Finance Manager

TD Bank Group; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a skilled finance professional to drive strategic analysis and performance insights. The role requires collaborating with various teams to develop financial plans and metrics, while fostering an environment geared towards quality service and teamwork. This opportunity offers growth and the chance to leverage advanced analytics in a dynamic banking environment.

Benefits

Career development programs

Health and well-being benefits

Flexible work opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Training and onboarding support

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in finance or business analysis.
• Undergraduate degree required; accounting or financial designation preferred.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial performance and develop strategic insights.
• Lead in creating and implementing financial models and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with business partners to align on strategic objectives.

Skills

Data Analysis

Business Strategy

Financial Analysis

Data Visualization

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

Accounting or financial designation

Job description

Work Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:
37.5

Line of Business:
Finance

Pay Details:
$91,200 - $136,800 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

CUSTOMER

• Work closely with business partners to gain deep understanding of the business and relevant objectives in order to contribute to the strategic direction of respective business and/or the enterprise
• Formulate relevant and meaningful data analysis through comprehensive data visualization tools, profiling tools, segmentation, as well as leveraging advanced modeling and analytics
• Lead on the interpretation of complex business issues, generate multifaceted insights and identify opportunities to help drive business growth or address business/enterprise needs
• Effectively communicate relevant / meaningful recommendations on a range of finance management issues or related operational processes to all levels within the organization
• Act as a subject matter expert for LOB Finance area supported and provide guidance/ advice and recommendations to support dealings with internal / external partners
• Identify and develop key business performance measures or metrics for own area and ensure benchmark / best practice information is shared with appropriate parties
• Work to maximize shareholder value by developing key strategies / tactics for own unit and by conducting business and/or financial analysis to support key business decisions and the achievement of business partner or department objectives
• Leverage advanced data and analytics where possible to ensure business leaders are provided with comprehensive information to enable strategic decision support
• Develop and/or assess significant business cases / new initiatives applying expertise and ensuring criteria for own area are met (e.g., taxation, accounting practices, forecasted rates of return, evaluate outcomes, test assumptions, interface with others for appropriate input, identify benchmarks)
• Proactively partner and support the business to develop business, financial, operational, or organizational strategy for the organization
• Ensure alignment between business segment and enterprise goals / thresholds
• Provide strategic insights & propose solutions for the organizations they support that deliver superior risk adjusted profitability
• Create "story-telling" presentations on business performance (competitive analysis, etc.)
• Acts as a catalyst in driving forward initiatives critical to delivering strategy
• Develop and implement growth strategies
• Partner with the business to develop financial plans and forecasts
• Apply management-level focus

SHAREHOLDER

• Acts as a respectful "challenger" to provide alternative points of view
• Lead the development / implementation of new financial models, operating service standards, methodologies, frameworks and paradigms to support on-going reporting, audit and/or analysis functions for own area
• Synthesize complex and vast amount of information and translate into actionable insights and strategy
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, acting as custodians of cost
• Adhere to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for our business area
• Ensure respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities
• Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality and privacy; escalate issues where appropriate
• Ensure business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements (e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical control of assets)
• Participate in cross-functional / enterprise / initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations
• Conduct internal and external research projects; support the development/ delivery of presentations / communications to management or broader audience
• Conduct meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs/ policies/ practices
• Monitor service, productivity and assess efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exist
• Identify / recommend / support the implementation of actions / remediation plans to address performance / risk /governance issues
• Actively manage relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
• Maintain a culture of risk based management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

EMPLOYEE / TEAM

• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Provide thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keep others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contribute to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices.
• Lead, motivate and develop relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships.
• Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

BREADTH & DEPTH:

• Scope of role may have pan-business impact and focus is on comprehensive reviews, specialized analysis, audits and/or initiatives with a yearly time span
• Accountable for conducting financial analysis / research, reviews and/or audits to support functional goals / objectives
• May act as interface with Finance partners/ leaders and external parties
• Serves as a source of advice to senior management in field of specialty; may lead team(s) of related specialists/experts
• Undertakes and completes a variety of complex projects and initiatives requiring seasoned business partner specialist knowledge and/or the integration of cross functional processes within own area of expertise
• Work is guided by policies and industry standards/methods
• Requires innovative thinking to develop new solutions
• Communicates difficult concepts; converts information to compelling business context and advice; influences and gains alignment across increasingly senior stakeholders
• Works autonomously as the lead and guides others within area of expertise
• Generally reports to a Senior Manager or above

EXPERIENCE AND / OR EDUCATION

• Undergraduate degree
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Accounting or financial designation preferred

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.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

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