Finance Manager, Digital Technology

Position Title: Finance Manager, Digital Technology
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 42000
We know the importance that food plays in people's lives - the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people's lives through great tasting food, in a way that reflects our values.
Reporting to the Director of Technology Finance, the Financial Manager will perform a variety of financial activities for the Technology Function including: decision analysis, project cost accounting, financial planning & analysis, financial operations, and continuous process improvement.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Decision Analysis of key strategic technology investments:

• Build financial models to support Digital Technology investment decisions and Sustainable Cost Advantage program (SCA).
• Develop and deploy the cost/benefit analysis (CBA) template and business case template.
• Communicate/train technology & business users on how to complete the template.
• Provide financial input for CBA and business cases (such as cost driver analysis).
• Create financial models and benefits realization templates to track initiative benefits.
• Track/report value realization, return on investment cost savings/avoidance (SCA).

Project Cost Accounting & Reporting of key strategic technology initiatives:

• Collaborate with portfolio managers and project managers/sponsors to develop comprehensive project plans, budgets, and forecasts that maintain a high degree of forecast accuracy on a rolling, quarterly and annual basis.
• Manage and review all third-party contracts in partnership with Vendor Management and delivery teams to ensure third parties meet their project objectives.
• Ensure all POs and invoices are raised/booked to the right project cost/WBS and that vendors provide full transparency to ensure all costs are understood and accurately tracked/reported.
• Perform detailed analysis of project costs, including internal and external labour, hardware, software, travel, and other costs to identify trends, anomalies, opportunities, and risks.
• Generate and present detailed financial reports to senior management and project stakeholders, highlighting cost performance and variance analysis (discrepancies between budget/forecast and actuals) and recommend corrective actions.
• Calculate internal labour cost allocations for each project based on the allocation methodology to ensure all project costs are included in the cost of the project.
• Ensure all financial activities comply with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements and maintain required documentation of all financial transactions related to projects, ensuring transparency and audit readiness.
• Identify financial risks associated with projects and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Coach portfolio managers, project managers/sponsors and all of Digital Technology staff on project cost accounting practices.

Financial Planning & Analysis for Digital Technology:

• Lead the preparation, consolidation, and management of annual budgets and long-term financial plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and ensure financial plans align with business objectives.
• Develop and update rolling forecasts based on strategic priority and program pacing.
• Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actual financial results to budgets and forecasts; identify root causes of variances and communicate findings to leadership.
• Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess potential risks and opportunities under different assumptions.
• Prepare and present regular management reports, dashboards, and executive summaries highlighting financial performance.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business results and drive accountability.
• Analyze cost structures, identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements, and support implementation of cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on financial analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Financial Operations for Digital Technology:

• Review accounting transactions for accuracy and completeness of the information and take corrective action to resolve issues.
• Review contracts, POs and Invoices for accuracy and completeness of the information and take corrective action to resolve issues.
• Forecast and track prepaid spending and maintain amortization schedules.
• Prepare and analyze monthly/quarterly financials for both expenses and capital.
• Leverage technology and financial systems to streamline financial operations.

Continuous Process Improvements within Technology Finance and Digital Technology:

• Review processes from end-to-end to identify and address inefficiencies.
• Analyze current processes and compare against industry best practices.
• Recommend process improvements with justification.
• Implement changes (including training & post implementation support).
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and drive the realization of those initiatives.

KEY QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting certification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in FP&A/Financial Operations or a similar role.
• Experience in Technology Finance is required.
• Experience in project cost accounting and decision analysis is required.
• Business minded with solid financial, analytical, and business problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite of tools is necessary and exposure to SAP is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a requirement.
• Ability to adapt easily to change and operate in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and strong analytical ability required.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to function effectively under time constraints and multitask based on business need.

Compensation Package : $102,700.00 - $137,000.00 . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Job Family: Finance
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)