Group Manager, Finance - IDPP

Posted:
10/7/2024, 2:31:14 AM

Location(s):
Ontario, Canada ⋅ Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Work Location:

Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Finance

Pay Details:

We’re committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with a member of our HR Team and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.

Job Description:

Department Overview:

The DaaS Finance team provides financial support, analysis, reporting, guidance, strategic advice and decision support to P&T management as follows:

  • Proactive financial leadership resulting in achievement of P&T business and financial objectives and budget.
  • Develop, manage, and deliver an effective performance management framework to P&T management, focused on key (industry standard) cost drivers and metrics.
  • Deliver financial reporting of results and trends, including operational and strategic advice and recommendations.
  • Develop, implement, and communicate effective processes for expense management.

We are currently looking to fill a vacancy in the Finance team within IDPP supporting specifically DaaS Platforms.  Data as a Service (DaaS) is an enterprise-wide data management improvement initiative that brings business data technology resources together to maximize customer and colleague benefit. DaaS supports the data needs of all Lines of Businesses (Canadian Personal Banking, TD Bank Americas Most Convenient Bank, TD Wealth and TD Insurance).

Job Description:

The successful candidate for this position will report to the Senior Manager, Finance. Their objective is to provide financial and business analysis and support DaaS Platforms. The Finance Manager must be a driver with strong leadership / communication skills and have experience in leading and delivering value added business analysis, advice, and guidance. Candidates must be committed to professionalism, highly organized, able to see the big picture while paying attention to small details.

  • Lead and oversee the development of monthly and quarterly operating result packages. Conduct graduated analysis on monthly results and provide value add advice, and guidance.
  • Support in providing strategic portfolio analysis & insight for various senior executive/management teams. This requires the consolidation of data from various financial sources and the ability to transform financial data into meaningful and actionable recommendations.
  • Provide thought leadership and drive change by building stronger relationships with key business partners and the development of new value-added project analytics.
  • Participate in Quarter Business Reviews (QBRs) quarterly and PI planning for Platforms.
  • Work with senior management and lead in the development / implementation of new financial models, methodologies to support the business in understanding the financial impact of their decisions.
  • Promote a positive work environment that encourages productivity, innovation, creativity, teamwork, analysis, and advice – act as a role model.
  • Be a leader in forecasting & planning by further building process excellence and leveraging partners to provide value add to the business.
  • Liaise with senior management and decision support team during the planning process to ensure initiatives are effectively incorporated into the business Annual Plan.       
  • Provide leadership and support to the DaaS Platform Finance team, fostering a positive and rewarding work environment

Job Requirements:

  • Business and/or accounting designation strongly preferred or working towards designation (MBA/CFA/CMA/CGA/CA).
  • Experience using Financial and Project Management systems (i.e., CA PPM, Hyperion)
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Excel (Power Pivot), MS Word, MS Power Point and Outlook.
  • Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities – ability to combine inputs into clear, concise analysis and ultimately business decisions.
  • Strong leadership capabilities to work effectively with senior executives.
  • Ability to lead and manage in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.
  • Proactive self-starter with the ability to see business opportunities warranting further review & analysis.
  • Excellent analytical, logical, and organizational skills are needed - able to provide clear and concise summaries of relevant data, observations, and recommendations to management (turns complexity into simplicity).
  • Ability to lead and manage change.
  • Organizational awareness and the ability to balance the viewpoints of Finance and the business units.
  • Strong relationship management and advisory skills are needed to support business partners and assist them with overcoming challenges.
  • Ability to influence and motivate others, including those who do not have a direct reporting relationship.
  • Ability to negotiate, problem solve and make decisions.
  • Ability to prioritize competing requests and multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
 

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process 
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.


Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet