Manager, Finance Analysis & Reporting

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Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario and our goal is to create a transportation network that enhances the prosperity, sustainability and quality of life for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. We lead planning in the region with a Regional Transportation Plan that guides the work and investments of the organization. This includes building light transit, bus rapid transit and Regional Express Rail, as well as operating GO Transit, UP Express and PRESTO.

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About the job

Our Financial Planning & Analysis Office is seeking a Manager, Financial Analysis and Reporting to lead and manage the development and delivery of the monthly Business Performance Results Reporting and Quarterly Forecasting for the organization as well as overseeing the development and management of the Hyperion Planning & Reporting System.

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What you bring to the team

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Reporting & Forecasting
• Manages the development and delivery of the monthly Business Performance Results reporting for the organization which measures the achievement of Financial Results and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) vs target along with analyses of associated risks, pressures and mitigation plans.
• Ensures the standardization of results reported, the timely delivery of relevant information and the appropriate identification, tracking and communication of opportunities, risks and pressures affecting the achievement of corporate targets. Recommends strategies to help the organization meet its targets.
• Manages the quarterly forecasting process and timeline across the organization challenging the validity of Business Unit submissions through evidence based financial analysis.
• Manages the preparation of the Quarterly Budget Report to the Board and its committees and delivers presentations to Senior Management, and external government agencies on financial results and key performance indicators.
• Liaises with Senior Finance Managers/Directors in the Business Units to understand their needs and develop supporting information for management decision making.
• Liaises with Corporate Accounting to ensure a complete understanding of accruals, accounting adjustments as well as financial and market risks affecting results.
• As a key member of the Financial Planning & Analysis management team, contributes organization level input and financial analyses to support the annual operating budget process.
• Leads and manages the Corporate Reporting & Forecasting function through 4 staff;
Hyperion Planning & Reporting System
• Oversees the development and ongoing management of the Hyperion Planning & Reporting System used for the multi-year operating budget, the quarterly forecasting and monthly financial results.
• Directs the development of new system functionality enhancements ensuring organization requirements are met, optimization of system design, ease of use for the user and the integrity of the data reported through the system.
• Liaises with internal stakeholders and external consultants on the future Hyperion design and functionality required by the organization to support the Financial Planning & Analysis role.
• Acts as the main sponsor for the Hyperion System as part of the Integrate Metrolinx program, keeping apprised of source system developments which may impact Hyperion, identifying risks and ensuring impacts to Hyperion are appropriately brought forward and addressed in a timely manner
• Oversees the overall people change management process for Hyperion releases ensuring appropriate and timely communication, training and support exist for the Hyperion user community.
• Oversees the Financial Systems & Reporting manager and team who are responsible for the data governance policies and procedures surrounding the data structures shared within the Corporate Systems, the user training program for the system as well as the daily management and maintenance of the system.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Master's degree is in Business Administration or Economics is an asset.
• Minimum 8 years' progressive experience in business/financial planning in a large private or public sector organization including directing a team of professionals
• Possession of Chartered Professional Accountant designation is an asset.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and government decision-making and approval processes, government estimates, appropriations and budget development directives and processes;
• Knowledge of financial planning, budget development methods, techniques, procedures, policies and processes to: act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders with the ability to provide authoritative business planning and financial advice to support executive decision-making; applying relevant business planning and budget development methodologies and frameworks; providing verbal briefings to senior management;
• Knowledge of the principles of accountability and risk management, along with key performance measurement methodologies, practices and techniques to lead the development and delivery of divisional objectives, annual business plan, KPI targets, risks and multi-year budget;
• Managerial and leadership skills to manage and motivate a staff, plan, set priorities and schedule and manage staff and team deliverables;
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to provide advice and expertise, develop working relationships, and conduct meetings/presentations with senior management (both internal and external to the organization);
• Analytical and problem solving skills to identify potentially contentious issues, anticipate adverse effects, risks and potential problems, and develop solutions

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Additional information:

Note:

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