Are you a data driven Manager, Corporate Reporting and Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) with an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics or Business Administration? Ideally you would also have a CPA, MBA or CFA! Are you passionate about providing accurate financial reporting results to your client group? Are you looking to be a part of a growing team and company?

The Universal Group has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Corporate Reporting and Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Manager partners with the Finance group and internal clients to drive forward our purpose of providing Peace of Mind to our clients and our employees. We deliver on our purpose through our core values of being passionate, driven, and authentic.

The Company

The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic signage & equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour, and occupational health and safety. The Universal Group operates across British Columbia with operations in the Okanagan, Vancouver Island, and the Lower Mainland; and as of late 2021 we have operations in Ontario and Quebec. More recently, in the Winter of 2022, The Universal Group expanded its operations into the US through a strategic acquisition in Washington state.

With a growing employee base and through a number of strategic acquisitions, The Universal Group is expanding both nationally and internationally making us the prominent player within the traffic control industry. As an employee of the Universal Group, we promise to provide that same peace of mind to you, as you contribute to our mission, demonstrate our core values and deliver best-in-class services.

Who You Are

Fueled by your passion and drive to achieve success, you bring a collaborative and consultative approach, and a keen ability to connect people, data and performance to drive the business forward.

You have a keen analytical mind and are able to take complex problems and present a written and verbal solution in an easy to understand manner. You will prepare business cases and other materials for senior management and the executive team.

The Role

The Manager, will provide financial planning, analysis and reporting, including cash forecasting, for the organization ensuring data integrity, accuracy and completeness of all business and financial reports. This role will require a detailed understanding of the revenue and cost drivers and other key metrics of the business to ensure meaningful support of operations. The Senior Manager will also be instrumental in taking a lead role on many elements in the analysis, execution, due diligence, and integration of acquisition opportunities as well as helping with corporate strategy. The Senior Manager will be a key support and financial link between operations, accounting, corporate development and the shareholders.

Duties outlined below.

What you will do:

Corporate Reporting

Prepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated internal financial reporting packages with data from the Regional Controllers
Implementing and maintaining processes and procedures documentation associated with new financial reporting package
Lead the completion of the Company’s weekly and monthly metrics reporting, highlighting key areas for management attention
Complete the quarterly and annual financial covenant ratios pursuant to the Company’s bank credit facility and other debt documentation
Work with VP Finance and Regional Controllers on technical accounting memos, including acquisition related accounting
Manage and mentor one analyst
Manage various analyses requested by senior leadership team members

Financial Planning and Analysis (Budgeting and Forecasting)

Execute all of the modeling and other related duties of the Company’s long-range financial planning model, which includes a detailed understanding of revenue and costs
Support the preparation and complete the financial modeling of the Company’s annual 3-year strategic plan update
Execute the preparation of the Company’s annual consolidated budget process and outputs;
Execute the Company’s re-forecasting process by providing financial analysis and preparation of related management and Board reports
Monitor, assess and update forecasts for the Company’s financial covenant ratios pursuant to the Company’s bank credit facility and other debt documentation
Lead the completion of the Company’s weekly and monthly metrics reporting

Perks & Benefits

A large, growing company with room for promotion
Extended healthcare benefits available after probation
An RRSP matching plan
Competitive compensation package
Hybrid office: regular work-from-home day
Free coffee in office
Parking on-site, steps from the Carvolth bus transfer station
Gym on site

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics or Business Administration and supplemented with a CPA, MBA, CFA
3+ years of related work experience in a similar role either industry or public practice (Big 4 experience in either Transaction Services/Infrastructure and Project Finance/Valuations, Modelling considered an asset) or investment banking/private equity
Demonstrated progression through an accounting, valuation or finance area (either in public practice, investment banking/private equity or industry) with strong analytical ability and understanding of key financial drivers of businesses
An in-depth understanding of various financial analysis tools, methods and technologies to support decision making processes
Direct experience preparing financial plans, budgets and forecasts with related variance analysis
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Advanced excel modeling skills and experience

Why Universal Group?

The Universal Group is rapidly growing as we are expanding our business across other Canadian provinces, this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our growth. Our company is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and you will be able to own your role. As an integral part of the Finance Team at The Universal Group, you will receive a competitive base salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for further education and development.

The Universal Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

If you are this Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis and Corporate Development Professional: apply today, we can’t wait to hear from you. Come grow with us!

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