Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Our team at Blackline Safety is growing! As a people-driven technology company, with a mission to make sure every worker returns home safely, we drive innovation, practice resiliency, demonstrate leadership, go the extra mile for our customers, and empower our people to be their best.

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will oversee and manage the development and maintenance of the Company’s corporate forecast model and prepare regular and ad-hoc analysis of the Company’s performance.  

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and update monthly and quarterly analysis and scenarios for the corporate forecast model. 

• Analyze monthly and quarterly results against forecasts, investigating, understanding and documenting variances with department managers. 

• Prepare monthly financial analysis for operational Senior Leadership Team and department managers. 

• Prepare quarterly financial summary and analysis for the Board of Directors. 

• Prepare financial analysis, modelling, and business case presentation for other corporate development initiatives. 

• Oversee and manage implementation of a new FP&A software. 

• Develop continuous process improvements with each departmental managers to streamline expenses process and facilitate budget to actuals analysis. 

Enhance corporate business intelligence initiatives (i.e. data visualization, dashboards, KPI’s, operating metrics, etc.) with corporate finance team and divisional management. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. CPA, MBA or relevant certification preferred. 
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis role, preferably in a public mid-sized manufacturing/technology environment. 
• Strong understanding of business modeling and accounting principles in a hardware and/or software-based company preferable. 

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with Vena FP&A software would be an asset. 

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. 

• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Experience in implementing FP&A software is an asset. 

About Blackline Safety

Blackline Safety is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of wirelessly connected safety products. We offer the broadest and most complete portfolio available in the industry. Our products are designed to save lives and we monitor personnel working alone in populated areas, complex indoor facilities, and the remote reaches of our planet. Blackline’s products are used to keep people safe in the event of falls, missed check-ins, man-downs, and exposure to explosive or toxic gas. Our design, development, sales, marketing, support, and production are all performed in-house at our headquarters in Calgary, AB. Blackline Safety is a publicly-traded company (TSX: BLN). To learn more about our company visit www.blacklinesafety.com

Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.