Senior Manager, Financial Analysis and Reporting

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our DCFO Office Financial Planning Analysis and Reporting team is looking for a Senior Manager. This incumbent provides leadership in the development delivery and management of the Metrolinx quarterly operating forecast monthly business performance results and strategic objectives enabling Metrolinx to achieve its strategic objectives within its multi-billion operating budget allocation. Oversees the advancement and management of the management reporting systems used organization-wide for Budgeting Forecasting and Reporting. Champions the advancement of financial analytics within the organization through data exploration data visualization and the design of self-service analytical models to enhance management decision support.

What will I be doing

Oversees the monthly Business Performance Reporting for the organization which measures the achievement of financial results and key performance indicators underpinning the organizations Strategic Objectives. Introduces innovative financial performance targets to drive senior leadership and organization behaviour (e.g. Strategic Objective P&L reporting to Operating Units to promote senior management challenge of resource allocation across the organization).
Leads quarterly forecasts for the organization holding challenge functions to ensure opportunities are appropriately assessed and quantified and developing a strategic approach to balancing the forecast through risk evaluation and mitigation.
Leads the financial analysis and reporting team providing oversight and direction on the collection and interpretation of data for the analyses and reports the type of information to included in the presentation and reports the level of sophistication of the target audience and works to resolve any issues the team may have in delivering the analysis and reports.
Leads financial cost modelling and analyses at the organization level providing leadership guidance and standardization of approaches to complex and high-profile areas (e.g. Labour vacancy savings targets labour capitalization and burden modelling)
Provides strategic advice and leadership on the evolution of a forecasting and reporting culture within Metrolinx to drive cost control behaviour which optimizes resource management and continuously looks for cost efficiencies to meet our strategic objectives.
Oversees the advancement and ongoing management of the Hyperion Planning System (and OneStream once implemented) used for the organizations multi-year operating budget the quarterly forecast and financial analysis and reporting
Builds collaborative relationships with business units in the development of their labour budgets for workforce planning their operating budgets and forecasts as well as providing a high level of expertise and advice on labour capitalization modelling as well as other relevant financial policies and procedures.
Advances new innovative financial analytics and data visualization techniques to support superior financial decision-making organization-wide.
Leads a team of managers and senior financial analysts non-bargaining unit staff members
Demonstrates leadership and core competencies
Provides leadership oversight and direction to staff and project teams (e.g. defining team member roles responsibilities and expectations); delivers timely feedback to ensure a cohesive operational unit and the optimum use of team skills; manages staff and monitors work assignments to ensure adherence to timelines; monitors the achievement of performance objectives; develops and implements action plans to address performance gaps; oversees staff career development plans

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

Completion of a degree in Business Accounting or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent
Demonstrated years of related experience
Knowledge of financial planning budget development methods techniques procedures policies and processes to: act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders with the ability to provide authoritative business planning and financial advice to support executive decision-making; applying relevant business planning and budget development methodologies and frameworks; providing verbal briefings to senior management
Knowledge of the principles of accountability and risk management along with key performance measurement methodologies practices and techniques to lead the development and delivery of divisional objectives annual business plan KPI targets risks and multi-year budget
Managerial and leadership skills to manage and motivate a team set priorities high standards and clear expectations
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and government decision-making and approval processes government estimates appropriations and budget development directives and processes
Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to provide advice and expertise develop working relationships and conduct meetings/presentations with senior management (both internal and external to the organization)
Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify potentially contentious issues anticipate adverse effects risks and potential problems and develop solutions

Dont Meet Every Requirement

If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email @.

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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Required Experience:

Senior Manager

Description Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to T...