Financial Data, Planning & Analytics Manager

Summary

Join Tucows, a leading internet company, as the Manager of Financial Data, Planning & Analytics. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will lead financial planning and analysis across business segments, optimizing financial systems and reporting. This remote role (Canada-based applicants only) requires managing the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial models. You will drive financial system modernization, leveraging AI and automation, and provide financial insights to executive leadership. The position demands strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, along with experience in FP&A and financial systems transformation. Tucows offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Experience in a technology, SaaS, telecommunications, or high-growth industry
• Prior experience with AI-powered financial automation tools and Finance system implementation
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, API integrations, and cloud-based financial platforms
• Subject matter expert able to bring financial planning & analysis industry best practices to drive Continuous process improvement
• Ability to foster teamwork and collaboration across the Corporate team, as well as the broader business unit Finance teams
• Providing service excellence to internal and/or external stakeholders
• Proven leader that can balance business requirements and people management, helping others achieve excellent results and career growth and development
• Excellent oral, written and visual communication skills with the ability to present findings to other stakeholders at a variety of levels
• Ability to independently identify and seek out needed information or research
• Superior analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced financial modeling abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA or CFA preferred)
• 6+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and financial systems transformation
• 2+ years in management roles overseeing FP&A processes and people
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and financial automation tools
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, NetSuite) and BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
• Proven ability to automate financial processes, integrate AI-driven tools, and optimize financial reporting structures
• Strong leadership skills with experience in fostering collaboration across finance and operational teams
• Excellent oral, written, and visual communication skills, with the ability to present financial findings to executive leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the annual budgeting and planning cycle, ensuring coordination across all business unit finance teams
• Maintain and improve forecasting processes, including quarterly forecasting and continuous planning methodologies
• Develop the company’s long-term financial forecast and financial models to support strategic decision-making
• Drive the modernization of financial systems and reporting infrastructure to enhance efficiency, automation, and AI-driven analytics
• Oversee the administration, optimization, and integration of financial systems (e.g., ERP, BI tools, planning software) to improve data flow and usability
• Partner with IT and finance teams to implement AI-driven automation and machine learning algorithms to enhance financial forecasting and decision-making
• Assess and optimize financial processes and technology, identifying automation opportunities and ensuring scalability
• Develop and maintain management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to analyze business performance, including variances to budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for executive management, leveraging AI-powered insights and automated reporting tools
• Support Board and Audit Committee presentations, ensuring data accuracy, KPI performance tracking, and financial analysis
• Leverage financial insights to contribute to quarterly and annual management discussions and regulatory filings (e.g., 10K and 10Q reporting)
• Act as a strategic finance business partner to corporate leadership, helping shape financial strategy and operational efficiency
• Lead monthly variance analysis, collaborating directly with operational management and executives to identify and resolve budget discrepancies
• Provide decision-support analysis for business and procurement decisions, leveraging financial data and market insights
• Research broader economic trends and incorporate findings into financial modeling and forecasting

Benefits

• The base salary range for this position is $104,000 to $121,600. Range shown in $CAD for Canadian residents. Other countries will differ. Range may vary on a number of factors including, but not limited to: location, experience and qualifications
• Tucows believes in a total rewards offering that includes fair compensation and generous benefits
• Remote work