Senior Manager Finance, Planning & Analysis

Senior Manager Finance, Planning & Analysis

Full Time, Permanent

Toronto, ON

Compensation: $85,556 - $106,945

Reports to: Senior Director Finance Controller

Direct Reports: Yes

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Senior Manager Finance, Planning & Analysis who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

Your Impact at CNIB

• Lead the CNIB’s Financial planning and reporting process, prepare monthly and quarterly Financial Reporting Packages tailored to different stakeholder groups.
• Present financial information to the Executive Leadership Team with support analysis and recommendations.
• Budget coordination and planning, lead budgeting process, including data collection, evaluation, and validation.
• Assist in financial forecasting to provide insights into future financial performance.
• Play a key role in the development of a 3-year Budget and Strategy, as the organization strives to improve its longer-term outlook and planning.
• Financial performance analysis, analyze current performance using financial metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify and quantify changes needed to improve KPI performance, working from summary-level metrics down to detailed transaction data.
• Look to improve financial reporting through more accessible ways, adapting information using innovative technology and dashboards.
• Work with Executive Leadership Team and other Business Leaders to review monthly results and explain variance to budget or revised forecast to ensure departments stay on track with spending, revenue and/or fundraising targets.
• Lead, coach, and mentor FP&A staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
• Set priorities, allocate work, and support professional development of team members.
• Assist the operational team with month-end duties to ensure a smooth financial close process.
• Support audit and internal review processes as they relate to planning, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Oversee the implementation of OneStream as the organization’s budgeting and forecasting tool.
• Manage FP&A staff participating in the implementation, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and data quality are met.
• Lead the transition from the current processes using the NetSuite Planning and Budgeting tool to OneStream, ensuring adoption and sustainability postimplementation.
• Drive standardization and best practices enabled by the new financial planning system, identify opportunities to streamline and enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.

Who you are

Education and Experience

• A Business or Accounting post-graduate degree and is in pursuit of a CPA designation.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and principles, including statutory requirements for not‑for‑profit and charitable organizations.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, management reporting, or related finance roles
• Solid understanding of the relationship between internal controls, business processes, and financial statements.
• Advanced analytical, strategic‑thinking, and business planning skills, with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Effective problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills, with a proactive and solution‑oriented approach.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, macros, and VBA.
• Experience using business intelligence and data visualization tools, such as Power BI and/or Tableau.
• Experience implementing new systems, OneStream experience is a strong asset
• Hands‑on experience with NetSuite and SAP Concur considered an asset.
• Well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with demonstrated success collaborating across teams and with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership and people‑management capabilities, including the ability to mentor, coach, and inspire teams.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills, with the ability to address challenges constructively and foster positive outcomes.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Work Environment

• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Willingness to support month-end on a tight schedule
• Willingness to travel to any other CNIB office, participate in special projects and other related as required.

Perks

We offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
• Competitive paid time off inclusive of annual vacation entitlement, additional paid holidays, wellness days, and personal days.
• Group insurance benefits include dental, health and vision care.
• Employer-sponsored pension plan.
• Years of service awards and year-round rewards as part of our employee recognition program.
• Enticing internal employee referral program..

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, apply on our website at CNIB.ca/careers. Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.

Closing date: June 18, 2026

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.