Title: Lead Analyst, FP&A
Salary: Rocky View County, AB
Employment status: Permanent Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Reports to: Head of Finance – North America
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Lead Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to oversee a small team of finance professionals supporting our Canadian and American business units. This role is central to driving financial clarity, modeling complex scenarios, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in financial analysis and modeling with strong leadership and communication skills and possess the ability to take full ownership of key projects from concept to delivery.
Company Overview
CanaDream is one of Canada's leading RV rental and sales companies. We offer a wide range of RVs, including camperized vans, motorhomes, and truck campers, for both rental and purchase. With seven locations across Canada, including Calgary and Edmonton (Alberta), Vancouver (British Columbia), Whitehorse (Yukon), Toronto (Ontario), Montreal (Quebec) and Halifax (Nova Scotia), we provide our guests with the opportunity to explore Canada at their own pace. Enjoy the very best Canadian hospitality from our incredible Crew, who service, prepare, and deliver a wow factor for every rental and purchase. Our mission is to deliver a first-class RV vacation experience, and we pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service and high-quality vehicles. As we celebrate our 31st anniversary, we continue to grow and innovate, ensuring memorable experiences for our guests and a supportive, inclusive environment for our crew members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Modeling & Reporting
- Lead the design and maintenance of financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
- Own the development and automation of financial reports and dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Excel, and AI agents.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data across systems and reports.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences.
- Coordinate the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
- Analyze variances, trends, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.
- Provide scenario modeling and investment analysis to support strategic initiatives and capital allocation decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, marketing, IT) to align financial strategies with business objectives.
- Work with the global corporate group on reporting and business initiatives.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leaders, tailoring communication to diverse audiences.
- Evaluate business units and departments on existing KPI’s and propose new KPI’s while ensuring that we are measuring the correct outcomes.
- Manage and mentor two skilled Analysts, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and professional development.
- Delegate responsibilities effectively and oversee the quality and timeliness of deliverables.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
- 6+ years of progressive experience in finance, business analytics, or strategic roles.
- Proven experience managing or mentoring analytical professionals.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field (MBA, CPA, CFA preferred).
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to influence decision-making.
- Expertise in financial modeling, Excel, and/or business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx).
- Proficiency in SQL and relational databases concepts
- Strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Ability to focus on the bigger picture without sacrificing the details.
- Excel at handling change and adjusting to new situations.
- Proactive leadership with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Fast-paced office environment.
- Manual dexterity required for computer use.
- Core working hours between: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST/MDT.
- Additional hours may be required around project deliverables and business objectives.
- Minimal travel between our Canadian and USA locations may be required for certain projects.
Acknowledgment
I have read and understand the requirements of this position. I acknowledge that I may be required to perform additional tasks within my ability as reasonably requested by my manager, consistent with the nature of my employment. I agree to consult with my manager or supervisor if I have any questions about the key accountabilities and major activities expected of me. I will carry out the responsibilities of this position to the best of my ability and understand that I must meet the required performance standards and targets. I accept the responsibilities outlined above.
I understand that the position description for my role is subject to change based on emerging priorities and organizational or departmental needs and will be updated accordingly.
We remain an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodation for all applicants upon request at any stage of the selection process.
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