Financial Manager V (FP&A; Lead)

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid | In Office Tuesday-Thursday)

Duration: August 15, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Type: Contract (Extension and Conversion Potential)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned Financial Manager V to provide leadership across Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;), forecasting, budgeting, and financial close activities within a dynamic enterprise environment.

This high-visibility role will lead a small team while partnering closely with Finance, Accounting, and business leaders to drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making, and maintain business continuity during leadership absences.

The ideal candidate is a CPA-designated finance leader with deep experience in FP&A;, financial reporting, close management, and stakeholder engagement within large corporate environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead enterprise FP&A; activities including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
- Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Direct preparation of financial reports, executive presentations, income statements, and balance sheets.
- Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals.
- Partner with business leadership to provide financial insights, recommendations, and performance analysis.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Support investment planning, cash management, and broader financial planning initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Utilize financial systems and planning tools, including Anaplan where applicable.
- Drive process improvements across forecasting, reporting, and close activities.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- CPA designation required.
- 10+ years of progressive Finance and Accounting experience.
- Extensive FP&A; experience including:




- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial modeling
- Variance analysis
- Robust experience managing:
- Month-end close
- Quarter-end close
- Year-end close
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing finance teams.
- Advanced Excel and financial reporting expertise.
- Strong business partnering and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Anaplan.
- Experience supporting IT Finance portfolios.
- Experience in large enterprise or corporate finance environments.
- Experience leveraging AI-enabled finance tools and analytics.

What Success Looks Like

- Accurate and timely forecasting and financial reporting.
- Seamless execution of month-end and quarter-end close cycles.
- Effective leadership and mentorship of the finance team.
- Delivery of high-quality financial insights to business stakeholders.
- Achievement of critical finance deadlines and objectives.

Why Join?

- Opportunity to provide strategic financial leadership during a critical period.
- Significant exposure to senior leadership.
- Direct influence on planning, forecasting, and business decision-making.
- Leadership responsibility for a high-performing finance team.
- Exposure to enterprise-scale FP&A; and financial operations.
- Potential for contract extension and future conversion opportunities.

Use AI for Hiring : Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications. Why Kelly?

At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive—both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed.

We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!

📌 Senior Finance Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Kelly
📍 Toronto