Senior Finance Manager

Language:  Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Background Check Requirement:  Criminal Sector Check required
About the Opportunity  Are you a strategic finance leader who enjoys building relationships, influencing decisions, and making a meaningful impact? Our client, a leading post-secondary institution, is seeking a  Senior Finance Manager  to help shape a newly integrated finance service model.
In this role, you'll be a trusted financial partner to senior leadership, providing forward-looking advice, leading financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and overseeing finance service delivery. You'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership to help teams navigate change, strengthen financial processes, and make informed decisions.
What's in it for You   An opportunity to help shape a new, collaborative finance service model.
Direct exposure to senior executives and complex financial decisions.
A leadership role that balances strategic advisory work with team development.
The chance to drive innovation, process improvements, and meaningful organizational change.
An exceptional and competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health and wellness benefits, free day care for families, education reimbursement for immediate family members, and a generous pension plan designed to support your long-term financial well-being.
Relocation reimbursement support may be provided on a case-by-case basis.
Your Responsibilities    Act as a strategic finance business partner  to senior executives and portfolio leaders, serving as their primary point of contact for financial guidance, planning, and decision support.
Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) , overseeing annual and multi-year budgets, financial forecasts, quarterly projections, scenario modelling, and financial reporting across assigned portfolios.
Provide proactive financial advice  on resource allocation, organizational restructuring, workforce planning, major investments, funding opportunities, and long-term financial sustainability.
Translate complex financial information into actionable insights , helping senior leaders understand financial performance, evaluate options, identify risks, and make informed operational decisions.
Oversee integrated finance service delivery , ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, compliance, and timely transactional support across assigned business units.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals , including managers or team leads, establishing clear expectations, allocating workloads, and fostering a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented culture.
Manage complex financial issues and competing priorities , exercising sound judgment, resolving challenges within delegated authority, and escalating material risks or broader organizational concerns when appropriate.
Support financial planning across multiple portfolios , developing a strong understanding of organizational structures, funding models, operating budgets, and the unique priorities of each business unit.
Drive continuous improvement and organizational change , implementing financial systems enhancements, process improvements, automation initiatives, and service standards to strengthen efficiency and financial service delivery.

Skills and Qualifications    7+ years of progressive finance experience , spanning financial management, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategic advisory.
CPA designation  and a university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience as a strategic finance business partner , advising senior executives on financial performance, resource planning, business cases, financial risks, and complex operational decisions.
Proven people leadership experience , including managing finance professionals, developing teams, allocating resources, coaching employees, and overseeing multiple financial work streams.
Strong financial planning and analytical capabilities , including developing complex budgets, multi-year forecasts, scenario analyses, financial models, and consolidated operating reports.
Experience overseeing financial operations , with the ability to navigate compliance requirements, resolve complex financial issues, and ensure accurate and reliable reporting.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills , with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, explain complex financial information to…