This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown office at a minimum 3 days per week - subject to change at any time.

We are seeking an experienced Operational Finance Lead to oversee consulting services and analytics for the Toronto Financial services Sector. This role requires a strategic leader with strong financial acumen, operational expertise, and the ability to adapt to evolving macro-economic conditions. The successful candidate will manage business performance, ensure compliance, and drive operational efficiency while delivering actionable insights to executive management.
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Your future duties and responsibilities

. Strategic Leadership:
o Provide consulting services and analytics to executive management.
o Monitor, advise, and implement operational and financial changes based on macro-economic trends.
. Financial Oversight:
o Generate monthly financial forecasts and presentations comparing actual performance to budget.
o Recommend strategies to address variances and adapt to changing business environments.
. Team Management:
o Lead and mentor a team responsible for:
 Monthly business performance reporting
 Billing, accounts receivable, and work-in-progress tracking
 Contract management and project creation/maintenance
o Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
o Oversee workload allocation, quality control, and timely delivery of all deliverables.
. Process Optimization:
o Act as the primary resource for ad hoc requests and problem resolution.
o Identify inefficiencies and develop innovative solutions to streamline operations and optimize financial outcomes.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

Experience:
o Minimum 8+ years in financial management, consulting, or banking sector leadership roles.
o Proven track record in managing teams and delivering strategic insights to senior leadership.
o Strong knowledge in financial and management accounting, concepts, and practices.
. Technical Skills:
o Strong proficiency in financial analysis, reporting tools, and ERP systems.
o Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an asset.
. Soft Skills:
o Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
o Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under dynamic conditions.

Qualifications & Skills
. Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (MBA/CPA preferred).

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