Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.
Location: Alberta - Calgary/Edmonton preferred; 50% travel to Fort McMurray required.
The Senior Manager, Finance is responsible for full financial oversight of ESS Canada’s largest remote-site account (CNRL). This role leads financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis, while acting as a strategic business partner to operations.
The role is accountable for driving profitability, managing financial risk, supporting contract performance, and delivering actionable insights that enable informed decision-making at both operational and executive levels.
Now, if you were to come on board as our Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis we’d ask you to do the following for us:
- Financial Planning & Reporting
- Lead month-end close, forecasting, and annual budgeting processes
- Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and variance analysis (revenue, costs, rebates)
- Own weekly financial flash reporting and ensure alignment with operational inputs
- Business Partnering
- Partner closely with RVP, RDOs, and site leadership to drive financial and operational performance
- Support labour planning and margin improvement initiatives
- Translate operational activities into financial insights and recommendations
- Analytics & Performance Insights
- Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses
- Identify opportunities to grow revenue and optimize costs
- Provide data-driven insights to influence senior leadership decisions
- Contract & Performance Management
- Co-own delivery of contract KPIs and SLAs for the CNRL account
- Ensure financial and operational activities align with contractual commitments
- Identify and escalate financial or operational risks proactively
- Cost Optimization & Controls
- Analyze purchasing, inventory, and cost structures to improve efficiency and reduce COGS
- Develop recommendations to optimize labour and overhead spend
- Support disciplined cost management and budget adherence
- Project Leadership
- Lead and support cross-functional finance and operational projects
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, analytics, and processes
- Retail Oversight
- Ensure pricing accuracy across multiple retail outlets and SKUs
- Monitor retail financial performance and identify improvement opportunities
Think you have what it takes to be our Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:
- CPA (or equivalent) – Required
- MBA or CFA – Preferred
- 8–10 years of experience in Corporate Finance, FP&A, or Commercial Finance
- Experience in food services, hospitality, or similar industries is an asset
- Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting, and BI tools
- Ability to leverage data and AI tools to enhance analysis and efficiency
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Strong financial and commercial acumen
Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Influencing and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate in complex, multi-site environments
Executive communication and presentation capability
Continuous improvement mindset
