowledge of spreadsheet functionality, connecting data sources, scenario modeling, predictive analytics, projecting capital and operating expenses, headcount modeling, and interpreting contractual arrangements. Ability to gather and interpret assumptions, data and management inputs to synthesize into a company-wide expense and P&L forecast. Analytical Thinking — The ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to find a solution or complete an exercise. Being able to visualize, articulate, conceptualize or solve both complex and uncomplicated problems by making sensible decisions. Business Acumen — Applicable understanding of how business goals and objectives are achieved. Use of sound business judgment in making recommendations and decisions. Ability to predict outcomes from both customer and competitive perspectives. Finance and Accounting — Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, such as GAAP and accrual-based accounting. Knowledge of economic principles, the financial markets, banking, foreign exchange and the analysis and reporting of financial data. Technology— Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications and data analysis tools. Use of integrated planning software, database products, data visualization, CRM software, GL accounting software. Compliance — Knowledge of controls, systems, regulations, and processes. Problem Solving — Ability to identify solutions to a problem and select the best option. Ability to identify the system component that is causing the error, as well as resolution options and complete the task.  Using logic and reasoning, identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. People Management — Ability to effectively engage, influence, and motivate peers and a team through positive example, development and communication. Skilled at collaborating with co-workers to meet department objectives. Ability to delegate responsibility and work to others and coach them to develop their capabilities, receive and provide feedback, share information, manage performance, set goals, and address performance problems.

WORK SCOPE AND CONTEXT

Job is focused on financial reporting, forecasting of expenses and P&L, and ad-hoc analysis. Must work with extended timeframes and be flexible to changing priorities. Area of business affects all other areas of the company. Responsible for ensuring practices and guidelines are modified and updated as needed. Decisions are made within strategic and operational guidelines and are complex in nature. Decisions affect revenue, expenses, all internal departments and potential partners, customers, and their downstream customers. Work is self-driven within company goals and strategy. Work affects flow, information, process, and decisions of others and is operational and strategic in nature. Work tactically and strategically influences all areas of business. Job has functional management and will have people management responsibility. Requires teamwork, leadership, discretion, and analysis. Contacts are made primarily inside the organization with the parent company and other subsidiaries. Internal contacts include all department leaders, but work is primarily with the Finance & Accounting team, Corporate FP&A, and senior leadership. Position requires regular contact with others - in meetings, using Teams/Zoom, by phone, or by email. Interactions focus on strategy and problem-solving. Information exchange may include confidential or sensitive information. Financial reporting and forecasting of expenses and P&L are the primary objectives of this position. Work requires regular sitting/standing at a desk, working with a computer and a telephone. The job will require hours that exceed 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week during peak periods. Some travel is required; less than 5% of the time.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package including, Medical, Dental, Vision and Paramedical benefits, as of day one

Optional company match RRSP program

Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide

Time-off including major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time

Discounted gym membership rate

Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations

Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes

Pay Transparency This salary range is provided for locations which require such disclosure. Where a position or applicant may fall in a particular wage range depends on a number of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience training licenses and certifications (if applicable), and other business and organization needs. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic markets. At Corpay it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. The estimate of the minimum and maximum salary range is CAD $146,200-$180,000.

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