Manager of Strategic Finance

About us:

Founded in 2014, Spring Financial has spent the last 10 years simplifying the lending process for millions of Canadians providing a wide range of solutions to effectively manage various financial circumstances. In the process, we’ve become the largest fintech loan originator in the country with over 80,000 monthly applicants. Today, Spring offers personal lending, credit building, mortgages & savings products, and a growing range of financial services. To learn more about us please visit our website here: www.springfinancial.ca

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and analytical Manager of Strategic Finance to join our growing team. In this role, you will be a key driver of strategic planning, financial forecasting, and analysis to enable data-driven decision-making at all levels of the organization. You will partner closely with business leads and cross-functional teams to assess business performance, model future growth opportunities, and ensure financial strategies align with Spring’s long-term objectives.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, lending experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to stakeholders across the organization. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, exhibit a proactive mindset, and play a critical role in shaping the future of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage financial forecasting, short-term and long-term modeling, and long-range planning processes to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze key business drivers and financial performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop robust financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate strategic initiatives, including new product analysis, investment opportunities, capital allocation, and lending strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales/Product, Marketing, Business Intelligence, Technology, etc.) to evaluate business strategies and initiatives.
• Assist in the development of financial dashboard, generate clear and concise financial insights and make recommendations to business leaders and the executive team.
• Monitor and utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) in financial forecasting and modeling to ensure reasonable and achievable outputs.
• Support consumer lending projects, including credit risk assessment, loan portfolio analysis, and capital deployment strategies.
• Collaborate with the Finance & Accounting and Business Intelligence teams to ensure seamless integration between operational and strategic finance processes.
• Alongside the CFO and other executive leaders, support capital-raising initiatives, including preparing financial materials, managing funding partner relationships, and evaluating funding options.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• 5 years of experience in corporate finance, consumer lending, investment banking, consulting, or FP&A.
• Proven experience developing financial models, forecasts, and data-driven analyses, coupled with a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and lending practices.
• Exceptional Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with financial and loan management software is a plus.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and advanced reporting techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to executive leadership.
• Strong business acumen, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build strong relationships across departments.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting M&A activity, including due diligence and integration.
• Background in high-growth or technology-driven industries.
• Familiarity data query tools to analyze large datasets.
• Knowledge of lending frameworks, credit risk assessment, and loan portfolio management.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives, automation, or implementation of financial systems.

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000