Interim Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;) Our client a North American skilled services organization with multiple locations is seeking an experienced financial planning & analysis professional to lead a small team through a critical budgeting process. This individual will play a key role in guiding the organization through a complex budgeting and forecasting cycle while bringing greater structure, discipline, and insight to the overall financial planning process.

This is a highly hands‑on assignment requiring an individual who is comfortable working directly in the details, partnering closely with operational and finance stakeholders, and supporting a team through a demanding planning period. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves in Excel while providing strategic recommendations on process improvement, automation, and future‑state planning capabilities.

The Interim Director will be responsible for stabilizing, coordinating, and enhancing the organization's budgeting and forecasting processes while identifying opportunities to simplify workflows, improve data quality, and introduce practical technology solutions.

Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching, and support to a team of four FP&A; professionals.

Consolidate and analyze budget submissions, identifying risks, opportunities, and variances.

Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support decision-making.

Perform detailed hands‑on analysis and modelling within a largely Excel‑based environment.





Partner with senior leadership to provide meaningful insights into financial performance and future outlook.

10+ years of progressive finance, FP&A;, and business planning experience.

Previous experience serving as an Interim Director, FP&A; Director, Finance Director, or equivalent senior finance leadership role.

Advanced Excel modelling skills and experience working in less structured finance environments.

Experience implementing reporting, planning, or performance management improvements.

Exposure to budgeting and forecasting technologies, FP&A; platforms, Power BI, automation tools, or similar solutions is considered an asset.

They are a pragmatic finance leader who can quickly earn credibility, work collaboratively with the existing team, and balance immediate execution with longer‑term process improvements.

They bring experience navigating ambiguity, are comfortable operating in Excel‑based planning environments, and have a track record of introducing practical innovations that improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision‑making without overcomplicating processes.

Enhanced structure, accountability, and governance within the planning process.

Increased confidence among stakeholders in financial plans and assumptions.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and our AODA policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the hiring process.

📌 Interim Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Winnipeg)
🏢 LHH Knightsbridge
📍 Winnipeg