About the Role
The Manager, Capital Planning & Analysis provides strategic financial leadership and decision support for major capital infrastructure investments at Toronto Pearson. This role acts as the primary finance partner to program leadership, project management offices, and business stakeholders, supporting investment decisions through financial modelling, business case development, forecasting, scenario analysis, and capital performance reporting. The position is integral to developing modern capital planning processes, forecasting frameworks, financial models, and reporting capabilities for one of the largest airport infrastructure programs in Canadian history.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the dedicated finance partner for major capital programs, providing strategic advice and financial leadership to project and business stakeholders.
- Lead business case analysis, including cost-benefit assessments, scenario modelling, risk analysis, and investment evaluations to support strategic decision-making.
- Support the development of multi-year capital budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and funding plans for complex capital programs.
- Monitor capital program performance, including budgets, commitments, funding requirements, risks, and opportunities.
- Prepare executive-level reporting in partnership with program management offices that provide clear insights into financial performance and portfolio health.
- Develop sophisticated financial models to evaluate investment opportunities, affordability, funding impacts, and long-term financial outcomes.
- Conduct sensitivity analysis and assess the financial impacts of schedule changes, inflation, demand forecasts, financing strategies, and alternative delivery approaches.
- Support governance, stage-gate reviews, contract approvals, change management processes, and funding release decisions with rigorous financial analysis.
- Support the transformation of capital planning capabilities through the implementation of modern forecasting methodologies, systems, tools, and reporting frameworks.
- Lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering a collaborative, customer-focused, and high-performance culture.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of progressive experience in capital planning, infrastructure finance, project finance, FP&A, investment analysis, or corporate finance.
- Experience supporting large-scale capital programs, infrastructure projects, or capital-intensive organizations.
- Demonstrated experience leading or developing team members, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- Strong expertise in financial modelling, business case development, forecasting, capital planning, and investment analysis.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to build complex financial models and perform sensitivity analysis.
- Experience using data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI and working with ERP or financial reporting systems.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions at multiple levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to translate complex financial information into clear and actionable business insights for senior leaders.
- Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position.
Skills
- Financial modelling
- Business case development
- Forecasting
- Capital planning
- Investment analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Data visualization
- Power BI
- ERP systems
- Financial reporting systems
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Stakeholder management
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5-7+ years
Education Level
- Post-secondary degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline
- CPA, CFA, MBA, or a comparable professional 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.
- The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Equal Opportunity
- The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
