FP&A Analyst (Senior level)

We are looking for a driven, insights-oriented finance professional to join the Financial Planning & Analysis team at Stella Jones, a leading North American manufacturer and distributor of industrial wood products. Based out of the corporate head office in Montreal, the FP&A Analyst will report to the FP&A Manager and support the Wood Utility Products division. This role offers the opportunity to drive value in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will play a key role in performance measurement and analysis, financial planning cycles , and decision support across the division. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in cost accounting, solid knowledge of IFRS financial principles, and a passion for turning data into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, delivering accurate and timely information on performance, trends, and key drivers to finance and operational leaders. Drive the budgeting and forecasting processes for the divisional P&L and inventory, by closely supporting the FP&A Manager to ensure quality, timeliness and coherence of various planning inputs and outputs. Support the Sales and Operations Planning process by aligning financial forecasts with operational plans and strategic goals. Coordinate the production of the monthly and quarterly business review presentations to divisional and corporate executive teams. Conduct variance analyses on revenues, costs and inventory through financial analyses and close partnerships with various teams across the organization. Act as a strategic financial business partner, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for decision-making across departments. Build and maintain robust dashboards and financial reports using tools such as Excel, Power BI or Tableau. Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to improve data integration, enhance reporting systems, and drive automation. Continuously identify and support initiatives to drive process improvement, cost savings, and margin enhancement. Mentor one FP&A analyst based in the U.S. through review and development, sharing best practices and strengthening team capability.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required; CPA or CFA designation strongly preferred. Master’s in Accounting or Finance preferred; MBA is an asset. Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Accounting and/or Finance required Minimum 2 years of FP&A experience with significant responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Strong knowledge of IFRS is required, with demonstrated ability to apply standards in a manufacturing or operational context. Proven expertise in cost accounting, including product costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is highly preferred. Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial products environment is strongly preferred.