Resume Objective
Results-oriented Finance Manager with 8 years of progressive finance experience, including 3 years leading FP&A functions for a publicly listed Canadian technology company. Seeking a Finance Manager or Director role where I can translate financial insights into actionable strategy and partner with business leaders to accelerate growth.
Key Skills to Highlight
- Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
- Business partnering and stakeholder management
- Annual budgeting and rolling forecasts
- Management reporting and KPI dashboards
- Corporate finance and capital allocation
- IFRS financial reporting
- Team leadership and development
- Advanced Excel and Power BI
Sample Work Experience Bullets
- Led the FP&A function for a $300M revenue business unit, owning annual budget, quarterly forecasting, and monthly reporting cycles.
- Built and maintained a driver-based financial model that improved forecast accuracy from ±12% to ±4%.
- Partnered with Sales, Marketing, and Operations leadership to provide decision-ready financial analysis on strategic initiatives.
- Prepared monthly MD&A commentary and board reporting packages, presenting financial results to the CFO and executive team.
- Managed a team of 3 financial analysts, setting objectives, reviewing work, and supporting career development.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Finance or Accounting from a recognised Canadian university.
Relevant Certifications
- CPA designation (CPA Canada)
- CFA Level I (CFA Institute)
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