Job Description

As DAC Group\xe2\x80\x99s Financial Planning Manager you will provide financial expertise and apply your business acumen to support both long and short-term strategic planning for the company. The successful candidate will execute core planning processes related to all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, planning, reporting and analysis. If you have a passion for planning and reporting, and have experience working in a multi-location environment (DAC Group operates office throughout North America and Europe) then we would like to get to know you!

Position Accountabilities:

Financial Planning and Reporting

• Assist in the development of short and long-term strategic plans for the companies.
• Work with departments, units, and branch offices in the development of the annual budgets and reforecasts.
• Assist in building the story around variances to plan and in the creation of action plans to overcome any budget/reforecast shortfalls.
• Identify potential opportunities and make recommendations to drive improved revenue or gross margin, and to identify cost savings and / or incremental value that can optimize DAC\xe2\x80\x99s financial position.
• Prepare management and executive reports to support and control income and expenses against DAC\xe2\x80\x99s short and long-term financial plans.

Cash Management

• Prepare cash flow and monitor liquidity position of pertinent DAC Group companies to ensure the leadership team has appropriate visibility to short and long-term cash flows.
• Support and recommend how to invest excess funds to minimize cash holdings and maximize interest income.
• Liaises with credit department and assist in ensuring customer and vendor terms are being maintained; Identify opportunities for improving methods of collection.

Accounting/Finance Administration

• Initiate and provide guidance for management decisions including ad hoc analysis for both the Operations as well as the Finance leadership groups.
• Monitor to ensure that transactions adhere to Finance policies and procedures, and conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and to DAC Group\xe2\x80\x99s internal control standards.
• Review all client contracts and rebate agreements for completeness and appropriate authorization.
• Make recommendations for opportunities to improve efficiencies at DAC Group.
• Review monthly AR Provision with the Treasury Manager.

Financial Analysis

• Investigate and conduct appropriate variance analyses on all areas based on deviations of actual results vs. budget/reforecast.
• Conduct client profitability studies for existing client base.
• Conduct profitability and scenario analyses for new business opportunities and / or new clients.

Position Requirements:

• A passion for helping to drive an already-successful and growing company forward and the determination to see plans through to fruition
• A minimum of three (3) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in Finance business partnership and / or financial planning, forecasting, and analysis
• University degree with a Major in Business, Finance, or Accounting
• A Professional Accounting Designation (e.g. CGA, CMA, CA) is an asset
• Superior analytical abilities and organizational skills
• Strategic approach to planning
• High integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain relationships with external and internal clients
• Excellent communication abilities \xe2\x80\x93 verbal and written
• Knowledge of Excel\xe2\x80\x99s advanced functions (will be tested as part of the recruitment process)

What DAC Offers

• Motivating work environment committed to client delight and team comradery
• Top tier client roster \xe2\x80\x93 you\xe2\x80\x99ll work with some of North America\xe2\x80\x99s industry-leading brands to drive influence and deliver superior consumer experience
• Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
• A network of can-do enthusiasts
• Values in action: Enthusiasm, execution, curiosity, and courage
• Professional and personal growth opportunities that support career growth and prosperity

Other Awesome Perks

• Free Parking
• Free Gym in Building
• Free breakfast and snacks every day. Never leave the office hungry again!
• Casual dress every day of the week
• Profit sharing
• Public transit access (3 min walk to Leslie Subway Station)
• Office location surrounded by green space
• Professional development allowance
• An active social committee

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