About the Role
This role leads the organization’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities, providing timely and meaningful financial information to support decision-making. The Manager plays a key role in improving financial planning, reporting, and analytical processes, combining hands-on analysis with team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting processes.
- Prepare and present financial information to the Executive Leadership Team with supporting analysis and recommendations.
- Lead the budgeting process, including data collection, evaluation, and validation.
- Lead financial forecasting to provide insights into future financial performance.
- Develop a multiyear budget and strategy.
- Analyze current performance using financial metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Identify and quantify changes needed to improve KPI performance.
- Improve financial reporting through more accessible ways, adapting information using innovative technology and dashboards.
- Support audit and internal review processes as they relate to planning, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, management reporting, or related finance roles.
- Demonstrated experience leading projects, mentoring team members, or supervising staff in a finance environment.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and principles, including statutory requirements for not‑for‑profit and charitable organizations.
- Solid understanding of the relationship between internal controls, business processes, and financial statements.
- Advanced analytical, strategic‑thinking, and business planning skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
- Effective problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills, with a proactive and solution‑oriented approach.
- Well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong relationship‑building skills with demonstrated success collaborating across teams and with internal and external stakeholders.
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables.
- Working knowledge of Power Query, Power Pivot, macros, and VBA.
- Experience using business intelligence and data visualization tools, such as Power BI and/or Tableau.
- Hands‑on experience with NetSuite and SAP Concur considered an asset.
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Manager
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA in progress, or relevant systems certifications.
About the Company
- CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.
