Finance Planning and Analysis Manager - Systems at Jobgether – Canada Creek, Nova Scotia

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Finance Planning and Analysis Manager – Systems in Canada.

This role sits at the intersection of finance, systems, and strategic planning, offering the opportunity to shape how financial data is structured, modeled, and used across the organization. You will play a key role in transforming and modernizing enterprise planning capabilities by leading a major financial systems migration and building scalable, high-impact models that support global decision-making. Working closely with Finance, Accounting, and Business Systems teams, you will translate complex business needs into robust planning solutions that improve accuracy, automation, and efficiency. The environment is highly collaborative and data-driven, with strong exposure to senior stakeholders and enterprise-wide financial planning processes. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in systems ownership and enjoys combining financial expertise with technical problem-solving. You will directly influence how financial planning is executed at scale across a global organization.

You will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise financial planning systems, ensuring robust architecture, data integrity, and efficient planning processes. Your work will focus on enabling scalable forecasting, automation, and system optimization across core financial models.

• Lead the end-to-end migration of financial planning models from Anaplan to Pigment, ensuring accuracy, structure, and scalability
• Architect, build, and maintain complex financial models including P&L, workforce planning, and operational drivers
• Serve as the primary system administrator for the planning platform, managing integrations, permissions, and governance
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Business Systems teams to translate requirements into scalable system solutions
• Oversee data flows between ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and planning tools, ensuring consistency and reliability
• Identify and eliminate manual processes by implementing automation and improving planning cycle efficiency
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles, including forecasting and budgeting processes
• Troubleshoot system issues, optimize model performance, and maintain documentation and best practices
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems architecture and planning workflows
• Ensure data integrity, compliance, and alignment across financial planning systems and reporting outputs

The ideal candidate combines strong FP&A experience with deep expertise in financial systems and enterprise planning platforms. You are technically strong, highly analytical, and comfortable owning complex system environments.

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, Finance Operations, or Strategic Finance roles
• At least 2+ years of experience in financial systems administration or EPM platform ownership
• Proven experience building and maintaining complex multi-dimensional financial models
• Hands-on experience with EPM platforms (Pigment, Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar)
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting EPM system migrations
• Strong understanding of data integration between ERP systems and planning tools (e.g., NetSuite)
• Solid financial modeling, forecasting, and planning expertise
• Strong technical and analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable system and model design
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across Finance, Accounting, and Systems teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and market benchmarks
• Bonus eligibility as part of total compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• RRSP matching program
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Flexible hybrid/remote working arrangements with occasional in-person collaboration
• Exposure to high-impact enterprise finance transformation initiatives
• Strong learning, development, and career growth opportunities