About the Role
The Director, Capital Planning & Analysis is responsible for establishing and leading financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and performance management for GTAA's capital investment portfolio. This role serves as a strategic partner to senior leaders, ensuring major investments are supported by rigorous financial analysis, sound governance, and transparent decision-making. You will lead the development of modern capital planning processes, forecasting frameworks, financial models, and reporting capabilities, providing executive-level insight into portfolio affordability, performance, funding strategies, and emerging risks. Leading a high-performing team, you will drive informed investment decisions across the full capital lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic finance leader for GTAA's capital portfolio, providing trusted advice and decision support on major infrastructure investments.
- Lead enterprise-wide capital forecasting, planning, and performance management processes, ensuring accurate, forward-looking insights for executive decision-making.
- Oversee the end-to-end capital investment lifecycle, including business case development, funding allocation, portfolio monitoring, and post-investment performance evaluation.
- Develop and enhance sophisticated financial models, scenario analyses, and investment evaluations to support large-scale infrastructure and transformation initiatives.
- Establish and strengthen capital governance frameworks, planning standards, and decision-making processes that improve transparency, accountability, and financial stewardship.
- Provide executive-level reporting and insights on capital program financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Lead the transformation of capital planning capabilities through the implementation of modern forecasting methodologies, systems, tools, and reporting frameworks.
- Partner closely with business leaders, project management offices, and finance teams to ensure investment decisions align with enterprise strategy and financial sustainability objectives.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team focused on capital planning, financial analysis, business case development, and capital program reporting.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, analytical rigor, collaboration, and innovation across the capital planning function.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, capital finance, investment analysis, or related finance disciplines within large, complex organizations.
- Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure programs, capital portfolios, or major investment initiatives in aviation, transportation, infrastructure, utilities, or other capital-intensive industries.
- 7+ years of people leadership experience, including building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams while leading complex financial planning processes.
- Demonstrated expertise in capital planning, forecasting, business case development, investment analysis, financial modelling, and performance management.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and executive stakeholders through data-driven insights, strategic recommendations, and clear financial storytelling.
- Strong knowledge of capital governance, portfolio management, investment evaluation methodologies, and financial controls.
- Experience implementing or enhancing financial planning systems, forecasting tools, or enterprise reporting capabilities.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline; an MBA or graduate degree is considered an asset.
- CPA, CFA, or an equivalent professional finance designation.
- Demonstrated experience working in a customer-focused, highly collaborative environment.
- Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position.
Skills
- Financial planning
- Capital finance
- Investment analysis
- Forecasting
- Performance management
- Financial modelling
- Business case development
- Capital governance
- Portfolio management
- Stakeholder management
- Communication
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 10+ years of progressive experience
- 7+ years of people leadership experience
Education Level
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- MBA or graduate degree is considered an asset
- CPA, CFA, or an equivalent professional finance designation
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Flexible retirement program with employer matching
- Voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans)
- Continuous internal and external learning opportunities
- Meaningful reward and recognition program
About the Company
- The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability.
- Approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners.
- Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.
Equal Opportunity
- The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- This position is exempt from Ontario's 2026 pay transparency requirements under Regulation 476/24.
