Ali Mantache
Manager, Operations Finance
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Experienced finance professional with a strong foundation in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic project management. Excel at developing innovative reporting solutions to improve efficiency and automate processes. Adept at engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including Directors and C-Suite, to achieve strategic financial objectives. Brings a unique international perspective with professional and educational backgrounds across Canada, the UK, and Belgium.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Analyst, Operations Finance
Canopy Growth
Ottawa, Canada
08.2023 - Current
- Performed thorough scenario analyses to evaluate manufacturing decisions' effects on cost per unit in all business segments.
- Created dynamic product database to enhance cost tracking
- Played a pivotal role in the development of the Canadian operations budget, aligning financial objectives with strategic goals.
- Collaborated closely with the cost accounting team to support the execution of a standardized costing strategy.
- Analyzed manufacturing and budget variances to identify key cost drivers, providing actionable insights for management.
- Recognized as the primary resource for all product costing inquiries, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial evaluations.
Co-Founder
Pine Festival Limited
Flint, Wales (UK)
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Spearheaded the transformation of a festival concept into a comprehensive strategic plan, establishing the foundation for a potential large-scale event.
- Conducted extensive research to identify and recruit essential team members and partners critical to the event's success.
- Developed five-year financial projections to outline the festival's growth potential and secure investor interest.
- Secured external financing commitments by delivering persuasive, finance-driven presentations to potential investors.
- Led staff recruitment, training, and management planning to build a qualified team.
- Managed project workflows from conception through strategic planning phases, ensuring readiness for seamless execution.
Financial Analyst
Nanometrics Inc
Ottawa, Canada
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Analyzed, interpreted, and reported financial data on business unit performance and overall company outlook, providing actionable insights to guide strategic decision-making.
- Partnered with budget owners to develop and refine departmental and annual corporate budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
- Contributed to quarterly financial reviews and supported the preparation of detailed reports for board presentations.
- Designed and maintained dashboards to track key strategic initiatives, KPIs, and progress toward targets.
- Prepared and posted management accounting journal entries with accuracy and adherence to financial standards.
- Identified and implemented workflow enhancements, improving output efficiency and data accuracy.
Sector Financial Analyst
DS Smith
Remote, United Kingdom
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported the wider cluster finance team with profit-enhancing initiatives, contributing to margin improvement and cost efficiency.
- Managed rebates within the Sheetfeeding business, ensuring contract accuracy, verifying customer eligibility, and issuing rebates in line with achieved targets.
- Prepared and delivered weekly and monthly financial reports to the site accountant and senior management, including maintaining the Sheetfeeding weekly scorecard.
- Conducted credit control activities, assessing creditworthiness and collaborating with sales managers to address customers nearing credit limits.
- Partnered with key stakeholders to track financial performance, ensuring alignment with the Sheetfeeding sector's strategic objectives.
Group Property Finance Analyst
DS Smith
Remote, United Kingdom
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Led a cross-divisional team to create DS Smith’s first comprehensive property database, setting a new standard for property data management.
- Collaborated with divisional colleagues to ensure accurate, up-to-date property records across all company sites.
- Facilitated cross-divisional workshops to guide and engage teams on project objectives and local data input requirements.
- Consulted with senior management across countries and divisions to implement strategic real estate segmentation.
- Acted as the primary contact for property disposals, working with external partners to manage valuations, marketing, and negotiations.
- Provided regular updates to the Group Property Director on the database status, property disposals, and other strategic projects.
Divisional Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst
DS Smith
Remote, United Kingdom
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Developed, implemented, and managed key financial reports, analyzing performance against forecast, budget, and prior year benchmarks, and investigating variances to inform strategic adjustments.
- Created and automated a project dashboard, reducing preparation time by 94% and enhancing real-time data accessibility for decision-making.
- Prepared ad hoc presentations, reports, and analyses for the Divisional Managing Director, providing insights to support executive decisions.
- Led an investigative project into DS Smith's energy entities at the Finance Director’s request, delivering a comprehensive analysis of energy plant operations and financial impacts.
- Provided the DS Smith Recycling Division with its first in-depth analysis of the Paper for Recycling (PfR) market post-China ban, supporting market positioning and procurement strategies.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders, including the Head of Hedging and general managers, to align financial insights with operational strategies for energy assets.
North Europe Commercial Analyst
DS Smith
Birmingham, United Kingdom
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Created a versatile regional reporting format, adaptable to diverse stakeholders from local sales managers to regional managing directors.
- Prepared detailed regional reports for the Divisional Sales, Marketing, and Innovation team, supporting data-driven decision-making.
- Supported the Regional Commercial Operations Manager in consolidating regional customer budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment across countries and divisions.
- Collaborated on post-COVID policy development as part of a company-wide committee, contributing to strategic changes and operational resilience.
- Conducted in-depth analyses of regional performance, identifying trends and opportunities to support commercial strategy.
- Acted as a liaison between regional teams, ensuring cohesive communication and alignment on commercial goals across North Europe.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Business, Concentration in Global Financial Management and Systems
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada04-2019
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Université Libre De Bruxelles, Solvay Business School of Economics And Management
Brussels, Belgium06.2018
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Budget Management
- Project Leadership
- Data Automation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Reporting
- Market Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Change Management
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate
- Dual Nationality Canada-United Kingdom
Certification
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Timeline
Senior Analyst, Operations Finance
Canopy Growth
08.2023 - Current
Financial Analyst
Nanometrics Inc
08.2022 - 08.2023
Co-Founder
Pine Festival Limited
09.2021 - 09.2024
Sector Financial Analyst
DS Smith
09.2021 - 08.2022
Group Property Finance Analyst
DS Smith
01.2021 - 12.2021
Divisional Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst
DS Smith
09.2020 - 09.2021
North Europe Commercial Analyst
DS Smith
09.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Business, Concentration in Global Financial Management and Systems
Carleton University
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Université Libre De Bruxelles, Solvay Business School of Economics And Management
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