Senior Financial Planning

GFR Pharma is a highly respected Canadian natural health product contract manufacturer. We partner with the most reputable supplement brands in the world, to produce products that help people live vibrant, healthy lives. Our company culture is one of innovation, continuous improvement, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We foster an environment that encourages strategic thinking, and collaboration and we understand that our success is dependent on the expertise, dedication, and passion of our employees.

The Senior FP&A Analyst is a key business partner within the Finance Department, responsible for leading financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes that drive strategic decision-making. This role combines cost accounting expertise with advanced financial modeling, forecasting and business insight to enhance organizational performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts, coordinating with department leaders to align assumptions with strategic goals.
• Build and maintain complex financial models to forecast business performance incorporation scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure forecasting accuracy and consistency across departments.
• Support long-range strategic planning, evaluating financial impacts of new initiatives and business opportunities.

Management Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly management reporting packages, including variance analysis, commentary, and actionable insights.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop dashboards to measure financial and operational success.
• Translate complete financial data into clear, concise information for senior leadership.
• Partner with operations, sales, procurement, quality, production and warehouse and logistics to analyze performance drivers and develop improvement strategies.

Cost Accounting & Operations Finance

• Oversee the preparation, reconciliation, and analysis of material, labor and overhead costs.
• Evaluate product and customer profitability and recommend actions to improve margins.
• Lead inventory audits, variance investigations, and cost control initiatives.
• Provide cost insights that support pricing, production efficiency, and resource allocation decisions.

Capital & Strategic Analysis

• Evaluate capital investments, new product development and strategic projects using ROI, NPV and payback analysis.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to measure realized benefits.
• Support M&A and business expansion modeling as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or Economics; CPA, CMA or CFA designation preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, cost accounting, or financial analysis (manufacturing experience preferred).
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with BI tools (i.e Power BI, Tableau) an asset. Implementation of BI tools is an asset.
• Proven ability to partner with business leaders and influence decision-making.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, product profitability, and operational metrics.

Why Choose GFR Pharma:

• Expected salary: $100-120k.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Convenient central location with free parking facilities.
• Enjoy employee discounts and participate in exciting social events.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Experience a respectful, safe, and supportive work environment.