Head of Corporate FP&A in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Corporate FP&A based in Canada.
This is a senior finance leadership role responsible for shaping company-wide planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making in a high-growth technology environment. You will lead long-range, annual, and quarterly planning while partnering closely with executives across the business. The role combines financial rigor with strategic influence, helping leadership allocate resources against the highest-priority opportunities. You will build and develop a high-performing finance team and establish scalable processes for forecasting, reporting, and performance management. Your analysis will directly inform investments, business strategy, and financial outcomes. You will also have exposure to M&A, capital markets, investor relations, and Board-level discussions. The environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and suited to leaders who thrive on ownership, ambiguity, and meaningful impact.
- Lead long-range, annual, and quarterly financial planning cycles in close partnership with executive leadership, ensuring resources are aligned with strategic priorities.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Strategic Finance team that serves as a trusted thought partner to senior stakeholders across the organization.
- Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models supporting corporate strategy, scenario planning, investment decisions, and business performance.
- Establish and continuously improve forecasting, reporting, budgeting, and financial management processes and systems as the organization scales.
- Define, monitor, and analyze key business and financial metrics, translating complex data into actionable insights for executive decision-making.
- Partner across functions, including Product, Sales, and G&A, to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and improve financial outcomes.
- Support major strategic initiatives, including M&A, capital markets activities, investor relations, and Board-level financial discussions.
- Promote a culture of high ownership, analytical rigor, clear communication, and continuous improvement across the finance function.
- 8–10+ years of relevant experience across investment banking, private equity, consulting, venture capital, or strategic finance within a high-growth technology company.
- At least 2+ years of people leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to hire, manage, mentor, and develop high-performing finance teams.
- Strong track record of building or scaling finance functions in fast-growing technology or startup environments.
- Expert-level financial modeling capabilities and a strong understanding of GAAP financial statements and corporate finance principles.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex financial information into clear strategic recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership and investors through data-driven insights and compelling financial narratives.
- Excellent executive communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred; an MBA is a plus.
- Comfort operating in a high-velocity, ambiguous environment where priorities can evolve quickly and decisions require sound judgment.
- Strong AI fluency and a willingness to use AI tools to accelerate workflows, structure complex problems, improve output quality, and increase overall leverage.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience, skills, and market conditions.
- Opportunity to lead and shape a strategic finance function within a rapidly growing technology business.
- High level of ownership and direct exposure to executive leadership, strategic planning, investors, and Board-level priorities.
- Remote-first, distributed working environment with access to hubs across North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Mission-driven work at the intersection of AI, national security, financial intelligence, and efforts to combat financial crime.
- Collaborative culture emphasizing impact, craftsmanship, adaptability, and continuous learning.
- Opportunity to work alongside ambitious, highly skilled professionals on complex and meaningful problems.
- An environment that encourages experimentation, rapid execution, creative problem-solving, and meaningful professional growth.