Job Description **Gestionnaire régional(e) des finances – FP&A / Partenaire Opérations** **Lieu :** Delson, QC | **Déplacements :** Environ 20 % **Division :** Autobus Transco / First Student **Résumé du poste** Vous êtes passionné(e) par l’analyse financière, la modélisation et le partenariat stratégique avec les opérations? Ce rôle est pour vous. En tant que **Directeur(trice) régional(e) des finances** , vous agirez comme le **chef des finances (CFO) de votre région** , en soutenant les opérations dans la prise de décisions financières éclairées. Vous serez responsable de la **clôture mensuelle** , de la **préparation des prévisions et budgets** , ainsi que de la **modélisation financière (CAT)** pour les nouvelles opportunités d’affaires. **Responsabilités principales** + Agir comme **partenaire stratégique des opérations** pour toutes les questions financières régionales. + **Préparer et analyser les états financiers mensuels** , incluant les écritures de journal et les rapports de performance. + **Diriger le processus budgétaire annuel** et les **prévisions mensuelles** pour les sites assignés. + **Construire et maintenir des modèles financiers (CAT)** pour les nouvelles soumissions de contrats, incluant les hypothèses de rentabilité. + Participer à l’analyse des contrats, à la tarification et à la validation des hypothèses financières. + Former et soutenir les gestionnaires locaux sur les outils et processus financiers. + Réaliser des audits internes pour assurer la conformité aux normes IFRS et aux politiques internes. + Analyser les systèmes de flotte et les immobilisations, incluant les audits physiques périodiques. + Réaliser des projets spéciaux et fournir des analyses ad hoc à la direction régionale. **Profil recherché** + Baccalauréat en finance ou comptabilité (CPA ou MBA un atout). + Minimum de 5 ans d’expérience en finance, comptabilité ou FP&A. + Expérience en **modélisation financière avancée** (Excel, macros, formules complexes). + Capacité démontrée à **collaborer avec des équipes opérationnelles** et à influencer les décisions. + Bilinguisme français/anglais requis. + Expérience dans un environnement multi-sites (atout). **Pourquoi vous joindre à nous?** + Rôle stratégique avec **impact direct sur la performance régionale** . + Environnement dynamique et en croissance. + Culture inclusive et valorisation du développement professionnel. **Regional Finance Manager – FP&A / Operations Business Partner** **Location:** Delson, QC | **Travel:** Approximately 20% **Division:** Autobus Transco / First Student English Description : **Position Summary** Are you passionate about financial analysis, modeling, and strategic partnership with operations? This role is for you. As a **Regional Finance Manager** , you will act as the **CFO of your region** , supporting operations in making informed financial decisions. You will be responsible for **monthly financial close** , **forecasting and budgeting** , and **building financial models (CAT)** for new business opportunities. **Key Responsibilities** + Serve as a **strategic finance partner** to regional operations leadership. + **Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements** , including journal entries and performance reporting. + **Lead the annual budgeting process** and **monthly forecasting** for assigned locations. + **Build and maintain financial models (CAT)** for contract bids and new business, ensuring sound financial assumptions. + Support contract analysis, pricing, and validation of financial performance metrics. + Train and support location managers on financial tools and processes. + Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with IFRS and company policies. + Analyze fleet systems and capital requests, including periodic physical audits. + Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects, providing insights to regional leadership. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (CPA or MBA preferred). + Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A. + Advanced financial modeling skills (Excel, macros, complex formulas). + Proven ability to **partner with operations teams** and influence decision-making. + Bilingual in French and English. + Experience in a multi-site environment is an asset. **Why Join Us?** + Strategic role with **direct impact on regional performance** . + Dynamic and growing organization. + Inclusive culture that values professional development. **Major Responsibilities** + Assists with location level audits of accounting transactions and procedures to ensure compliance with IFRS and company policies. Makes recommendations and ensures that corrective actions are taken. + Trains and assists location personnel in the region’s accounting systems and procedures. Conducts training sessions to raise financial competency of location and other management as needed. + Reviews and monitors fleet, including cascading, right sizing, and lost business transitions for the Region. Reviews the capital request process. + Reviews and analyzes fleet systems (i.e., auditing, accounting, and vehicle maintenance systems to make sure it represents the proper fleet figures), including performance of a periodic physical audit. + Assists with the development of contract bids and rate calculations and ensures reasonableness of financial assumptions. Prepares financial models for contract analysis. + Assists with the preparation of the month end close and financial reporting statements as needed. + Manages journal entries and analyzes location level income statements. + Prepares the yearly operating plan and monthly forecast for assigned locations. + Performs special projects and analysis, prepares various reports for operations and other management as necessary. **Minimum Education or Certifications Required** + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience + CPA, CMA, or MBA desirable **Minimum Experience or Skills Required** + 5+ years experience in accounting/finance + Experience in financial modeling and accounting theory + Experience in building detailed budgets and forecasts for one or more business units. + Excellent verbal communication skills with all levels of personnel + Advanced experience with Microsoft Office and Excel. Must be able to write complex formulas. Ability to write and debug Excel macros preferred. + Accounting and Finance experience in a multi-site environment preferred.