Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – Real Estate

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to act as a strategic finance business partner to our Global Real Estate function. This role will support real estate strategy, leasing decisions, and capital investments while owning core FP&A deliverables, driving financial insight, and improving processes. The position includes people management responsibility and regular exposure to senior leadership.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence global real estate strategy, partner closely with senior stakeholders, and play a key leadership role within Finance while developing talent and driving continuous improvement.

Your role

Real Estate Finance & Business Partnering:

• Act as the primary finance business partner to the Global Real Estate team.
• Support real estate strategy, including:
  • New lease and renewal negotiations.
  • Site optimization and portfolio decisions.
  • Capital expenditure planning and evaluation.
• Develop and review business cases, investment appraisals, and return analysis.
• Perform scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to support decision‑making.
• Provide financial guidance on lease structures, timing, and long‑term cost implications.

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management:

• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long‑range plans for real estate–related costs and investments.
• Own cost allocation methodologies and ensure accurate chargebacks.
• Perform variance analysis, identify drivers, and explain gaps versus plan.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities and develop gap‑closing actions.
• Prepare and present clear, concise financial insights to senior management.

Accounting & Technical Expertise (Real Estate Focus):

• Partner closely with Accounting to ensure accurate reporting and strong control.
• Apply strong understanding of real estate accounting, including:
  • Right‑of‑Use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities.
  • Onerous leases.
  • Subleases and lease modifications.
• Support compliance with IFRS and internal policies related to leases and capital assets.

Process Improvement & Systems:

• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and insight.
• Improve forecasting models, reporting automation, and analytical tools.
• Contribute to system enhancements and data quality initiatives.
• Leverage and continuously improve use of financial systems and planning tools.

People Management & Leadership:

• Manage and develop one direct report, providing coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performance team environment.
• Promote strong cross‑functional collaboration with Real Estate, Accounting, Tax, and Procurement.

Your role

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• CPA designation required.
• Bilingualism (French and English) *
• Minimum 5 years of progressive finance experience, including FP&A.
• Solid real estate finance experience, ideally in a global or multi‑site environment.
• Proven experience in:
  • Budgeting and forecasting.
  • Financial modeling and scenario analysis.
  • Presenting financial information to senior leadership.
• Experience with Oracle, HFM, and ProLease is an asset.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring staff is required.
• Strong familiarity with real estate accounting under IFRS, including ROU assets, onerous leases, and subleases.
• Self‑motivated, independent, and able to execute with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
• Strong critical thinking skills, with curiosity to understand drivers behind results and challenge the status quo.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

* Member of the Canadian or Global Leadership Team: This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as it involves collaboration with members of the Canadian or global leadership team located outside Québec. 

Rewards & benefits

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Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

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Job Type

Regular

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