Pacific Smoke International, Inc.
Do you believe that a company’s success is driven by its people? If so, Pacific Smoke International (PSI) is the place for you!
At Pacific Smoke International, our mission is to help people quit smoking by providing safer alternatives to traditional cigarettes. As the leading distributor of electric vaporizers and award-winning vaping products in Canada, we've achieved remarkable growth since our founding in 2013. However, our journey is just beginning, and we are looking for a results-oriented, driven professional to join us as we embark on this exciting new phase.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a highly motivated individual who thrives on achieving results and is eager to take initiative. This role is perfect for someone who excels at identifying opportunities, developing strategies to win new business, and building strong relationships to drive success. The ideal candidate will be proactive, energetic, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction and company growth.
Salary Range: $100,000 - 120,000
Position: Finance Planning & Analysis Manager
Location: Markham, Ontario
Responsibilities:
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Review and approve financial reporting packages for senior leadership and the board, ensuring alignment between financial results, KPIs, and operational performance.
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Prepare executive-level MD&A, providing strategic commentary on financial trends, risks, opportunities, and business drivers.
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Lead the annual budgeting process, including planning, consolidation, cross-functional coordination, and final executive presentation.
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Own quarterly rolling forecasts and evaluate departmental budget submissions for accuracy, consistency, and strategic alignment.
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Review department and organization budget vs. actual performance, prepare variance analyses, and support performance reviews with senior leadership.
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Maintain cash flow visibility through forecasting, analysis, and communication of liquidity risks and working capital considerations.
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Evaluate capital allocation decisions, investment opportunities, vendor cost optimization, and key financial trade-offs.
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Support S&OP processes by validating financial impacts of operational decisions and analyzing supply chain performance metrics, freight costs, and shipment trends.
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Conduct financial and KPI analysis across costing, pricing, ROI, and financial statements to support enterprise-wide decision-making.
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Lead the creation and governance of financial models, ensuring model accuracy, documentation, and version control.
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Introduce advanced analytics, including scenario planning and predictive modeling, to support proactive leadership decision-making.
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Lead profitability analysis across customers, products, and channels; identify cost-saving opportunities and performance improvement initiatives.
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Manage KPI frameworks and maintain finance data governance including metric definitions, data quality, and dashboard integrity.
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Work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Marketing, HR, and Supply Chain to provide impactful financial insights that support strategic initiatives.
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Review month-end close packages and internal management financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
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Provide strategic recommendations that enhance profitability, operational effectiveness, and long-term business performance.
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Provide leadership, coaching, and day-to-day guidance to the Finance Analyst, ensuring high-quality analysis, accurate reporting, and continuous professional development.
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Perform all reasonable work activities as assigned by manager.
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Ensure that financial and accounting policies and programs are followed in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Qualifications
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Minimum 5 years of progressive FP&A, financial analysis, or related experience; prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
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Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is an asset.
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related discipline.
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CFA or CPA designation is an asset.
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Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and KPI management.
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Advanced Excel skills and experience with visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
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Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into business insights.
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Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and support strategic decision-making.
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Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What will make you successful?
To excel in this role, you must be a strategic thinker with the ability to see both the high-level picture and the detailed financial drivers beneath it. Your success will come from your ability to interpret complex financial data, translate insights into business recommendations, and influence decisions across the organization. You will also play a key leadership role in developing the Finance Analyst, guiding their work and helping them grow into a stronger business partner. A strong sense of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset will set you apart, enabling you to drive impactful change and elevate the entire finance function.
What is expected of you?
You are expected to bring exceptional analytical, planning, and organizational capabilities, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Clear, confident communication is essential, as you will regularly present financial insights to senior leadership and work cross-functionally with multiple teams. You will be relied upon to build strong working relationships, uphold financial discipline, and ensure adherence to financial processes and best practices.
What do you get?
Hybrid work environment (1 day remote & 4 days onsite)
Rewards:
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Competitive total compensation package.
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Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
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Group Benefits Program.
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Awards for top performers and employee tenure.
We’re always looking for truly motivated and talented people!
Thank you for your applications, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Pacific Smoke International is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), we are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
