New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader with various locations in North America. Offering the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE™ brands. It also offers infrastructure development through New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director, Financial Planning and Analysis is a key business partner to the Motor Coach Industries and New Flyer Businesses to drive profitability and the attainment of financial targets. This position is responsible for assisting the organizations to monitor and achieve annual operating plans and management of critical cash functions. This position will prepare the annual budgets and oversee the related forecasting, reporting, and monitoring processes. The Director, Financial Planning and Analysis will work with multiple stakeholders' business to promote financial knowledge, awareness and maintain effective controls.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Oversee the cash invoicing and collection processes, including weekly cash forecasts.
- Direct the preparation of the annual budget and AOP.
- Prepare monthly forecasts of financial results.
- Prepare monthly reporting packages, including reporting within the business and to NFI Group.
- Provide relevant analysis and insight into overhead, SG&A, and production costs. Identify and implement cost-savings initiatives.
- Provide relevant reporting, insight and analysis over company labour including efficiency reporting, rate analysis and bargaining support.
- Oversee capital budgeting process and assist in multi-year cost forecast and development.
- Provide operational and financial support to the North American Bus and Coach (NABC) management teams. Respond to information requests in a timely manner.
- Assist with operational decision making and the assessment of strategic initiatives. Evaluate financial proposals associated with Capital investments.
- Maintain and manage financial controls in accordance with NFI's ICFR program.
- Assist with internal and external audits.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- An accounting designation is required for this position (CPA).
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of driving financial performance and delivering results in fast-paced environments.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to provide insights into complex financial data.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible practices.
- Knowledge of IFRS, Oracle, and ICFR considered an asset.
Up to 10% of travel is required for this position.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
- Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
- A continuous learning environment.
- Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
- NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
- Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
- Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.
OUR WHY:
We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.
NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.