New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI 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 business to drive profitability and the attainment of financial targets. This role will lead the preparation of annual budgets and oversee associated processes including forecasting, financial reporting, and performance monitoring. The Director will collaborate with multiple business stakeholders to enhance financial literacy, promote strategic financial awareness, and ensure the maintenance of effective financial 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 business leadership 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, other reporting requirements with various agencies as necessary
- Other ad hoc reports, analysis and investigations as required
- Coordinate financial matters with other Business Units within the NFI Group
- Coordinate with NFI Group Finance on policy matters and reporting timelines
Requirements
- CPA designation
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Over 5 years' experience in an accounting or financial role
- Previous experience using Oracle will be considered an assets
- Proficiency in MS Suite including advanced skills in MS Excel
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication capabilities
- Effective leadership with a strategic and results-driven mindset
Benefits
OUR WHY:We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.
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Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today's urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.
