Senior Group Manager- Finance

TD Securities; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,600 - 163,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement programs

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance programs

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee a team responsible for financial support and strategic advice. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in finance, possess strong analytical and leadership skills, and have a proven ability in developing relationships with business partners. This role offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement in financial processes and contribute significantly to risk management functions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance.
• Proven ability to develop relationships with business partners.
• Strong comfort level in presenting to executives.
• Ability to proactively follow up on identified issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly analysis and reporting of expenses.
• Lead the quarterly expense forecasting process.
• Develop and maintain appropriate reporting infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

People management

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in business

Professional designation (e.g., CPA preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Hyperion

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours: 37.5

Line Of Business: Finance

Pay Details: $115,600 - $163,200 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.

Overview

Corporate Segment Finance is responsible for developing and delivering financial strategy, information and management support to the corporate areas of TD Bank Financial Group. The team’s responsibilities and deliverables include management reporting, forecasting and planning, performance measurement and strategic business analysis.

This role will manage a team of finance professionals that provide financial support, analysis, reporting, guidance and strategic advice and decision support to the Risk Management functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the consolidation, reporting and analysis for monthly/quarterly operating results, planning & forecasting and productivity reporting
• Lead the development and review of presentation materials intended to communicate business results to executives
• Present insightful and relevant commentary to senior management on business results, forecast and plan to improve decision making. Summarize large amounts of information into meaningful key messages.
• Proactively identify business opportunities warranting further review and analysis; identify and assist business in solving any challenges
• Develop and maintain solid and effective working relationship with Business Partners, Segment Finance, Enterprise Strategy & Decision Support, Project delivery teams and other stakeholders
• Manage ad hoc requests and participate in special projects/initiatives
• Provide thought leadership and recommendations for identifying and implementing process improvements
• Act as a knowledge leader for each area’s finances and performance. Create and deliver ad‑hoc analyses, special projects/reports and training as required to aid partner

Description

Reporting to the Vice President, this position is responsible for taking a significant leadership role in the Risk management functions performance and expense management.

This position requires someone with excellent people, leadership, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to recognize issues and take practical corrective action. Proven skills in handling multiple tasks and working within specified timelines are required. The candidate must possess excellent business acumen and be able to develop positive working relationships with the areas supported.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Act as a subject‑matter expert for the portfolio; identify and understand risks and challenges and make value‑added recommendations and advice.
• Oversee monthly analysis and reporting of expenses for the portfolio.
• Lead the quarterly expense forecasting and annual planning processes. Coordinate with various stakeholders and ensure a robust forecast and plan is built up, reviewed and agreed upon with the business.
• Develop and maintain appropriate reporting infrastructure to drive transparency around expenses.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency by ensuring efficient processes, leveraging automation where appropriate.
• Develop and manage a team of Finance professionals capable of executing with excellence and providing meaningful financial insights

Job Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in business and relevant professional designation (a CPA is preferred)
• 10+ years of experience
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with business partners
• People Management experience
• Strong verbal and written communicator
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and professionalism when dealing with various internal partners
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong comfort level in presenting to executives
• Ability to proactively follow up on identified issues and work toward resolution
• High level of proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Understanding of financial reporting processes and latest tools (including Hyperion, Alteryx and Tableau)
• Must be able to think conceptually (“out‑of‑the‑box”) and have a high degree of attention for detail.
• Proficient in time management and demonstrated adaptability when changes are required
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision in an unstructured and fast‑paced environment.
• Assist the team in enhancements on expense automation, report centralization and standardization and other process initiatives

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

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.

Language Requirement (Quebec Only)

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