Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - Jobs in Southgate

Job Description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FORWARD-thinking, FORWARD-doing LEADER. Posted: 2023-09-13Closing: Until FilledLocation: South Edmonton You #39;re a pro when it comes to integrating your professional knowledge and skills to support strategic decision making by senior business leaders.You #39;re no stranger to collaborating with leaders from all levels of an organization in large scale projects, strategic planning and financial modelling activities.WHAT MOVES YOU

• You pride yourself on your strong leadership skills, enjoy motivating your team, and helping them discover their inner greatness.
• You consider the big picture when making recommendations, yet you never miss a detail.
• No one has to light a fire under you. Not only are you always ready to take the initiative, you’re adept at managing multiple tasks and deadlines successfully.
• You know your audience – you are adept at engaging with people at all levels of an organization - from front line to executives. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills make it easy for you to connect with and support others.
• You thrive off of making improvements and seeing tasks through to the finish.
• You are adept at finding solutions to business challenges.
• You’re eager to use your financial knowledge and expertise, strong analytical mind, and problem-solving skills to contribute to the organization.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Report to the Associate Vice President, Finance and Properties.
• Provide exceptional leadership to the Financial Planning and Analysis team.
• Oversee financial modelling of strategic business opportunities and deliver valuable insights for senior decision makers.
• Ensure that the big picture, strategic perspective is embedded in the work completed by the team and supports organization initiatives.
• Represent Finance on steering committees and project committees as assigned.Provide regular updates to steering committees, project committees and the Associate Vice President, Finance and Properties.
• Lead the identification, documentation and analysis of system requirements for AMA projects, specifically from a Finance perspective.
• Maintain regular contact with Senior Management to keep them apprised of progress and to stay up to date on the nature of their business and anticipate future needs.
• Assess, communicate and prioritize finance resource requirements to support delivery of AMA projects.
• Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes, including planning, communication, execution and review with senior management.
• Lead the preparation and quality review of financial data for Board reports
• Oversee Finance’s responsibilities for the variable pay program, including participating in program development.
• Contribute financial insights and recommendations to strategic plan development and business reviews.
• Spearhead the investigation and evaluation of technology solutions to improve automation and efficiency.

WHAT YOU’VE DONE

• You have a post-secondary degree, certificate or diploma in Accounting or Business.
• You’re an accounting professional with a related designation.
• You have a minimum of 7 years of accounting experience with progressive levels of responsibility.
• You have experience leading teams.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible benefits.
• Outstanding employer-paid Pension Plan.
• Great AMA discounts.
• Unlimited learning opportunities.
• Paid vacation and “ME” day.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.