Type: Permanent

Location: Toronto

ABOUT US
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium‑size enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

THE ROLE
Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)

STRIVE has partnered with a high‑growth, multinational organization to appoint the above role. The client is looking for a senior finance leader who will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and transforming the FP&A; function into a modern, insight‑driven capability. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will act as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, providing forward‑looking insights and enabling data‑driven decision‑making across the business.

The Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis will lead a global FP&A; function, overseeing all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. This role will be instrumental in driving transformation initiatives, including the implementation of advanced analytics, automation, and AI‑enabled tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and business insight.

This is a highly strategic role, acting as a key partner to the executive leadership team. The VP, FP&A; will provide forward‑looking insights to shape critical business decisions, influence strategic direction,



and support enterprise‑wide initiatives, while also partnering closely with functional leaders across the organization to drive performance and accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Financial Leadership

Lead global FP&A; activities including budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning

Partner with the CFO and executive team to support strategic decision‑making and enterprise performance

Provide actionable insights to drive growth, profitability, and capital allocation

FP&A; Transformation & Modernization

Drive the transformation of FP&A; into a forward‑looking, insight‑driven function

Implement AI‑enabled tools, automation, and advanced analytics to improve forecasting and reporting

Business Partnering & Executive Support

Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across finance and non‑finance functions

Support M&A; activity through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and due diligence

Deliver high‑quality insights and reporting to executive leadership and stakeholders

Operational Excellence

Enhance financial planning processes, improving speed, accuracy, and scalability





Establish consistent frameworks for performance measurement and reporting across the organization

Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to inform strategic decisions

Lead and develop a high‑performing FP&A; team

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Build a scalable and future‑ready FP&A; function

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A; and corporate finance

Proven experience operating as a VP or Head of FP&A; within a large, complex, multinational organization

Track record of leading and developing high‑performing teams

Demonstrated success transforming FP&A; functions, with a focus on AI, automation, and modern planning tools

Experience implementing advanced planning processes

Robust business partnering experience with executive leadership teams

Proven involvement in M&A; transactions, including financial modeling and strategic analysis

Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills

Qualifications

MBA, CPA, CFA, and/or CBV designation preferred

Advanced expertise in financial modeling, planning tools, and data analytics platforms

Why This Opportunity?

Opportunity to lead and transform a global FP&A; function

High level of exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision‑making

Ability to shape the future of finance through technology and innovation

Competitive compensation and performance‑based incentives

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📌 Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis (Ontario)
🏢 STRIVE Recruitment
📍 Ontario