Analyst, FP&A

Location: Montreal

Analyst, FP&A

Montreal, QC, Canada Req #517 Friday, July 12, 2024 CCM Hockey is present worldwide, we have offices in Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland, Germany and Taiwan. Our headquarters are located in Montreal, where we create and develop our equipment. Our mission is to inspire dreams and empower every player to fulfill their passion while enjoying their game. Our team's vision is to be the leading brand on and off the ice, by delivering innovative products and outstanding experience to our athletes and partners everywhere, all while putting our employees and communities at the forefront.

We aim to unlock the full potential of every CCM athlete from pond to forum by delivering innovation to maximize performance and ignite in them the self-confidence to chase their dream. We’re looking for passionate players who share our core values and will help us become THE industry leader! At CCM Hockey, we live our values everyday:
Authenticity:
Standing up for who you are, doing what you mean and what you believe in.
Empowerment:
Through their unique contributions, each person is different, each person is important, and each person has the opportunity to make a difference.
Teamwork: A team that works together always beats a team of highly skilled individual players.
Respect:
Valuing differences and allowing others to express themselves when working together, to achieve common goals, to grow and succeed as a company.

PURPOSE

Reporting to the Manager of FP&A, the purpose of this position is to be a financial business partner that will help improve the understanding, predictability and performance of the business through data analytics and business partnering. The function supports and steers the business to achieve financial targets through cost center analysis, business analysis and performance management. We are a business partner providing support, guidance and clarity to all internal functions.

We support them in optimizing their contribution to the company’s success. This requires a detailed understanding of business, the creation and monitoring of adequate and effective processes, accurate and timely reporting as well as in-depth analysis combined with competent and professional business partnering.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assist with the generation of monthly financial statements and assist with the explanation and analysis of the business results inclusive of KPI’s to provide insights and transparency to the senior leadership team.

Support the FP&A team in ensuring the results explanations storytelling is accurate and that the forecast reflects latest business risks and opportunities

Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasting process including P&L, Balance sheet and Cash flow, consolidating the information of 11 operating entities within a multiple currency environment.

Provide guidance, clear assumptions and methodology to all business partners to support them in the development of the forecasts ensuring that the plans are aligned with the strategy.

Influence the business partners to deliver opex and capex plans that are aligned with the strategy by analyzing and challenging their projections to promote constant focus on efficiency, cost savings and help identify opportunities.

Support in the planning of pricing, discounts and costing by ensuring margins are accurately captured in the monthly forecasting process.

Utilize BI tools to drive business analytics & business plan thinking throughout the organization to stimulate growth and improve financial performance.

Ensure of data quality and system alignment throughout FP&A digitization and technological advancements to help drive fact-based decision making.

Support the Manager of FP&A with strategic initiatives as they arise.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance. CPA/CFA title (or in progress)

Minimum of 1 to 3 years in a business analysis type role.

Experience in the manufacturing industry an asset

Very good analytical skills, managing large volume of data from different sources.

Very good understanding of Financial Statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

Excellent understanding of financial reporting…