New Posting - Greater Toronto Airports Authority

Manager, Business Planning & Analysis
Greater Toronto Airports Authority   Toronto, ON Full-time, Permanent

Reporting to the Treasurer and with a dotted line reporting to a functional business unit this role’s primary function is to provide financial and analytical support to the respective business unit. This person is the key go-to resource and business support partner for the business unit for financial and analytical support of the annual budget and periodic forecasts, expense variance analysis, business case development (including capital project support), report development, data analysis, metric/KPI development and tracking, and ad-hoc requests. This role would act as liaison between the business unit and all other finance functions (other department support roles, planning, reporting, decision support, capital management, risk management, procurement, and controllers group). Job Description • Provide leadership/management and coaching/mentoring to direct report(s) • Manage and oversee work performed by other business or finance personnel if/when project work led outside of this role • Oversee the budgeting and forecasting process coordinating with other finance roles including development of Operating Plans • Manage the preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial reports • Perform variance analysis on actual versus budgeted results, and make recommendations for budget management/mitigation opportunities • Financial analysis and reporting to support senior management’s business performance • Develop and track metrics/KPIs/BPIs as required • Create and maintain financial models to support business planning and sound decision making • Prepare and communicate analyses, presentations, and business reports to finance and business leaders • Act as primary liaison for the business unit and all other finance teams • Educate department leaders and staff on financial processes, procedures, calendars • Oversee the contract data • Manage information systems with responsibility for entry and accuracy of data • Responsible for being a customer centric Leader with respect to the Mission, Vision, Values and Beliefs Job Requirements Qualifications: • Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce, or other relevant field preferred • Professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) required • Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated experience in financial reporting for publically accountable enterprises, internal controls over financial reporting and other accounting related tasks • Minimum two (2) years of experience in People Management • Industry experience or industry related experience (aviation, transportation, etc.) will be considered an asset • Demonstrated experience working in a customer centric environment • Must be able to obtain and retain a Transportation Security Clearance Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present financial materials in a logical and organized manner to various levels of Management • Exceptional ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally • Highly flexible and team oriented person • Constructively challenge the status quo, and drive continuous improvement efforts • Ability to manage multiple tasks and strict deadlines • Accuracy and attention to detail • Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team • Strong technical skills and in depth knowledge of Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. • Excellent and practical knowledge of Canadian Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and internal controls over financial reporting framework • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint • Experience with Oracle ERP system considered an asset For further information, or to apply, please click here