Region Finance Manager

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.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.