Sr. Director Finance

Fairygodboss; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Focus on mental health and well-being

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Work-life balance

Access to business resource groups

Job summary

Fairygodboss in Toronto is seeking a Sr. Director Finance to lead financial oversight for the Small Business Services division. You will be responsible for developing budgets, forecasts, and analyzing financial performance to ensure strategic goals are met.

The ideal candidate will have 15 years of finance experience and a strong background in leading teams, with excellent financial acumen. This role offers a focus on work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of finance experience with 5 years in leadership.
• Proven track record in managing and leading teams.
• Executive-level thinker with strong business knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual operating plan and monthly forecast development.
• Analyze actual results and advise leadership on financial targets.
• Provide leadership across cost-center and productivity analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

As Sr. Director Finance, you will be the principal finance business partner to the VP/GM Small Business Services (SBS) and will be responsible for financial oversight and leading the development and execution of the budget, forecast, and analysis for SBS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the annual operating plan, strategic plan, and monthly forecast, translating strategic targets into well‑vetted operating budgets.
• Analyze actual results to forecast and advise leadership, ensuring fiscal year targets and long‑term strategic goals are achieved.
• Provide financial support and leadership across cost‑center accounting, expense analysis, productivity analysis, and capital efficiency.
• Drive preparedness for acquisition business cases, new product roll‑outs, and system or process changes.
• AdvisProvide intuition and guidance on operating results and trends, staying aware of economic and business conditions that affect operations.
• Develop process indicators and reporting tools to track business activities and support decision‑making, focusing on simplification and process improvement in financial reporting.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of finance experience, including the last 5 years in a leadership role and a proven track record in managing and leading teams.
• Executive‑level thinker with influence and credibility, strong business knowledge, financial acumen, and excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience in a sales operating environment with the ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and mentor staff.
• Self‑motivated, fiduciary responsibility, and change‑agent mindset.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

Benefits & Perks

• Focus on mental health and well‑being through supportive programs.
• Commitment to community giving and positive impact.
• Ongoing training, development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity to innovate and solve problems in a collaborative environment.
• Work‑life balance with flexible integration of work into personal life.
• Global operations providing networking opportunities.
• Access to business resource groups for community and professional growth.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based on operational needs, applicant merit, and qualifications.

Ethics

ADP upholds the highest ethical standards and expects its people to act with integrity and respect in all business activities.