Dana Canada Corp.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the consolidation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
Develop and manage the financial planning calendar to ensure timely and accurate close processes across departments and business units.
Deliver insightful variance analysis and performance evaluations against budget and forecast.
Assess profitability and operational effectiveness across departments, business units, product lines, and customers.
Provide actionable insights on:
Sales and pricing trends
Material and logistics costs
Conversion and structural costs
Marketing ROI and cost control
Planning & Forecasting
Coordinate the development and execution of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long Range Strategic Plan (LRP).
Align planning timelines and deliverables across business units and corporate functions.
Synthesize inputs from stakeholders to produce consolidated forecasts and strategic financial narratives.
Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to guide strategic decisions.
Process Improvement & Automation
Identify opportunities to improve the timeliness, accuracy, and effectiveness of financial processes.
Champion lean principles and automation to enhance team productivity and reporting efficiency.
Recommend and implement system and process enhancements to support scalable growth.
Executive Support & Special Projects
Prepare ad hoc reports and presentations for senior leadership and board-level discussions.
Support strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects with financial modeling and analysis.
Qualifications Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Finance, with at least 5 years in a senior FP&A or corporate finance role.
Proven experience in enterprise financial systems and advanced analytics tools.
Technical Skills
Expertise in Power BI with Copilot, Hyperion, SAP, and Azure.
Hands‑on experience with AI/ML tools, Knime, Python, and R.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with automation and data visualization preferred.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and collaborate across all levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
Self‑starter with a proactive mindset and minimal need for supervision.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Join our team of 40,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head‑on by finding opportunities and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.
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Lead the consolidation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
Develop and manage the financial planning calendar to ensure timely and accurate close processes across departments and business units.
Deliver insightful variance analysis and performance evaluations against budget and forecast.
Assess profitability and operational effectiveness across departments, business units, product lines, and customers.
Provide actionable insights on:
Sales and pricing trends
Material and logistics costs
Conversion and structural costs
Marketing ROI and cost control
Planning & Forecasting
Coordinate the development and execution of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long Range Strategic Plan (LRP).
Align planning timelines and deliverables across business units and corporate functions.
Synthesize inputs from stakeholders to produce consolidated forecasts and strategic financial narratives.
Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to guide strategic decisions.
Process Improvement & Automation
Identify opportunities to improve the timeliness, accuracy, and effectiveness of financial processes.
Champion lean principles and automation to enhance team productivity and reporting efficiency.
Recommend and implement system and process enhancements to support scalable growth.
Executive Support & Special Projects
Prepare ad hoc reports and presentations for senior leadership and board-level discussions.
Support strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects with financial modeling and analysis.
Qualifications Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Finance, with at least 5 years in a senior FP&A or corporate finance role.
Proven experience in enterprise financial systems and advanced analytics tools.
Technical Skills
Expertise in Power BI with Copilot, Hyperion, SAP, and Azure.
Hands‑on experience with AI/ML tools, Knime, Python, and R.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with automation and data visualization preferred.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and collaborate across all levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
Self‑starter with a proactive mindset and minimal need for supervision.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Join our team of 40,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head‑on by finding opportunities and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.
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