Senior Director, Budget & FP&A
Lead a high-impact budget transformation that modernizes financial planning, forecasting, and reporting across a large, complex organization. This strategic role offers the chance to shape and implement a refreshed budgeting framework that supports long-term goals and drives meaningful change at scale.
Who- The Company:
Our client is a globally recognized organization and a large employer in the Vancouver area. Known for their exceptional reputation and collaborative work culture, they are passionate about learning and challenge their employees to grow.
What- The Role:
The Senior Director, Budget & FP&A will lead a critical multi-year transformation to modernize budget methodology, frameworks, systems, and processes. With a Director of FP&A already managing daily operations, this role has the runway to focus on strategic change and change management. The successful candidate will lead efforts to reimagine and rebuild the organization’s budgeting approach and methodology.
- Lead the redesign of the organization’s budget framework, processes, and financial planning methodologies.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration and partner with senior leaders across departments to build a unified, transparent, and effective budget process.
- Champion change management by aligning stakeholders, managing communication, and supporting adoption of new processes.
- Oversee the development of integrated forecasting and scenario planning models.
- Identify opportunities for efficiency and implement standardized tools and practices across the organization.
- Support continuous improvement, financial risk assessments, and the development of performance metrics aligned with strategic goals.
- Collaborate with the existing FP&A Director and team to ensure alignment between strategy and operations.
Who- The Candidate:
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in FP&A and budgeting, ideally within large, complex organizations.
- Demonstrated success in leading financial transformation initiatives and building frameworks from the ground up.
- CPA designation required; Master's degree or MBA is an asset.
- Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and resource allocation models.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
- Proven ability to work in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial modeling tools.
- A forward-thinking, strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, change leadership, and impact.
How Much:
Attractive base salary in the range of $153,060.96 - $238,868.04. Please note the mid-point for this role is $191,000 and salary range is commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and skills. It is unlikely the starting salary will exceed this amount. Only in exceptional circumstances, where a candidate meets all qualifications, might the salary be considered above the mid-point. 4 weeks’ vacation, robust benefits package including: BC MSP, Dental, Extended Health, Health Spending Account, Employees & Family Assistance Program, Life Insurance, LT Disability Plan, Pension, Professional Development.
Where:
Vancouver, BC, hybrid working conditions of 3 days’ onsite.