Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (18 months)

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

Located at Gildan's Global Head Office in Montreal, the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager will be an integral part of the corporate finance and accounting team and report to the Director FP&A. The FP&A Manager will play a key role in the preparation of internal financial reports, Board of Directors materials, monthly and quarterly financial analysis materials, the annual operating budget, quarterly forecasting process, maintain a 3-year model and provide ad hoc analysis for the organization.  The FP&A manager will also supervise a team of financial analysts.

The role

• Play a key role in understanding, analyzing and communicating Gildan's global operational and financial results to executives and Board.
• Lead, coordinate and execute with the Business Units the preparation of month-end and quarter-end consolidated financial reporting and various supporting analysis detailing variances from forecast.
• Coordinate and execute with the Business Units the preparation of the annual operating budget and quarterly re-forecast, including consolidate of the financial reporting and related analysis.
• Managing and supervising the work of a team of financial analysts
• Coordinate the preparation of various monthly and quarterly presentations for Senior Executive and Board meeting, related supporting materials
• Develop and improve analytics to provide insight into business trends and underperforming aspects
• Work with business units, and other key stakeholders to generate requested reporting output
• Execute value-added analysis and provide decision support for special projects and initiatives
• Execute continuous process improvement to improve analysis and reporting process

The requirements

• 10 + years of relevant work experience in a financial environment, preferably with a focus on analytics and a minimum of 8 years of team management experience
• Bachelor's degree required, with a concentration in Accounting or Finance
• Accounting/Financial title (CPA, CMA, CGA, CFA)
• Fluency in English and strong communication skills, knowledge of French will be considered an asset
• Strong business acumen and capacity to summarize complex financial information
• Inquisitive, self-motivated with strong attention to detail and superior analytical skills
• Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting and financial modeling
• Experience in managing financial analyst team will be considered an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively both individually and as a team
• Strong business partnering and interpersonal skills
• Organized, flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions, ability to work well in high pressure situations to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to quickly learn various in-house software applications
• Knowledge of Hyperion Financial Planning will be considered an asset
• Strong project management skills
• This position requires proficiency in a language other than French to support customers, employees or markets located outside the province of Quebec or requiring services in a language other than French – mainly English.

#LI-Hybrid  

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.