Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis and Decision Support

Toronto Community Housing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent community housing organization in Toronto seeks a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead annual budgeting processes and provide financial guidance. The role requires an expert in financial modeling and significant experience in real estate management. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Finance or related field and an accounting designation. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental benefits

Paid annual vacation

Employee assistance program

Training reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years of general and administration costs analysis experience.
• Expert level knowledge in Excel macros and formulas.
• Extensive knowledge in real estate property management and planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual budgeting process and support business units' budgeting.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external users.
• Lead the team in developing financial models and ad-hoc financial analysis.

Skills

Financial modeling

Cash flow reporting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

University degree in Mathematics, Finance, or Commerce

Accounting designation (e.g., CA, CMA, CGA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Yardi budgeting module

Job description

Overview

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis and Decision Support — Toronto Community Housing

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including :

• Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities;
• Minimum four (4) weeks of paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service;
• Four (4) paid personal days per year; defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Health and dental benefits, including a health spending account available upon your start date;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary);
• Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year;
• Fitness membership discount

Role Details

• Division : Finance
• Vacancy Type : Full-time Permanent
• Affiliation : Non-Union : Management & Exempt
• Grade / Contract Length : 08
• Number of Vacancies : 1
• Salary / Hourly Range : 120,878 - 145,054
• Hiring Range / Wage : 120,878 - 132,966
• Work Details (Days / Hours) : Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours
• Deadline To Apply : 9 / 25 / 25

What You'll Do

• Manage and lead the annual budgeting process, including :
• acting as the financial subject matter expert supporting the development of each business unit’s budget
• consulting with the FP&A counterpart at the City of Toronto
• prepare reports and presentation materials to various internal and external users
• Function as the primary financial liaison with departmental leads monthly to :
• ensure timely and accurate delivery of business units’ variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
• review the month’s financial performance against budget with the business unit leads, providing financial guidance and / or interpretation of the department’s financial performance
• support the business units in their forecast for the balance of the year and continuously improve departmental forecast submissions
• Manage preparation of corporate financial performance reports, identifying and providing commentary on key drivers, drafting annual business operating budget and capital plan, cash flow reporting, liquidity analysis and overall quarterly forecasts
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to direct reports
• Lead the team in the development and maintenance of financial models to support the decision-making process; provide ad-hoc financial analysis, modelling, and reporting as needed to support business decisions

What You'll Need

• University degree in Mathematics, Finance, or Commerce
• Accounting designation (e.g., CA, CMA, CGA)
• Minimum of 6-8 years of corporate general and administration costs analysis experience with strong cash flow reporting and analysis acumen
• Previous experience with Yardi and its budgeting module (preferred)
• Previous budgeting and forecast experience
• Expert level financial modeling (Microsoft Excel) and analysis skills
• Expert level knowledge in Excel macros and formulas
• Extensive knowledge in real estate property management, planning, and strategic planning
• Experience in residential real estate, multi-residential industry
• Extensive knowledge of consolidation, financial analysis, and financial instruments
• Familiar with affordable housing legislative, political, program and financing aspects
• Strong oral and written communication skills to engage with management, community, committee, or approval agency meetings
• Organizational skills to identify, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Client-driven, interpersonal, and negotiating skills
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative team in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment

Next Steps

Once you apply, we’ll review your resume and contact you if we believe your skills and experience will make you successful in the role. If you are selected to move forward, the process will include one or more interviews and / or assessments and reference checks.

Note: This job posting reflects current information and requirements for the role at Toronto Community Housing and may be subject to change.