Project Control Officer

FP Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

FP Inc. in Downtown Toronto is seeking a Project Control Officer to manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for EDO programs within a major bank environment.

The role requires coordination of budgets, business cases, and portfolio status, and providing financial guidance to delivery managers. Hybrid work arrangement in Downtown Toronto and an 11-month contract with a competitive hourly rate, reflecting experience in financial project management and governance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of financial project management experience in large enterprises, preferably in banking.
• Proven track record managing financials for high-complexity projects with budgets of $10M+.
• Understanding of Agile project management principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manages EDO financial processes including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and portfolio status tracking.
• Leads comprehensive financial review and analysis to benchmark performance against objectives.
• Prepares and supports EDO annual budget proposals and business cases.
• Advises delivery managers and project controls on consolidated financial reporting.

Skills

Financial project management

Agile project management

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline

Tools

CA PPM

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid | Downtown, Toronto

Duration: 11 Months

Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is looking for a Project Control Officer to manage the preparation of the EDO annual budget proposal, covering volume growth, operating expenses, and project budgets, in the context of EDO business objectives, opportunities, and historical performance patterns. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

• Manages EDO financial processes, including budgeting, financial planning and forecasting, financial reporting, contract and vendor management, invoice processing and tracking, financial consolidation, and project and portfolio status tracking.
• Leads comprehensive financial review, analysis, and evaluation of EDO performance and reporting, highlighting significant trends, performance measures, and developments. Measures performance against established benchmarks, including the Bank’s strategic and business objectives and the expected returns on specific expenditures. Reports are used primarily by EDO management and the Bank’s Executive Management; commentary must be relevant to these audiences and provide an information framework for decision-making and management action.
• Manages the preparation of the EDO annual budget proposal, covering volume growth, operating expenses, and project budgets, in the context of EDO business objectives, opportunities, and historical performance patterns.
• Supports preparation of EDO annual Business Cases based on EDO business priorities.
• Prepares, supports, and advises EDO Delivery Managers, Project Managers, and Project Control Officers on consolidated project portfolio status and financial reporting.
• Creates project plans and manages dependencies in accordance with project team needs.
• Provides ongoing, responsive, and professional financial management advice, recommendations, and support to the EDO VP, including the preparation, presentation, and review of financial information related to EDO results.
• Contributes to team success in alignment with the Governance and Regulatory Compliance team by supporting colleagues, contributing individually, and sharing responsibility for achieving team objectives.
• Participates in EDO audit processes to ensure full cooperation and that reviews are completed successfully within the specified timeframe.
• Monitors and oversees established internal processes and controls, and identifies and develops new processes aligned with EDO policies, processes, and roadmap.
• Provides ongoing direction, coaching, and support to the team, including regular feedback and guidance to ensure timely delivery of departmental objectives.
• Participates in establishing project scope to ensure focus on delivery.
• Supports resource requirement identification and expectation management.

Must Have Skills:

• 5-7 years of financial project management experience in large enterprises, preferably in the banking industry
• Proven track record managing financials for high-complexity, high-risk projects with large budgets ($10M+)
• Understanding of Agile project management principles and practices, with experience managing projects in an Agile environment
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., CA PPM, MS Project, PowerPoint) and techniques

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• PMP certification
• Vendor management experience

  Soft Skills Required:

  • Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Mature interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with and influence professionals at all levels

  Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline

  FP Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. In accordance with the requirements set out in the Employment Standards Act, FP Inc. hereby declares that AI is utilized in the screening process for this position. The hourly compensation range for this role is $60/hr -$73/hr. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.