What you’ll do
Reporting to the CFO & Treasurer, Canadian Tire Bank, this position plays a pivotal role in providing the necessary knowledge and insight into the financial health, performance and trajectory of the Financial Services business. The AVP, FP&A – Financial Services is an essential part of the Forecasting, Planning & Analysis group, providing ongoing leadership and thoughtful and data driven analysis on the Bank’s current and expected performance and is a lead partner in executing against our multi year strategic plan and roadmap. Your passion, curiosity, technical expertise and analytical skills are critical for success, as is your ability to communicate, collaborate and lead a team with multiple projects and deadlines.
Lead a team of individuals through the timely preparation of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts and monthly projections of the Financial Services business.
Lead the preparation of the monthly performance package and analysis and present to internal stakeholders the financial results and key performance measures of the Bank, highlighting significant variances in performance year-over-year and versus budget/forecast, while providing actionable insights and thorough analysis.
Ensure delivery of accurate and timely reports and analysis to Management and the Canadian Tire Bank and Canadian Tire Financial Services Board.
Lead the development of the cost benefit analysis for both strategic initiatives and annual project initiatives undertaken by Financial Services and support the enterprise project agenda with impacts on Financial Services business.
Directly support the Call Centre Operations team providing financial and data driven insights into overall performance, operational efficiencies, challenges and opportunities.
Gain a deep understanding of the Financial Services business and develop productive working relationships with internal stakeholders (Credit Risk, Product Growth & Acquisition, Call Centre Operations, Legal, Digital, Enterprise Risk, HR, IT, Treasury, Accounting, Tax, CTC Corporate Planning and CTC Finance, Investor Relations and Internal Audit).
Responsible for optimizing the organizational design and processes within the department, as well as the hiring, motivating and development of team members.
What you bring
15+ years progressive experience in Finance with at least 5 years as a People Manager, some of which, held at a Jr. Executive (Director, AVP) level.
Experience in the financial services industry.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with various functions across the organization.
Attention to detail, professional skepticism, and the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
Strong financial, diagnostic, and analytical skills.
Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
Ability to thrive in an environment responsive to rapidly changing business needs.
Capabilities leading in a hybrid work environment where business outcomes are delivered in both virtual and in person working models.
University Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting & a Financial designation (CPA,CFA).
Proactive, taking ownership of the financial performance and trajectory of the Financial Services business, leading to ensure we remain focused on achieving our goals.
Creative and courageous, with the ability to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity to help us take bold, strategic moves in this rapidly evolving Financial Services environment.
Action oriented, and comfortable taking calculated risks to better serve our customers and business.
Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize, to ensure continuous improvement across our entire business.
Collaborative team player who can build relationships easily across various stakeholder groups to move initiatives forward.
Inclusive leader who builds and develops teams that effectively anticipate and respond to disruption, while consistently delivering strong performance.
An innovative individual that is willing to challenge the status quo and capable of unlocking new possibilities.
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