Manager - Financial Planning Analysis

Join Our Team at Foliot Furniture!

At Foliot Furniture, we’re more than just a leading manufacturer—we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and hard workers. We are an international company with 3 locations (Saint-Jérôme, Las Vegas and Mirabel). Known for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and sustainability, we take pride in designing and building exceptional furniture while fostering a workplace where employees thrive.

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager – Financial Planning and Analysis to lead our financial planning and commercial business partnering activities. Reporting to the Senior Director, FP&A and Business Partnering, the incumbent leads a team of analysts and turns financial and commercial data into analysis, recommendations and decisions that improve the company's profitability.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the budgeting, financial forecasting and long-term planning processes, and bring discipline to their monthly phasing: reliable numbers, defensible assumptions and explained variances;
• Lead, develop and engage the FP&A analyst team, raising the standard of analysis and the team's presence with the business;
• Act as a business partner to Sales and Business Development: assess the profitability of customers, products, markets and projects, and challenge the assumptions behind commercial decisions;
• Protect margin: analyze margins by product, customer, market and project, flag drift early and propose corrective action plans;
• Oversee comparative analyses of selling prices, recommend pricing strategies tailored to different markets, and ensure quotes comply with price lists and discount controls;
• Prepare, analyze and present financial dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs) and monthly results for senior management;
• Analyze changes in market share, industry trends and competitive positioning to support strategic decisions;
• Build the scenarios, financial analyses and business cases that support investment, contract and growth decisions;
• Coordinate with the operations finance partner to measure the impact of manufacturing costs on commercial margins;
• Ensure the integrity of financial and pricing data in the SAP system;
• Identify, recommend and implement improvements to processes, financial tools and analytical models, and contribute to financial systems improvement projects;
• Present financial analyses and recommendations to senior management and support decision-making processes.

What You Bring

• Strong ability to influence managers and act as a business partner;
• Ability to understand what drives the results, ask the right questions and challenge constructively;
• Excellent communication, presentation, and financial literacy skills;
• Inspiring leadership and the ability to develop a team's skills;
• Strategic thinking, a sense of priorities, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Diligence, independence, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement;
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to turn data into concrete recommendations that improve business performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field;

7 to 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), finance, or a similar role;

2+ years of experience supervising analysts or professionals;

CPA designation, a significant asset;

Experience in a manufacturing environment, a significant asset;

Experience in commercial finance or partnering with sales teams, a significant asset;

Good knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP, and of analytics tools (Power BI, SAC);

Excellent understanding of financial statements, management accounting, and performance metrics;

Strong skills in financial modeling, budgeting, and financial forecasting;

Bilingualism (French and English, both spoken and written), to support our Canadian and U.S. markets.

Why Join Foliot?

Be part of something bigger: a human, committed, and innovative team where every person matters and contributes to real, meaningful projects—all in a modern, stimulating, and collaborative environment. Here, we take care of our people and encourage everyone to grow at their own pace.

Some of the benefits we offer

• Comprehensive group insurance and competitive compensation
• 24/7 telemedicine and an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Retirement savings plan (RRSP) with employer contributions (DPSP)
• On-site bistro with freshly prepared meals, varied menus, and healthy options
• Fitness room conveniently located on-site
• Charging stations available for electric vehicles
• A vibrant social life and numerous company events
• A company culture that promotes well-being, inclusion, and professional development
• Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of the Foliot Furniture team!