Own the Wattpad P&L; end-to-end - identify business inefficiencies and drive profitability-improvement initiatives with an ROI-first mindset, not easy cost cutting.

Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and strategic planning processes in partnership with the broader team, building and maintaining P&L; forecasts and financial models that translate strategy into measurable financial outcomes.

Own budget management, cost control, and efficiency for all technology spend, including hosting fees, software and tools, cloud services, and security-related tools - monitor, analyze, and optimize company-wide usage and spend, partnering with Engineering, IT, Security, and vendors to align capacity and cost with business needs.

Drive cost efficiency and ROI improvement for Marketing, Content, and Paid Content subscription spend - analyze marketing campaign performance, content investment returns, and subscription monetization, partnering with Marketing and Content teams to maximize the return on every dollar spent.

Evaluate investments, initiatives, and vendor contracts on an ROI basis - build business cases and conduct post-investment reviews to guide resource allocation.

Act as a trusted finance business partner to leaders across Wattpad, delivering actionable insights on revenue, cost drivers, and margin improvement.

Actively leverage Google Workspace (GWS) and Claude AI to automate reporting, accelerate analysis, and enhance financial modeling and planning productivity.

Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to Corporate Finance and leadership as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ FP&A;, business finance, or corporate finance experience,



including hands‑on P&L; management, budgeting/forecasting, and financial modeling.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Workspace (GWS); demonstrated interest in applying AI tools such as Claude AI to finance workflows.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels.

Ability to work under tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy.

Solid understanding of P&L; structure, ROI analysis, and budget/cost management across hosting fees, software, tools, cloud, and security‑related tool spend.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.

Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in P&L; management, financial modeling, and budget oversight, with a strong focus on ROI improvement and cost efficiency. Proficient in leveraging advanced tools like Google Workspace and AI technologies to enhance financial analysis and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

P&L; Management

Financial Modeling

Budgeting And Forecasting

ROI Analysis

Google Workspace

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

Financial Analysis

Cost Management

Budget Control

Data Analysis

Forecasting

Soft Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Influencing Stakeholders

Attention To Detail

Time Management

Industry Keywords

FP&A;

Corporate Finance

Business Finance

Cost Efficiency

Investment Evaluation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Claude AI

Financial Modeling Tools

Reporting Tools

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📌 Business Finance Manager – FP&A (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto