VP, Financial Planning & Analysis

Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise. Through a portfolio of brands, we offer highly engineered solutions, technology and products to support infrastructure markets worldwide.

Shawflex is the market leader and a trusted brand in the Electrical Infrastructure industry with a wide variety of wire and cable solutions from common to custom. Our business model thrives on our strong channel relationships and entrepreneurial culture where we champion in providing unique engineered-to-order product offerings to our customers.
 

Hybrid Opporutunity based in Toronto, ON or Houston, TX

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the VP, Financial Planning and Analysis is accountable for the leadership and management of corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), coordination of stakeholder and debtholder reporting, business planning, financial modelling and finance special projects. Leads their team to achieve high quality reporting and analysis requirements while meeting deadlines. Coordination with divisions is key for this role while ensuring divisions maintain accountability for the division specific analaysis and planning.

DUTIES:
BUSINESS PLANNING AND FORECASTING
1. Lead the development and execution of the company's annual strategic financial plans, budget and corresponding subsequent analysis of actual results.
2. Lead and/or support monthly business reviews, forecast updates, financial analysis, KPI monitoring, and creation of actionable insights with leaders within the business and act as liaison to Chief Financial Officer.
3. Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of sophisticated financial forecasting models that accurately predict future performance. This includes ensuring the models incorporate relevant business drivers, economic factors, and scenario planning capabilities.
4. Manages the annual Corporate budget and 12-month rolling forecasts in collaboration with the department and functional heads.
METRICS:
•  On time preparation of SPBP
•  Actively participates in development of quarterly presentations, SPBP presentation, BOD presentations
•  On time delivery of monthly & quarterly forecast roll-ups to the Executive Leadership Team   

•  Accuracy of forecasting and planning"        

REPORTING
5. Leads and/or supports preparation of all stakeholder, lender and rating agency reporting and participate/lead in follow-up discussions as required alongside other teams in the Company (i.e. Treasury & Investor Relations teams).   
6. Update, design and implement a comprehensive suite of financial reports that provide actionable insights to senior management and stakeholders. This includes ensuring reports are aligned with strategic objectives and tailored to the specific needs of different audiences.
7. Streamline and automate the financial reporting process to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness. This involves evaluating existing systems, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing new technologies and tools. 
8. Effectively communicate financial performance and insights to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management, department heads, and investors. This includes providing training and support to ensure stakeholders understand financial reports and can use them to make informed decisions.
METRICS:
•  On time reporting of key metrics to the Executive Leadership team & other stakeholders.
•  Accuracy of financial reports
•  Efficiency improvements in financial reporting process
•  Feedback from users on quality of information"        

STRATEGIC ANALYSIS AND DECISION SUPPORT
9. Lead the development and evaluation of complex business cases for strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, capital investments, and new product launches. This involves conducting thorough financial modeling, risk assessments, and sensitivity analyses.
10. Drive in-depth profitability and performance analyses across various business segments, products, and customers. This includes identifying key drivers of profitability, analyzing trends, and recommending strategies to improve financial performance.
11. Provide expert financial modeling and decision support to senior management on a wide range of strategic issues. This includes conducting scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and financial forecasting to evaluate the potential impact of different decisions.
12. Lead the analysis of capital allocation decisions, ensuring that investments are aligned with strategic priorities and deliver optimal returns. This includes conducting ROI analysis, discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, and other financial evaluations.
METRICS:
•  Variances between Actual and Projected return on investment or net present value of major strategic initiatives
•  Accuracy of financial models and projections used to support strategic decisions
•  Timeliness and impact of financial analysis and decision support provided to senior management
•  Feedback from key stakeholders (e.g., senior management, department heads) with the quality and value of the financial analysis and decision support.
        
LIQUIDITY AND CASH MANAGEMENT
13. Leads the process for forecasting liquidity and cash flows of the organization, collaborating with relevant groups in the company.
14. Develop and Implement Robust Cash Flow Forecasting Models.
15. Analyze and interpret cash flow forecasts to identify potential liquidity risks and opportunities. This involves monitoring actual cash flow against forecasts, identifying variances, and providing insights to senior management.
16. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of cash flow information to senior management and external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal controls.
METRICS:
• Track trends and improvements in DSO and DPO.
•  Measure the company's ability to cover short-term obligations with available cash.
•  Track the reduction in interest expenses or borrowing costs due to improved cash flow management.
•  Measure the timeliness and accuracy of cash flow reports provided to management.
        
LEADERSHIP/HUMAN RELATIONS/ADMINISTRATION
17. Mentor and train Corporate Finance staff and improve bench strength.  Encourage ongoing employee development through educational upgrade and job improvement.
18. Acts as a key leader on the broader finance team, support any CFO special projects, that require collaboration within the organization and strategic thinking to drive towards well thought-out, solution-oriented outcomes.
19. Also act as a central resource to support cohesion and coordination amongst the entire finance team including accounting / reporting, tax, treasury and operational finance team members, in addition to being a resource to functional leaders across the company.
20. Conduct annual performance reviews of direct reports.
METRICS:
•  Improvement of staff qualification and turnover
•  Extent to which staff improve qualifications
•  Meet goals and objectives
•  Ability of staff to meet goals and objectives
•  Performance reviews completed by deadlines"        

HSE
21. Ensure compliance with corporate and legal health and safety requirements in Corporate Finance department.
METRICS:
•  Accident and injury free in the Finance area"

Magnitude of Job:
CAN $1.3B in Sales (2025)
$201M in Adjusted EBITDA (2025)
•  Planning, reporting and analysis for five business units spread across multiple countries and two business segments. Oversight and responsibility for Consolidation of reporting and forecasting.        

REQUIREMENTS:
•  Minimum 5 to 10 years of leadership experience in Finance at a senior level.
•  Minimum 5 years of financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting experience.
•  Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Commerce - must.
•  Masters degree - preferred.
•  CFA, CPA, CA - Preferred.
•  Experience using ERP systems, preferrably IFS.
•  Advanced computer literacy in MS Office; Excel and PowerPoint.
•  Strong understanding of the manufacturing process - preferred.
•  Proficiency across multiple financial systems and tools to efficiently and effectively facilitate reporting and analysis.
•  Advanced written and oral communication skills.
•  Strong interpersonal skills including being able to convey sensitive and complex issues to senior management.
•  Ability to mentor and motivate staff to meet departmental, divisional and corporate goals and objectives.
•  Strong analytical skills, ensuring data-informed decisions and defining key metrics where progress is made.
•  Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, mainly within North America.

WHAT MATTR OFFERS

•    At Mattr, safety comes first! We go the extra mile to ensure our employees are safe and healthy 
•    We understand times have changed and so have we. Mattr offers flexible work arrangements (where possible) to suit your needs 
•    Comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive salaries, annual incentives, medical benefits, retirement savings plans, paid vacation days, education assistance programs, corporate discounts and more!
•    Participation in service milestone awards and recognition opportunities 
•    Access to mental health support resources such as our Headversity mental health and wellness platform and free, confidential access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
•    Rewarding growth opportunities (may include global career and travel opportunities) supported by personalized training, development and mentoring programs
•    Commitment to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace environment  
•    We prioritize our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) values and offer a paid Impact Day, allowing employees an opportunity to support charitable organizations in their communities
•    Company events, social gatherings and team building activities that promote fun!
•    We’re working to create a better world. Join us!

Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise through brands offering engineered products, technology and solutions to support infrastructure projects & markets world-wide. Mattr brands: Shawflex, DSG-Canusa, Flexpipe, and Xerxes.

At Mattr, we have built a true team environment where all employees are empowered to contribute to the success of the company. We want you to join our team!