Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Dartmouth, NS

Reference # HL-7680

At Mara Renewables Corporation (Mara), they exist to re-engineer nature's pantry, reimagine human nutrition, and revitalize wellness and the environment. They believe there has never been a more critical need to evolve health ingredients for human nutrition and related industries using the power of science and nature to build a more sustainable and healthier world.

Mara's remarkable journey has transformed them from a research and development startup into a global leader within the algal omega-3 oil industry, encompassing pivotal sectors such as food, beverage, and infant nutrition. Their commitment to commercializing their unique patent-protected technologies, coupled with the expertise of their diverse and exceptionally talented team, has been the driving force behind their success.

We are pleased to be partnered with them to bring a Manager Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to their talented team. This is a hybrid role based out of their Dartmouth, NS office, with the opportunity to work from home 3 days a week. Reporting to the Director, Finance, in this role, the Manager, FP&A will work closely with finance, supply chain, and sales teams provide a number of accounting and finance related functions.

Key responsibilities in this role will be:

• Leading financial forecasting and budgeting.
• Reporting and analyzing budget vs. actual results at both company and regional levels.
• Providing detailed analysis of operating results, including variances in purchasing, production, and sales activities.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial and sustainability metrics using a data-driven approach.
• Preparing management reports and cash flow analysis for weekly senior leadership business reviews.
• Preparing quarterly board-level reporting.
• Supporting operations and capital projects, assisting with investment decisions and capital budgeting.

The ideal candidate will have:

• CPA with relevant experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Experience in building financial projections, capital budgeting models, and cash flow analysis.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and drive results to completion.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data and guide management decisions.
• High attention to detail and quality.
• Strong accountability and dependability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to create organized, fully documented financial analysis and models.
• Skilled in data analysis-sourcing, validating, and organizing data.
• Strong management reporting capabilities-concise, accurate, and insightful.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Professional communication skills, including the ability to create presentations that share findings and insights clearly.

At Mara they value diversity, equity, and inclusion. They strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Mara supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the link below:

https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17380871058750000008jyz

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Consultant, at [email protected] If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara Morey know.

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