Job Description

Who we are:

Design Build Solutions Limited

, has been specializing in building lifestyle apartments for seniors, all-inclusive living, assisted living, memory care, and long-term care residences for over 25 years. We are a leader in creating aging in place communities for active older adults and have made our mark in Nova Scotia, Ontario, and New Brunswick. With strong industry partnerships and two affiliated manufacturing facilities producing pre-fabricated wall panels and custom millwork packages, our group controls the entire construction process from concept to completion.

As our name suggests, we focus on design-build, and, more specifically, we design while we are building. This unique approach to construction provides unlimited opportunities to experience, in real time, how design, project management, and operations teams can successfully work together to deliver a fully constructed building to the client that exceeds high standards of quality and safety. Our goal is to keep the experience of the resident in mind from conceptual design to facility opening, and this requires exceptional coordination, communication, and planning to ensure we've got it just right.

About the role:

Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, the Manager of FP&A is responsible for helping to drive the financial performance of our construction and manufacturing businesses. The successful candidate will enjoy being the hub between construction, production, estimating, procurement, and accounting teams as it relates to financial reporting. Blending financial acumen with deep understanding of construction life cycles and outcomes, the key focus of this role is to analyze project and production data to identify risks and opportunities to achieving budget and schedules.

If you are a curious and persistent individual able to balance data analysis and reporting with the real-life experience of those in construction and manufacturing facilities, and you have a proven ability to simplify data for easy understanding by others, we invite you to apply. Join our team and be a key player in our continued success. Only applicants with strong financial analytics and FP&A experience will considered for this role.

What you will do:

Present project and production status reports to the leadership team including key insights of where we are performing against budget and schedule. Devise financial models, reports, and supporting business cases to provide the critical information needed for operations teams to make business planning decisions with confidence. Coach, mentor, and hold operations teams accountable for completing timely status updates and forecasting activities.
Manage project financial setup in our ERP (SAGE) and oversee internal project financial controls, helping to establish and ensure alignment with work breakdown structures and cost codes.

Regularly gather, verify, analyze, and interpret information from all departments keeping a focused eye on identifying and reporting anticipated risks. Understanding our business model, use curiosity and innovative thinking to participate in solutions-focused discussions of how to mitigate financial risks to the business. Working closely with cross-functional teams, achieve the shared vision of handing over a finished building to our client that exceeds expectations. Lead the annual operating budget process in collaboration with the leadership team. Participate in the development of project and manufacturing facility proformas. Support pre-construction and estimating teams in project budgeting activities as required.

Your experience & abilities

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Project Management Professional (PMP) with targeted training and experience in the area of financial planning & analysis or management accounting. Strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, and construction cycle sequencing, best practices, and expected outcomes. Strong financial data analytics experience and ability in the construction and/or manufacturing industries. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficient in financial, project management and manufacturing softwares, including the Microsoft Office Suite, SAGE, AutoDesk, Microvellum, etc.

What we offer:

In addition to exciting, progressive, and meaningful work, we can guarantee the following:

Competitive compensation Extended benefits program Employer matched retirement savings options Employee and Family Assistance Program Employee recognition program Employee perks discount program Training and development programs Opportunities for career growth Opportunities to be part of sector innovation Unlimited storytelling and friendships
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person