Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Focused on leading the transition to a sustainable future, Glen Dimplex Americas is enhancing the moments that matter in life with a commitment to delivering the best design and efficiency in the areas of temperature control and comfort creation. With operation throughout North America the success of the Glen Dimplex Americas organization is a testament to the strength of our people and investment in innovation and technology.

Our portfolio of industry recognized brands includes Dimplex, Cadet and Convectair. Together these brands provide complete product offerings in the residential and commercial comfort categories, ranging from electric heaters to fireplaces and controls.

Glen Dimplex Americas is a division of the Glen Dimplex Group - the world's largest manufacturer of electrical heating, which holds significant global market positions in domestic appliances, heating, cooling, ventilation, and renewable energy solutions. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland the Glen Dimplex Group privately owns over 40 brands with operations in 80 countries.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager of FP&A and Business Partnership will be responsible to provide financial leadership in decision making processes through provision of risks, financial information, and analytics for the business. This role will partner with the business to drive business growth and profitability. This role will be responsible for gaining business alignment to successfully identify and understand the business strategy. This role is responsible for leading and executing the budgeting process, variance reporting, leading financial analyst team in delivering value added reporting and analytics and managing the customer agreement and quoting process.

• Lead and deliver the preparation of the company's budget accurately and on a timely basis.
• Report to management on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances.
• Interpret the company's financial results to management and recommend improvement activities.

• Guide and support Executive team members in the development of KPIs and underlying measurement systems (e.g., Power BI)

• Engage in ongoing cost reduction analyses in all areas of the company.
• Compile key business metrics and report on them to management.
• Create additional analyses and reports as requested by management.
• Month end responsibilities related to margin analysis, inventory, and management reporting.
• Review and approve customer quotes within designated thresholds.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of price lists.
• Direct Pricing strategy and initiatives to simplify pricing structure and optimize margins.
• Develop and mentor Financial Analyst and direct priorities.
• Participate in strategic initiatives as assigned by CFO

As a people leader you will:

Shape a Sustainable Future

• Must anticipate the future by sense and acting upon emerging trends
• Must engage and inspire people around priorities. Energize teams and to make our purpose real.
• Own the Outcome and make growth happen. Execute for today and drive future growth.

Keep the Customer Central

• Shape the customer needs. Understand and exceed customer needs
• Build close customer relationship. Establish relevant and trusted customer engagements
• Creative distinctive value. Bring unique solutions to our customers

Act with Agility

• Embrace Change. See change as an opportunity rather than a challenge
• Show resilience. Display determination and supports other to do the same
• Demonstrate curiosity. Seek new learnings and experiences
• Solve problems. Make sense of complexity to generate solutions

Fuel Innovation

• Seek out the possible. Collaborate as one to imagine and discover opportunities
• Lead Change. Shape a culture to drive disruptive change
• Keep it Simple. Drive out complexity wherever possible

Champion People Development

• Start with yourself. Be humble and self-aware
• Develop capability. Foster a culture of development
• Grow Future leader. Nurture the next generation

What You Need

• University degree specializing in finance, commerce or equivalent. 

• CPA designation
• Minimum 8+ years of experience as a Controller, Manager FP&A, Finance Manager
• Proven track record to deliver “outside the box” analytics in measuring product and business performance.
• Strong business acumen with excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to develop and manage a high-performance team focused on accountability and meeting and exceeding expectations.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize projects and provide follow-up
• A strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with SAP an asset
• Above average analytical and technical skills
• Excellent decision-making skills, including information gathering and problem solving
• Demonstrated focus on results and business/process improvements
• Proven ability to set and achieve objectives.

Skills & Capabilities

Strategist

• Influence and coordinate the development of site strategic plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial leadership in the decision-making process through the provision of risk-adjusted financial information & analysis.
• Driving talent acquisition, retention & development
• Take a lead role in target setting and performance management to enable delivery of the business objectives.

Catalyst

• Acts as a role model to champion change across the organization
• Gain business alignment to successfully identify & understand the business strategy.
• Act as a catalyst in driving forward initiatives critical to delivering the strategy.
• Provides leading edge strategic thinking in area of expertise.

Steward

• Support the finance function in protecting the assets of the company and in ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Provision of quality information and analysis of key financial data.
• Ensure local policies & procedures are defined & implemented.

Operator

• Support effective financial planning & analysis.
• Co-ordinates the overall service our customer receives. Define, meet with and review KPI results with Leadership.
• Provide business expertise into local finance processes.

What We Offer

Core Total Rewards

• Fully funded Group Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life, AD&D, short term disability, & long term disability)
• Group RRSP with 100% Employer Match up to 4%
• Portable Benefits, Consult +, and Telus Pharmacy Group
• 3 Weeks Vacation Immediately
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Program
• Support of professional memberships/certifications

Additional Rewards

• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Smart casual dress atmosphere
• Summer Fridays
• Employee Service & Recognition Awards
• Referral Bonus Program
• A unique opportunity to be a key player in a growing global organization
• An innovative fast-paced culture focused on people

Our Values

We Think Customer – we aim to put our customers at the center of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs; creating solutions that meet and exceed their expectations, enhancing everyday moments

We Care About People – we recognize the power of a community with a common purpose; empathizing with others’ point of view and acting with integrity to create a safe and healthy environment

We Value Innovation – we are building a better future day by day; developing innovations that will create quality, consumer-centric, sustainable solutions

We Keep it Simple – we make the complex simple by driving out inefficiencies; which enables us to be agile, responsive and to get the job done

If you know of an individual who would thrive in our environment, refer them to us! For more information on our Referral Incentive Program please visit the Human Resources page of the Intranet Site.

Glen Dimplex Americas is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.