Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (12-month contract)

About the role

Champion Petfoods is expanding and seeking a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis for a 12‑month contract. The company, creator of the ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands, has earned pet‑lover trust for over 35 years and is committed to safety, quality, and community partnership. The role is based either at the Edmonton (AB), Nashville (TN), or Louisville (CO) corporate office, follows a hybrid schedule with three days in‑person per week, and reports to the VP, Financial Planning & Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate corporate reporting and KPI monitoring; report and analyze financial statements, sales volume, revenue, COGS, ingredient/packaging/manufacturing costs, SG&A expenses.
• Lead the monthly business review process, delivering financial performance to the executive team and parent company.
• Prepare monthly financial and operational KPI reports and management report packages for key stakeholders.
• Partner with accounting to enhance ERP data capture and enable additional FP&A reporting.
• Act as the key financial resource between IT and financial reporting users; identify reporting needs and facilitate report development with IT.
• Provide ad‑hoc management analysis and recommendations (what‑if analysis, scenario planning, business case review, etc.).
• Coordinate with global regions to manage regional reporting and KPI review.
• Support the VP, FP&A in building the detailed annual budget and long‑term financial strategic growth plan.
• Manage financial planning software for budget building and corporate analysis; serve as the corporate expert for software‑related questions.
• Support Director FPA/Treasury as the primary FP&A contact for corporate parent enquiries; ensure presentations align with parent guidelines.
• Assist in corporate risk and opportunity assessment and manage impacts on financial performance.
• Drive SG&A cost savings: own SG&A reporting, develop cost‑saving initiatives, benchmarking, and stakeholder meetings to identify opportunities.
• Mentor, develop, and manage junior staff as required; perform other assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Post‑secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in a finance role.
• Minimum two years’ experience within the consumer‑packaged goods industry preferred.
• Very strong financial writing skills; ability to tell the story behind the numbers.
• Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to build internal and external relationships.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to facilitate and coordinate multiple deadlines, create cohesive teams, and respond quickly to management requests.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure, adjust plans to meet changing needs, and work extended days/weekends as necessary.
• Willing and able to work in a 12‑month contract role.

Benefits

• Safety: commitment to a safe, healthy, and respectful work environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs.
• Continuing education: in‑house & online learning & development, plus an education assistance program.
• Quality dedication to authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety.
• Free bag of premium pet food each month.

Pay

• United States: salary range USD $84,000 – $116,000, plus 401(k) with company matching and donation matching.
• Canada: salary range CAD $108,000 – $149,000, plus RRSP with company matching.

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement: three days in‑person per week at the Edmonton (AB), Nashville (TN), or Louisville (CO) office.