Director of Finance

EY; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee finance activities across multiple business lines. This pivotal role involves collaborating with senior leaders to drive strategic execution and deliver finance solutions. You will leverage your extensive experience and analytical skills to provide insights and recommendations, manage budgets, and enhance service delivery. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion while offering competitive compensation and a supportive work environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic market.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health coverage

Pension plans

Generous vacation policies

Wellness programs

Flexible work arrangements

Learning opportunities

Support and coaching

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in finance.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance activities across various business lines.
• Prepare and consolidate annual budgets and forecasts.
• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Decision-Making

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Collaboration

Education

CPA or equivalent professional certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of yourself. We value your unique voice and perspective to help EY improve and to create a better working world for all.

The Opportunity

The Director of Finance for Canada oversees all finance activities across various business lines (Assurance, Consulting, EYP, Tax) and finance functions (Controlling, Markets Finance). Reporting to the CFO, this role supports the Executive Committee, Service Line Managing Partners, and other senior leaders. The individual understands the firm's strategy and drives the delivery of finance solutions and services, collaborating across service lines and national functions to support strategic execution. They also work with global finance leaders to provide insights, analytical support, internal controls, reporting solutions, and best practices sharing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Enable financial processes to deliver accurate metrics supporting strategic plans, including new services and assets.
2. Review and analyze financial metrics such as revenue, gross margin, utilization, leverage, expenses, and exposure, providing insights and improvement recommendations.
3. Prepare, review, and consolidate annual budgets and forecasts.
4. Provide strategic financial input on decision-making, including financial results, historical performance, and future estimates.
5. Support leadership in managing engagement economics, billing, collection, and revenue days.
6. Maintain internal controls over financial reporting and measurement.
7. Support the Canadian CFO by promoting best practices and solutions across Canada.
8. Lead and participate in firm-wide finance initiatives.
9. Demonstrate leadership in delivering strategic finance and operational initiatives across service lines.
10. Manage and develop a team of finance professionals in Canada.

Analytical/Decision-Making Responsibilities

1. Apply strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities.
2. Collaborate with other national functions to support the CFO, executive team, and leadership.
3. Operate in a dynamic market environment, continuously assessing financial drivers.
4. Advise on financial performance versus plans using analytics like trend analysis and scenario modeling.

Leadership and Coaching

1. Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
2. Work collaboratively with senior leaders locally and globally.
3. Lead and implement business change initiatives successfully.
4. Build, lead, and mentor a team of finance professionals.

Client Service

1. Embed trusted advisor practices within the finance team.
2. Focus on analysis, advice, and solutions, leveraging emerging technologies like AI.
3. Enhance service delivery through collaboration and best practices.

Analysis, Modeling & Advice

1. Communicate financial performance clearly and concisely.
2. Analyze market and financial trends to inform decisions.
3. Apply sound financial practices and seek operational excellence.

Qualifications

1. CPA or equivalent professional certification is required.
2. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
3. SAP experience is preferred.
4. Knowledge of EY’s services, service lines, and market landscape is beneficial; EY experience is a plus.

Certification Requirements

CPA or equivalent certification.

What We Offer

Our Total Rewards package supports a high-performance culture where everyone can achieve their potential. It includes competitive compensation, comprehensive health coverage, pension plans, generous vacation policies, and wellness programs. We also offer support and coaching, learning opportunities, and flexible work arrangements.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and belonging. We actively promote initiatives for racial justice, gender equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, neuroinclusion, accessibility, and Indigenous reconciliation. Our diversity enriches our culture and drives our success.

EY | Building a Better Working World

EY aims to create long-term value through trust and innovation, with teams in over 150 countries providing assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transaction services. We ask better questions to solve complex global issues.