Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

What We do:

Kognitiv empowers global brands to redefine loyalty through advanced data activation and multi-enterprise collaboration.

Founded in 2008, Kognitiv is challenging brands to redefine how they engage with their customers and deliver meaningful experiences that earn their lifetime loyalty. In June 2020, Kognitiv and Aimia’s Loyalty Solutions came together to create a data and technology-led business, employing people across 20 countries worldwide. With 200+ clients and partners in more than 50 markets globally, Kognitiv is removing the complexity of cultivating loyalty, data, and partnerships, so brands can deliver enhanced value, personalization, and experiences to today’s consumers, right where they are.

We always welcome international candidates to apply providing they are eligible to work and live in Canada.

About the opportunity:

Manager, FP&A will be a key financial partner to the VP, Corporate Planning & Analysis. Manager will also play an important role supporting the commercial leadership team on financial planning, performance management and decision support.

This role requires a natural curiosity and desire to learn complemented by a deep understanding of the numbers and an ability to communicate clearly. The successful candidate will be versatile, highly motivated, with a positive attitude and a strong desire to contribute to the success of the team and the overall business.

Areas of key responsibilities:

Business Partnership & Decision Support:

• Prepare commercial models and undertake cost-benefit analysis for new business opportunities.
• Partner with commercial leaders to analyze financial and operational performance.
• Establish and maintain close partnerships and collaborative relationships with finance and operations.

Management Reporting & Analysis:

• Perform in-depth financial analysis to enhance understanding of product and customer profitability.
• Support the preparation of the company’s monthly Management Report including variance analysis.
• Assist with preparation of presentation materials for the Executive team, Board and other key stakeholders.

Financial Planning:

• Prepare commercial models and undertake cost-benefit analysis for new business opportunities.
• Partner with commercial leaders to analyze financial and operational performance.
• Establish and maintain close partnerships and collaborative relationships with finance and operations.
• Support long-range strategic planning including the development and maintenance of financial models.
• Manage the budget and forecast calendar, coordinating the schedule with key stakeholders, including various business functional leads.
• Play leadership role on the budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with the commercial leadership team.

Background and Experience:

• Previous SaaS experience an asset.
• Minimum 6 years experience in FP&A or other relevant commercial finance roles.
• Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA or CMA required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of financial management and accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong financial analysis skills with the ability to translate complex data to simple insights.
• Strategic thinker and decision maker.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage through change.

We are a passionate, innovative organization with team members globally and we are looking for exceptional people to come and join us. This is an exciting opportunity to work for an international business, in a high energy environment with a collaborative, smart and passionate team. If you like the sound of us and the role: get in touch!

Here at Kognitiv, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it! Greater diversity means greater variation in ways of thinking, perspectives, and approach. And we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and our clients. Kognitiv are committed to creating an inclusive environment and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, fit and business need.