Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

MANAGER, FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS
CORPORATE SERVICES

The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) works closely with Society’s senior leadership and functional leaders in a fast-paced environment to develop forecasts and financial plans, analyse operational results and provide insights to inform decision-making. This role also acts as a business partner with functional leaders to ensure fiscal responsibility and financial sustainability. 

  MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES   Budgeting and Forecasting

• Responsible for development of preliminary and final budget packages, manages all stages of the work until budget approval. 
• Leads financial forecast update process, coordinates input from various stakeholders and presents results to leadership.
• Ensures quality and reliability of financial data and methodologies through rigorous review and validation.

  Strategic Financial Analysis

• Responsible for the preparation of internal and external reports, effectively communicates variance analysis to functional leaders, provides support for the development and implementation of mitigating strategies, and diligently monitors results.
• Demonstrates expertise in building complex financial models and conducting rigorous analyses. Prepares insightful commentary and reports tailored to the specific needs of diverse stakeholders.
• Drives improvement initiatives through collaboration, proactively assesses financial risks and opportunities. Formulates mitigation strategies.

  Supervisory Duties

• Leads, mentors and manages assigned staff. Champions a culture of professional excellence.
• Develops, maintains, and implements the team’s succession plan. 
• Ensures Society’s policies, procedures, guidelines and professional standards are adhered to by staff; communicates relevant changes in agency policy and professional practices; identifies and resolves current and on-going challenges, issues and concerns.

Other

• Collaborates with the Accounting Manager and other team members to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Ensures compliance with applicable legislation, policies and procedures. 
• Ensures Society’s Code of Ethics, Confidentiality, Anti-Oppression/ Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination policies, etc. are incorporated into self and team.
• Works in a safe manner in accordance with the Society’s health and safety policies and procedures and all relevant legislation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS   Education and Experience

• University degree in a related field, and
• A recognized accounting designation, such as CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) and is a current member in good standing, and
• Six (6) years of recent experience in a senior accounting position with specialized experience in financial planning, budgeting, analysis, and forecasting.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to apply strategic, critical and analytical thinking.
• Proven leadership and team development skills with a growth mindset.
• Demonstrated excellent consensus building skills in collaborative environments with tact and diplomacy.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where adaptability and agility are key.
• Excellent proactive work planning skills and efficient utilization of resources.
• Experienced in innovation and change management.

Assets

• Previous government, Broader Public Sector or not-for-profit working experience.
• Previous experience implementing Six Sigma lean principles.
• Previous experience in a unionized environment.
• Bilingual in French and English, an asset  

OTHER INFORMATION  

Accommodation at CAST

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at 416-924-4640 x2030. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.  

Equity Hiring Strategy and Application Process   

The Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAS of Toronto) is committed to employing a workforce that is reflective of the population of Toronto as well as the diverse communities we serve. Our Equity Hiring Strategy is deemed to be a Special Program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.  

• All qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply to this job posting.  

For management postings under our Equity Hiring Strategy, applicants will be considered as follows: 

1. Internal qualified applicants who self-identify as being part of one or more of the following under-represented groups: 2SLGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, racialized (visible minority) and/or women. 
2. All internal qualified applicants 
3. External qualified applicants who self-identify as being part of one or more of the following under-represented groups: 2SLGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, racialized (visible minority) and/or women
4. All external qualified applicants

During the online application process, applicants will have the opportunity to complete the Employment Equity questionnaire, to indicate if they self-identify as being part of one or more of the above under-represented groups. Answering the questionnaire is voluntary and all responses will be kept confidential and used only for the purposes outlined in this program. If the questionnaire is not completed by an applicant, they will not be considered as being from an equity seeking group.  

The information collected will help us identify qualified applicants from the listed under-represented groups as part of our Equity Hiring Strategy. In addition, information provided will be used to understand the diversity of candidates that apply to roles within CAS of Toronto. A summary of the responses to this questionnaire will be used to help assess application trends and inform the further development, accessibility and enrichment of our recruitment programs.    

Qualified applicants who are interested in this opportunity can apply for position by submitting their application consisting of a cover letter and resume by clicking the Apply button below (at www.torontocas.ca/careers), by fax (416-324-2400), or mail (30 Isabella Street, 5th Floor) to the attention of Human Resources.   

Applications for this position must be received in the Human Resources Department, NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025.