Senior Finance Analyst - ERE Finance

Posted:
10/11/2024, 5:21:07 AM

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

Experience Level(s):
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 Enterprise Real Estate (ERE) business provides support to the entire Bank’s operating space from Branches and Stores to all the office space across North America.

The ERE Finance team is responsible for providing financial support, analysis, reporting, guidance and strategic advice and decision support to Real Estate management as follows:

  • Own and deliver detailed, innovative, and accurate reporting on actual performance; deep dives into current performance, well-managed forecasts along with recommendations for needed action

  • Own and deliver financial management materials, support analyses for business cases or strategy discussions, continuously enhance reporting and provide strategic insights and advice

  • Ensure financial controls (policy, attestations, accruals, PCAs) are in place to provide a well-managed and accurate P&L

  • Ensure segment allocations are fair, communicated clearly, reviewed periodically, and adjusted when needed

Job Description:

Reporting to the Senior Manager Finance, this position is responsible for taking a significant role in the Canadian Corporate Real Estate portfolio performance and expense management functions.

 
This position requires someone with excellent analytical and technical skills who has the ability to recognize issues and take practical corrective action. Proven skills in handling multiple tasks and working within specified timelines are required. The candidate must possess excellent business acumen and be able to develop positive working relationships with the areas supported.


Specific responsibilities include:

  • Perform monthly analysis and reporting of expenses for Canadian Corporate Real Estate portfolio. Includes both P& and capital spend.

  • Support preparation of expense reporting packages including slide decks, dashboards, flash reports and ad-hoc analysis as required.

  • Take a proactive role in the quarterly expense forecasting and annual planning processes. Coordinate with various stakeholders and ensure a robust forecast and plan is built up, reviewed and agreed upon with the business.

  • Develop and maintain solid and effective working relationship with Business Partners, Segment Finance, Enterprise Decision Support and other stakeholders.

  • Be pro-active in seeking areas for process improvements/automations to streamline overall workflow of finance processes.

  • Demonstrate questioning mindset and proactively investigate variances from expected results and assist in timely resolution of issues and escalate any issues, if required, to the Senior Manager and AVP as needed.

  • Gain a thorough understanding of the portfolio; identify and understand risks and challenges and make value-added recommendations and advice

  • Gain thorough knowledge of the systems used for expense reporting and analysis, identify and implement process improvements that will result in increased effectiveness.

  • Assist the team in enhancements on expense automation, report centralization and standardization and other process initiatives.

Job Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree with an accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA) preferred.

  • Have a good understanding of accounting principles and standards, including IFRS.  Working experience with Lease accounting is an asset.

  • 3+ years in Finance/Management Reporting experience including planning, forecasting and variance analysis.

  • Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with business partners

  • Strong verbal and written communicator

  • High level of proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

  • Understanding of the Bank’s management and financial reporting processes, and knowledge of the Bank’s financial reporting system and latest tools (including Hyperion, Alteryx and Tableau) is a strong asset.

  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Strong comfort level in presenting to executives

  • Ability to proactively follow up on identified issues and work toward resolution as well as identify process improvement opportunities.

  • Proficient in time management and demonstrated adaptability when changes are required

  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision in an unstructured and fast-paced 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
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We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

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