Senior Manager, Financial Planning, Costing

Location: Montreal, Quebec, CA, H3A 1L6
The location in Montreal, ( Quebec, Canada ), is seeking talent to fill the position of
Senior Manager, Financial Planning, Costing & Internal Reporting. This job is full-time permanent.
Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivershigh-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Finance, the Manager, Financial Planning, Costing & Internal Reporting is responsible for leading all financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, costing and management reporting activities. The successful candidate will act as a strategic business partner to Operations and Senior Leadership, supporting informed decision-making and continuous business performance improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes.
Coordinate monthly forecasting cycles across business units and operations.
Develop and maintain financial models and scenario analyses.
Oversee costing, variance and profitability analysis activities.
Prepare management reports and executive dashboards.
Deliver financial and operational insights that support business decisions.
Ensure governance and continuous improvement of reporting processes.
Lead automation and modernization initiatives for reporting and analytics.
Support strategic projects, restructurings, productivity initiatives and capital investments.
Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Performance
Own and govern costing methodologies and standards.
Analyze variances related to raw materials, labor, energy, maintenance and conversion costs.
Identify margin enhancement and productivity improvement opportunities.
Partner with plant controllers and operational leaders to improve performance visibility and decision-making.
Leadership Responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop a team of financial analysts.
Establish clear priorities, objectives and performance expectations.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Support talent development and succession planning.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
CPA designation strongly preferred.
7-10 years of progressive finance experience.
Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience.
Strong expertise in forecasting, budgeting and management reporting.
Solid understanding of manufacturing cost accounting.
Experience with SAP, Power BI and advanced Excel.
Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills.
Bilingual English and French.
What Success Looks Like
Improve forecast accuracy and financial visibility.
Deliver proactive and actionable management reporting.
Strengthen understanding of costs, margins and profitability drivers.
Modernize and automate reporting and analytical processes.
Build a high-performing team recognized as a trusted business partner.
What we are offering
Competitive salary and annual bonus
At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on your experience
Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
Employee and family assistance program
Education assistance program
Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work
Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity
Office accessible by public transit
(*) English bilingual: If listed, this qualification is required since this function requires regular verbal and/or written interaction with customers, partners and/or our American subsidiaries.
Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.