We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Finance Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Project Manager
Job ID: 26-081
Resume Due Date: Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 (5:00PM EST)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Duration: 24 Months
Hours of work: 40 hours
Location: Oshawa CHQ (Hybrid – 2 days remote)
Job Overview
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering the deployment of a Business Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting platform within the organization. This role ensures that the implementation aligns with business objectives, is delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, IT, and business units, to lead the end-to-end implementation process and optimize the business solution to meet organizational needs.
Key Responsibilities Project Leadership:
- With over 10 years of experience in IT project management and a strong understanding of planning and budgeting leading solutions like Workday Adaptive or Anaplan with integration to SAP.
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of projects, including requirements gathering, design, execution, and deployment.
- Ensure alignment of project objectives with organizational goals and financial planning strategies.
- Lead cross-functional teams across finance, IT, and external vendors to execute implementations.
Financial Process Optimization:
- Oversee the deployment of the business solution to streamline planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation processes.
- Collaborate with finance stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
- Ensure solutions enable accurate, real-time financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Partner with finance leaders and key stakeholders to define project objectives, success criteria, and KPIs.
- Provide regular project updates and actionable insights to executive leadership and stakeholders.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions to drive adoption and maximize the value of implemented solutions. Risk Management & Quality Assurance:
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies to ensure successful delivery.
- Oversee testing phases to ensure business solution meet business requirements and maintain high data integrity. Reporting and Documentation
- Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project charters, requirements, and training materials.
- Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and measure project success.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on Anaplan, Adaptive or similar financial planning and forecasting tools with integration to SAP.
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Demonstrated success in implementing financial systems within complex organizational environments.
- Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, or related industries
- Finance Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial processes and best practices, including FP&A, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements.
IT Project Management:
- Proven ability to deliver large-scale IT projects on time and within budget in a global environment.
- Change Leadership: Expertise in driving organizational change management, user training, and adoption strategies for financial tools.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with finance leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Analytical Thinking: Proficiency in leveraging analytics and data to drive financial insights and improve decision-making.
- Methodologies: Experience with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. They are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports their long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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