Director, Business Finance, Planning & Analytics

Greater Toronto Airports Authority; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent airport management authority in Toronto is hiring a Director, Business Finance, Planning and Analytics. This critical role involves leading financial planning, providing executive decision support, and transforming financial processes. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of finance experience, including significant leadership in FP&A, and must possess a CPA and/or CFA designation. The position offers a flexible hybrid work environment and active contributions to an innovative team.

Benefits

Group Health Benefits Program

Flexible hybrid work environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 7+ years leading FP&A teams.
• Proven track record of delivering executive decision support.
• Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and direct the full financial planning cycle.
• Serve as the primary finance partner to operational leaders and business unit VPs.
• Drive investment analysis and support effective decision-making.
• Elevate management reporting and develop executive dashboards.
• Champion process excellence and oversee month-end close processes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Finance Managers and Analysts.

Skills

Finance experience

Financial planning and analysis

Leadership

Advanced Financial Modeling

Executive storytelling

Scenario modeling

Stakeholder influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

CPA and/or CFA designation

Tools

Excel (Power Query/Pivot)

Visualization Tools (Power BI or equivalent)

EPM/ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now’s the time for your career to fly.

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 1,900 GTAA employees are working to create a next‑generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast‑growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community.
• Eligibility to participate in our Group Health Benefits Program.
• A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program.

What can you expect from this position?

The Director, Business Finance, Planning and Analytics is a critical senior finance leadership role that anchors the financial partnership for designated Business Units and corporate functions. This role exists to elevate the standard of financial planning, forecasting, and decision support across the enterprise. You will be tasked with leading a transformation, moving the team from manual, transactional reporting toward standardized, insight‑driven advisory. You will establish a single source of truth for performance drivers, strengthen the critical actuals‑to‑forecast feedback loop, and ensure all narratives presented to the executive team and the Board are robust and ready for decision‑making. This position is about providing clarity, challenging assumptions, and driving value realization across the organization.

As Director, Business Finance, Planning and Analytics, you will :

• Lead strategic planning and direct the full financial planning cycle, including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and multi‑year strategic plans. Set targets, integrate OpEx and CapEx, and ensure alignment with enterprise frameworks and priorities.
• Be a trusted business partner and serve as the primary finance partner to operational leaders and business unit VPs, translating business strategy into financially viable plans. This includes framing options, challenging assumptions, and leading scenario modeling for major strategic programs and investments.
• Drive decision support and lead the analysis for investment analysis, ROI assessments, and business case development, collaborating with Corporate Analytics and Capital Planning teams to enhance the rigor of financial decision‑making.
• Elevate management reporting and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting, develop standardized KPIs and executive dashboards, and produce executive packs and inputs to quarterly Board materials.
• Champion process excellence and oversee month‑end close processes, ensure strong internal controls, and maintain financial policy documentation. You will champion process optimization and automation to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team of Finance Managers and Analysts, embedding standardized frameworks and driving a culture of insight‑led work and professional growth.

This is the role for you, if you have :

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 7+ years leading FP&A / Business Finance teams.
• Proven track record of establishing standardized planning / reporting frameworks and delivering executive decision support.
• CPA and / or CFA designation is required.
• Expertise in Advanced Financial Modeling; proficiency in driver‑based planning and scenario / sensitivity analysis; mastery of Excel (Power Query / Pivot) and visualization tools (Power BI or equivalent); experience with EPM / ERP systems (e.g., SAP / Oracle).
• Strong capability in executive storytelling and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience in capital‑intensive and / or regulated environments (e.g., airport, transportation, infrastructure, utilities). Hands‑on experience with portfolio planning, benefits realization, and transforming a Business Finance function.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance.

The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

To Apply :

To fill this position, Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online ideally by December 10, 2025 at

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The GTAA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and the GTAA throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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