Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis- Capital

Career Opportunity

We have a great opportunity in Finance Department. We are currently seeking an experienced Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

What You Will Do

As the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis - Capital you will be responsible for providing leadership and effective management of a team providing corporate financial planning, budgeting, financial management and control services to senior management and the Board, involving the planning, development, management, analysis and recommendation of the TTC's multi-year financial plans, annual 10-year Capital Budget and Plan, 15-year Capital Investment Plan, and capital and financial performance metrics related to the delivery of state of good repair and major capital programs.

You will collaborate with the CEO's Office on inter-governmental capital funding advocacy and ensure related audits and reporting is in compliance with all applicable funding agreements. In partnership with other senior management, this role will also support the integration of business planning, capital planning & budgeting, and enterprise asset management to enable end-to-end lifecycle management of TTC's capital asset portfolio and reporting as required.

As well, support numerous transformational programs including the TTC's Finance Transformation and SAP Implementation programs, contributes to corporate business training programs, and collaborates with Business Partner Support to improve service delivery to Finance's Business Partners, increase operational and financial performance, minimize risk and ensure leading practices are employed at the TTC.

Oversee the planning, development, launch and management of the annual capital budgeting process, including related strategies, policies, directions, guidelines, templates, tools, training, schedules, review meetings, deadlines, issues resolution, decision-tracking, communications and briefings across the organization.

Manage, train and coach staff in their knowledge, development and application of budgetary and other key policies, legislation, analytical, procedural techniques, information and reporting requirements, in order to optimize budgetary planning & control, and use of corporate systems & tools that facilitate analysis, consolidation and reporting of budgets and performance

In addition to the above you will promote a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers in accordance with TTC's commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC's policies.

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a related discipline, combined with extensive experience performing duties related to the key objectives of the position, OR a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
• Extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, analysis and management; performance measurement; strategic and business planning support and evaluation; and policy development, in a large public or private sector organization
• Proven experience in a corporate oversight role leading operating and/or capital budget formulation, with extensive knowledge of generally accepted budgeting principles, techniques, and systems in a large public organization
• Extensive experience in preparing comprehensive reports and analyzing, interpreting and summarizing information for the purpose of supporting decision making regarding financial, budgetary, policy and/or service issues; excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing reports and delivering presentations with complex technical information to senior leadership teams
• Experience with enterprise-wide financial and budgeting systems, preferably SAP
• Expert knowledge in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel (including Macros, Pivot Tables, Lookup, and Data Analysis functions) and other computerized applications related to financial planning, budgeting, accounting, costing and cost control
• A professional accounting designation would be considered an asset
• Good understanding of governance and accountability frameworks, principles, and application, preferably in a large public sector organization
• Proven track record of developing a high-performing team, including coaching, mentoring and providing business, financial and technical guidance to staff
• Strong research, analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with the capacity to understand complex financial, service, operating and policy issues, program interrelationships and the potential results and outcomes of policy actions and the ability to conceptualize and develop options and recommendations to support decision making
• Ability to develop effective relationships both internally and externally, with staff at all levels, especially with senior leaders, other levels of government, and external organizations
• Superior problem solving and analytical abilities in order to assess, analyze and effectively interpret large quantities of data and information from a variety of sources to support decision-making, budgeting, scenario modelling, accurate reporting, financial controls and corporate policies
• Ability to manage competing priorities and demands in a rapidly changing environment

What Skills Do You Bring?

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues' well-being.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially