Manager, FP&A

March 28, 2021 Finance

Job Overview

Job title: Manager, FP&A

Company: Mogo Finance Technology Inc.

Job description: Mogo (TSX: MOGO; NASDAQ: MOGO) — a financial technology company — offers a finance app that empowers consumers with simple solutions to help them get in control of their financial health and be more mindful of the impact they have on society and the planet. We all know it’s time to do things differently. It’s time for a new way to manage our money, one that’s inclusive and sustainable. One that takes into account our financial health, the planet’s health and the health of our society. At Mogo, users can sign up for a free account in only three minutes and begin to learn the 4 habits of financial health and get convenient access to products that can help them achieve their financial goals and have a positive impact on the planet including a digital spending account with Mogo Visa* Platinum Prepaid Card featuring automatic carbon offsetting, free monthly credit score monitoring, ID fraud protection and personal loans. The Mogo platform has been purpose-built to deliver a best-in-class digital experience, with best-in-class products all through one account. With more than one million members and a marketing partnership with Canada’s largest news media company, Mogo continues to execute on its vision of becoming the go-to financial app for the next generation of Canadians. To learn more, please visit mogo.ca or download the mobile app (iOS or Android).

Mogo is looking for an FP&A Manager to play a key role on our Finance team. Reporting to the Director, FP&A this role will work to gain insights and make recommendations to key stakeholders on a variety of projects and initiatives. We are looking for someone that is strategic yet loves the details, expedient yet able to check for accuracy and reasonability. We’re a growing company so come grow with us and see your work make a difference!

What you’ll do:

OPERATIONAL REVIEW:

Develop and update financial models with actuals, conduct variance analysis, find and communicate insights, and forecast future performance
Improve existing models to increase accuracy and efficiencies
Monitor KPIs on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, identifying trends and proactively working with operational leaders on opportunities to grow the business
Perform ROI analysis and prepare business cases for new products and growth initiatives. Test assumptions and perform robust scenario analysis, benchmarking against competitors and external data
Partner with Business Intelligence and other cross-functional teams to understand data and metrics from multiple sources and multiple perspectives. Leverage this data to gain insights and drive business decisions

BUDGETING & FORECASTING:

Recommend organizational financial and other key performance metric goals
Assist in the management of the budgeting and forecasting process including regular updates to current performance pacing models
Streamline processes and modeling to incorporate scenario analysis and improve responsiveness

GENERAL:

Be a proactive team member who can take on initiatives, lead when needed, and help manage team priorities and workload
Working closely with the Finance team, including the President and CFO, anticipating queries and providing direct decision support
Prepare presentations for the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors
Liaise with key stakeholders from various departments to provide insights and obtain information required for model updates

What you’ll need:

University degree with a CPA designation or equivalent experience. MBA would be an asset
Strong competency and work experience in financial planning & analysis. Bonus points for candidates with financial services or technology experience
Strong Excel skills; SQL query skills would be a real bonus. Proficient in other Microsoft Office applications including Word and PowerPoint
Strong accounting background, strength in cash flow statements and cash flow modelling an asset
Critical thinking wiz with the ability to see the big picture while demonstrating strong detail orientation
Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while meeting strict deadlines. Comfortable doing whatever it takes to get the job done
Analytical and decision-making skills are on point and you have the ability to identify complex issues and communicate creative solutions
Comfortable with ambiguity; can operate effectively with little direction
Self starter, proactive in recognizing opportunities for model improvement and can act upon them
Ability to communicate technical ideas, in a clear and concise way across many levels of the organization
A Good team player with willingness to take on multiple duties as required