Director, Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting

Hamilton, ON

Director, Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting

Vacancy Status: New Vacant Position

Position Type: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Goodwill is hiring, join our growing organization today! We are looking for people just like YOU!

The Director of Financial Planning, Analysis (FP&A) and Reporting is a senior leadership role responsible for elevating the financial intelligence of the organization. Serving as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, the Director will own enterprise-wide FP&A and financial reporting, drive high-quality decision-making, and lead a culture of data-driven accountability. This role sits within a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization where financial rigor directly enables program impact and organizational sustainability. This is an ideal opportunity for a high-performing Senior Manager or Manager ready to take full ownership of a finance function and grow into broader CFO-track leadership.

If you have a passion for making a difference in your community, helping people and the environment – come join Goodwill! We are a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to improving the lives of others through our mission of WORK.

We welcome all backgrounds, knowledge, abilities, and perspectives. We welcome newcomers to the region to apply. Grow your career, skills and reach your full potential.

During the recruitment process, accommodation is available upon request.

About Us

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is a leading non-profit organization committed to changing lives and communities through the power of WORK. Ready to work or not, a job at Goodwill is a path to work readiness. Our organization strives to create a workplace which is welcoming and respectful to all where every employee and member feels valued and supported. Diversity, equity, accessibility and preserving the environment are important to us. Building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve is our goal.

Mission:
Changing Lives and communities through the power of WORK.

Vision:
Everyone working and thriving in sustainable communities.

Values: 
Inclusion: Embracing all people equally

Compassion: Serving with heart

Aspiring Workforce: Together changing lives through the power of WORK

Respect: Embracing diversity, upholding all people with dignity and trust

Empathy: Ability to walk in each other’s shoes

Why You Will Love Goodwill

We have an amazing team and workplace:

• Diverse, inclusive, and dynamic culture.
• Employer of choice across Southwestern Ontario who meets the Federal Government’s 50/30 challenge for diversity in leadership.
• Commitment to accessibility and mobility (various walking devices and wheelchair accessible work locations).
• Mission-driven organization committed to the Power of Work.
• Environmentally committed to meeting our goal of zero waste on planet earth.
• Respectful, fun, and supportive team and leadership.
• Accredited through CARF International.

Competitive Compensation Package includes:

• Benefits (dental/health) available for full-time and some part-time positions (based on hours worked).
• Registered Pension Plan opportunity for various roles.
• Employee discount at retail locations.

Exciting career training and coaching:

• Equitable access to skills training & coaching, scholarships, and educational credentials.

Supportive Life and Work Opportunities:

• Individual personal and professional development support with Life Coach & Employee Assistance Program.
• Work-life balance.

What You Will Do

Strategic Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Own and lead the full annual budgeting cycle, multi-year strategic plans, and rolling reforecast processes across the organization.
• Build and maintain enterprise-grade financial models to support scenario planning, capital allocation, and long-range strategic decisions.
• Deliver executive-ready variance analysis — actuals vs. budget vs. forecast — with clear narrative, root-cause insights, and recommended actions.
• Drive alignment between financial planning and organizational strategy, translating strategic goals into financial targets and operating plans.

Financial Reporting & Close Leadership

• Direct and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycles, including management reporting, Board packages, and statutory filings.
• Partner with the Controller to continuously improve close accuracy, timeliness, and documentation standards.
• Ensure financial reporting is board-ready: precise, transparent, and decision-relevant for the Board, leadership, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee preparation and review of financial analyses, working papers, and audit-support schedules.

Executive Decision Support & Business Partnering

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to program, operations, and executive leadership — translating financial complexity into clear strategic guidance.
• Develop and present forward-looking analyses, sensitivity scenarios, and business cases for growth initiatives, capital investments, and new programs.
• Synthesize complex financial data into compelling narratives and recommendations for non-finance audiences, including the Board of Directors.
• Proactively surface financial risks and opportunities, and recommend mitigation strategies or investment actions.

Strategic Initiatives & Special Projects

• Lead or co-lead strategic finance projects including business transformations, M&A analyses, capital structure reviews, and systems implementations.
• Drive enterprise-wide process redesign initiatives that improve financial visibility, reporting accuracy, and planning agility.
• Prepare and present Board-level materials in partnership with the CFO; act as a credible finance voice in senior leadership forums.

Risk Management, Controls & Financial Integrity

• Strengthen the organization’s financial control environment, ensuring policies, documentation, and processes reduce key-person risk and regulatory exposure.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, tools, and reporting infrastructure to enhance resilience and scalability.
• Champion financial discipline and accountability across all departments and cost centres.

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team, establishing clear performance expectations, mentorship structures, and career pathways.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, intellectual curiosity, and financial accountability within Finance and across the organization.
• Build succession depth for Controller and CFO-level responsibilities over time; serve as a visible leadership model for the finance function.

What We Are Looking For

Education & Professional Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics.
• CPA Designation is required
• MBA or graduate-level is a strong differentiator.

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive finance experience, including 2+ years in a Senior Manager, Manager, or Lead role with direct accountability for FP&A, reporting, or business partnering functions.
• Experience in a complex, multi-entity or multi-location organization (e.g., non-profit, healthcare, retail, logistics, professional services, or regulated industry).
• Hands-on exposure to both FP&A and controllership functions, including: monthly/quarterly close, budgeting & forecasting, management and Board-level reporting.

Technical & Analytical Expertise

• Expert-level financial modeling: scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, DCF, and capital planning models.
• Deep fluency in financial statements, internal controls, GAAP/IFRS principles, and audit support.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; strong experience with ERP systems and reporting platforms (Power BI, Adaptive Insights, Workday, or equivalent).
• Ability to rapidly synthesize large, complex datasets into clear, executive-ready insights and recommendations.

Leadership & Strategic Communication

• Proven ability to influence and advise senior executives and Board members with financial insights and business recommendations.
• Track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams and driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; experienced in presenting to Boards, lenders, auditors, and executive committees.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, lead through ambiguity, and make sound decisions under pressure.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and an enterprise-wide perspective.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented leader with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
• High integrity and uncompromising commitment to financial accuracy, transparency, and ethical standards.
• Equally comfortable in the details and in the boardroom — able to move fluidly between execution and strategy.

Optional

• Experience in a not-for-profit, social enterprise, or mission-driven organization.
• Exposure to capital project financing, grant reporting, or government-funded program management.
• Experience leading or contributing to ERP or financial systems implementations.
• Background in enterprise risk management, treasury, or capital markets.

Goodwill Industries OGL thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

We use automated AI resume screening tools to help assess applications. Final interview selection is made by human staff.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 12, 2026