Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now’s the time for your career to fly.
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. Together with our partners, 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.
What's in it for you?
An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community.Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching, along with voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans).A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program.What can you expect from this position?
Reporting to the Director, Business Finance, the Associate Director, Corporate Financial Planning provides strategic and operational leadership to the Corporate FP&A function. You will ensure best practice financial planning, forecasting, analytical rigor, and governance standards are in place to steward GTAA’s financial resources and support enterprise decision-making.
This role partners closely with the Executive Director, Business Finance, Corporate Analytics, the CFO, Executive Team, Corporate Strategy, the Transformation Office, and business stakeholders to deliver high quality short- and long-term financial plans. You will also prepare clear, concise, executive and Board ready financial materials and convert complex financial insights into actionable recommendations that support oversight, strategic direction, and organizational performance.
As Associate Director, Corporate Financial Planning, you will:
Lead and develop a high performing Corporate Planning team, fostering accountability, capability growth, and leadership excellence.Oversee corporate budgeting, long range planning, and rolling forecasts aligned to GTAA’s strategic priorities and capital plans.Maintain strong financial governance, including assumptions, methodologies, controls, and audit ready documentation.Build and evolve driver based and scenario informed financial models to support enterprise decision-making.Prepare and review Board and Executive level financial materials, ensuring clarity, conciseness, and strategic insight.Translate financial analysis into compelling narratives, linking performance to operational and strategic drivers.Lead enterprise performance analysis, KPIs, benchmarking, and cost analytics to identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.Partner with Controllership, Treasury, Risk, Finance Systems and Transformation teams to ensure alignment across financial processes and reporting.Provide timely, decision-focused financial insights that enable executives to evaluate tradeoffs and strategic options.This is the role for you, if you have:
10+ years of experience in accounting or finance, including 5+ years of management. Aviation industry experience is a strong asset.Extensive experience in corporate financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and enterprise analytics.Strong proficiency with financial ERP systems (Oracle, Hyperion/Essbase, Adaptive), advanced Excel modelling, and PowerPoint.Highly desirable:
Experience leading the implementation of advanced FP&A reporting and consolidation platforms (e.g., Excel-integrated financial planning and reporting solutions) to enhance automation, governance, and decision-ready reporting.Expertise in financial modeling, scenario analysis, KPI development, and performance management.Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Proven ability to build highly effective, engaged, and high-performing teams.A post‑secondary degree in Business/Commerce, Accounting, Economics, or Finance, supported by a CPA designation (CA, CGA, CMA). An MBA or CFA is considered a strong asset.Demonstrated experience working in a customer-centric environment.Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position.The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
