Director, FP&A (Network)

Over the next several years, Xplore will be embarking on a multi-billion dollar fibre network deployment and fixed wireless network upgrade. As such, we are looking to hire a Director, FP&A who can partner with Network Operations to optimize strategic decision making, ensure capex programs are on time and on budget and manage operating expenditures. Beyond these builds, this individual will continue to be a key liaison between the FP&A and Network teams to help optimize our Networks and assess new business opportunities. Ultimately, this individual will report directly into the Corporate FP&A team to deliver Network insights that will drive more efficient budgeting and forecasting.

The Director, FP&A (Network) will report to the VP, FP&A (with an indirect reporting line to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO)) and serve as the FP&A Prime for Xplore’s Network department. More specifically, this Prime will serve as a dedicated financial resource for Xplore Network team, whose key responsibility will be to embed themselves in the Network team and intimately understand Xplore’s Network department.

The individual will utilize their financial and accounting expertise to identify opportunities for business improvement, improve forecast accuracy, improve Network financial reporting, propose recommendations for increasing effectiveness of business processes for productivity gains, championing cost avoidance and reductions, track program performance against key budgetary metrics and broader management objectives, and broadly enhance Network’s finance capabilities. Over time, with their accumulated Network expertise, this Prime will deliver insights to the Corporate FP&A team in order to help drive more efficient and effective budgeting and forecasting by sharing Network-specific knowledge with the Corporate FP&A team.

In addition, the role will also provide broad support, as needed, to our Corporate FP&A team across a variety of projects, including business case analysis to assess new initiatives, M&A, budgeting and forecasting, and reporting.

This individual will work with senior members (VPs and Directors) within both the FP&A and Network teams, as well as significant exposure to the Executive Team.

This position is best suited for candidates who are self-starters, results-driven, and enjoy collaborating cross-functionally with various individuals and departments at the senior level. The ideal candidate is a proven leader who thrives on improving processes and building accountability through team engagement. This individual works well in a fast-paced, dynamic organization and will bring an agile and creative approach to FP&A, all in an effort to support the Company's build and growth plans.

• Key liaison between FP&A and Network, who will thoroughly embed themselves in the Network team and serve as a financial prime for said team
• Intimately understand the complexities of the Network operations
• Utilize their financial and accounting expertise to identify opportunities for business improvement, improve forecast accuracy, improve Network financial reporting, propose recommendations for increasing effectiveness of business processes for productivity gains, championing cost avoidance and reductions, track program performance against key budgetary metrics and broader management objectives, and broadly enhance Network’s finance capabilities
• Deliver insights to the Corporate FP&A team in order to help drive more efficient and effective budgeting and forecasting by sharing Network-specific knowledge with the Corporate FP&A team
• Provide broad support, as needed, to our Corporate FP&A team across a variety of projects, including business case analysis to assess new initiatives, M&A, budgeting and forecasting, and reporting
• Liaise with internal departments, developing strong working relationships
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Assist with reporting for Senior Management, the Board of Directors, PE sponsors and external financial institutions
• Assists FP&A with developing key inputs into the balance sheet, income statements and cash flow statements for annual plan

• At least 5 years experience in Telecom, or related field
• At least 5 years experience in Financial Modelling
• At least 5 years experience in FP&A, or related experience in forecasting and budgeting
• Strong proficiency of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experienced at building productive/trusting relationships with internal counterparties
• Very strong analytical abilities, and attention to detail
• Experienced in leading teams
• Ability to multi-task and understand competing priorities, and following through projects to completion
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly and convincingly communicate, both written and oral with both technical and non-technical internal customers
• Successful track record working in team environments with proven ability to influence others without direct responsibility

As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards, this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Details will be supplied to applicants as they move through the selection process.

Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.

Xplore Inc. is Canada’s fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.