Description:
As Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will lead the strategic financial planning and budgeting processes across the Vancity group of companies. You will play a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting leaders with performance insights and financial analysis. We are seeking a seasoned finance professional with strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a passion for continuous improvement
This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the VP, Financial Planning & Analysis. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Leading the development of Vancity’s annual budget, resource plans, and long-term financial plans
- Serve as strategic advisor to senior leadership providing financial analysis, what-if modeling, and business case development to guide enterprise decisions
- Leading the creation of dashboards, performance reporting, and ad hoc reports
- Providing interpretation and analysis of financial and operational results
- Ensuring robust forecasting practices through rolling forecasts, scenario modeling, and predictive analytics. Ensure forecasts remain in compliance with financial regulations and KPI’s
- Developing leadership talent within the Financial Planning & Analysis department
- Integrating risk management processes into financial planning and analysis
- Collaborating across departments to align financial planning with strategic initiatives
- Participating in due diligence activities for potential acquisitions, partnerships, or dispositions
- Owning FP&A systems and data governance, ensuring integrity, automation, and advanced analytics capabilities
- Champion continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and systems to enhance efficiency and impact
What You’ll Bring To The Team
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Economics, or Business Administration
- CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation is an asset
- 7+ years of progressive finance/FP&A experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role overseeing teams and driving strategic financial planning
- Expertise in financial modeling and analysis (Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau)
- Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP)
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and strategic forecasting
- Experience partnering with executives and influencing key business decisions
- Proven ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams
Extra Skills That Set You Apart
- Experience working in a full service regulated financial institution
- Experience working in a member-owned or cooperative organization, or in a high-growth or mission-driven enterprise, will be highly valued
- Familiarity with sustainability or social impact reporting frameworks