Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO); Toronto; Híbrido; CAD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) in Toronto seeks an experienced Senior Manager for a 12-month contract in Financial Planning & Analysis. You will own budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, partnering with senior leaders to drive cost efficiency and scalable finance processes.

You will build robust financial models for operating costs and investment fees, deliver insightful analyses, and advance data-driven decision support across the organization.

Qualificações

• 8+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance or financial analysis experience.
• Asset management or financial services background with cost-structure knowledge.
• Finance business partnering: translate data into concise recommendations.
• Advanced modelling and scenario analysis; expert Excel and strong PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of investment management fees; carried interest is an asset.
• Experience leading cross-functional finance/data/system transformation initiatives with controls and adoption.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and management reporting; Workday assets are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead annual budgeting, in-year forecasting and long-term planning aligned to strategic priorities.
• Partner with investment and corporate leaders to provide actionable insight on costs and risks.
• Develop and maintaining robust financial models for operating costs and fees.
• Produce high-quality reporting and presentations for the CFO and Board.
• Lead cost analysis of external manager fees and carried interest opportunities.
• Advance a source-of-truth approach for cost data governance and reporting.
• Support external cost benchmarking and cost-position analysis against peers.
• Drive finance and systems transformation initiatives with strong controls and adoption.

Conhecimentos

Finance business partnering

Executive reporting

Cost management

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Ferramentas

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Python

Workday Adaptive Planning

Workday Financial Management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At IMCO, our talent is among the best! IMCO offers a uniquely stimulating and rewarding environment where you can help build and drive organizational transformation, all while seeking to challenge yourself, learn, and grow your career.

Our culture is built on collaboration and passion, with a shared commitment to delivering lasting value to the clients we serve. Located in downtown Toronto, our vision is to be the partner of choice for Ontario's public sector funds and to build a high-performing, value-driven asset management firm.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. If you are ready to deliver best-in-class service and join a collaborative, motivated and fun team of professionals, IMCO offers the opportunity to do impactful work and broaden your expertise.

If you're looking to use your expertise to drive strategic outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a 12 month contract position beginning January 2027.

IMCO is looking for an experienced finance leader to join the Financial Planning & Analysis team for a 12-month contract. This role will strengthen enterprise planning, cost management and decision support while advancing the data, reporting and processes that enable effective financial management across the organization.

The Senior Manager will act as a trusted finance business partner to senior leaders, translating financial and operational information into clear insights and practical recommendations. The role will lead budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and targeted analysis, with particular focus on operating costs, investment management costs and scalable finance processes.

As a Member of Our Team You Will be Responsible For:

• Lead annual budgeting, in-year forecasting and longer-term planning activities, ensuring assumptions and analysis are aligned with IMCO's strategic priorities.
• Partner with investment and corporate business leaders to provide actionable insight on financial performance, resource allocation, cost drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models for operating costs, investment management fees and scenario analysis, with clear inputs, controls and ownership.
• Produce high-quality reporting and presentations for the CFO, executive leadership, clients and the Board, including budget-to-actual results, outlooks, trends and key performance indicators.
• Lead deep-dive analysis of material expense categories, including external manager fees and carried interest, and identify practical opportunities to improve cost effectiveness.
• Advance a consistent source-of-truth approach for cost data, including how information is captured, governed, stored, modelled, visualized and reported.
• Own or support external cost benchmarking, including CEM Benchmarking submissions and analysis of IMCO's cost position relative to peers.
• Lead finance and systems transformation initiatives from requirements and process design through implementation, governance, controls and change adoption.
• Improve FP&A workflows through automation, analytics and responsible use of generative AI, while maintaining appropriate review, controls and human accountability.
• Continue to strengthen Adaptive Planning and related finance processes, documentation and controls to improve efficiency, data quality and scalability.
• Support special projects and time-sensitive analysis as priorities evolve across Finance and the broader organization.

What do you need to succeed?

• At least 8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance or financial analysis, including experience advising senior leaders.
• Experience in asset management or financial services, with a strong understanding of cost structures across investment strategies and legal entities.
• Demonstrated finance business partnering capability, including the ability to turn complex data into concise recommendations and influence decisions.
• Advanced financial modelling and scenario-analysis skills, with expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of investment management fees. Experience with carried interest is an asset.
• Experience leading cross-functional finance, data or systems transformation initiatives with a focus on controls, adoption and sustainable process improvement.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and management reporting practices.
• Experience with enterprise planning and finance platforms. Workday Adaptive Planning and Workday Financial Management experience are assets.
• Experience with Power BI and practical use of Python, automation or AI-enabled finance tools is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Planning and forecasting deliver timely, decision-useful insight with clear ownership of assumptions and risks.
• Leaders receive concise, credible advice that improves cost management and resource-allocation decisions.
• Financial models, reporting and processes are well controlled, documented and easier to maintain.
• Priority transformation work progresses with strong stakeholder alignment and measurable improvements in efficiency and data quality.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our hybrid work model prioritizes an office-first approach, encouraging employees to make the most of our collaborative workspace at 16 York Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON M5J 0E6. This welcoming environment f fosters teamwork, connection, and professional growth. While flexibility remains a key component of our model, we believe that regular in-office engagement enhances productivity and strengthens our culture. Our approach supports a fulfilling lifestyle that balances professional ambition and personal wellbeing.

IMCO is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support parts of our recruitment process, such as screening and assessments. However, all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. Candidates being considered for this position will be required to undergo background screening.