Finance Manager, Digital Technology

''•Toronto, ON

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Technology Finance, the Financial Manager will perform a variety of financial activities for the Technology Function including: decision analysis, project cost accounting, financial planning & analysis, financial operations, and continuous process improvement. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people’s lives through great tasting food, in a way that reflects our values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in FP&A/Financial Operations or a similar role.
Experience in Technology Finance is required.
Experience in project cost accounting and decision analysis is required.
Business minded with solid financial, analytical, and business problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with the MS Office suite of tools is necessary.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a requirement.
Ability to adapt easily to change and operate in a dynamic environment.
Strong attention to detail and strong analytical ability required.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to function effectively under time constraints and multitask based on business need.

Nice To Haves

Professional accounting certification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred.
Exposure to SAP is an asset.

Responsibilities

Build financial models to support Digital Technology investment decisions and Sustainable Cost Advantage program (SCA).
Develop and deploy the cost/benefit analysis (CBA) template and business case template.
Communicate/train technology & business users on how to complete the template.
Provide financial input for CBA and business cases (such as cost driver analysis).
Create financial models and benefits realization templates to track initiative benefits.
Track/report value realization, return on investment cost savings/avoidance (SCA).
Collaborate with portfolio managers and project managers/sponsors to develop comprehensive project plans, budgets, and forecasts that maintain a high degree of forecast accuracy on a rolling, quarterly and annual basis.
Manage and review all third-party contracts in partnership with Vendor Management and delivery teams to ensure third parties meet their project objectives.
Ensure all POs and invoices are raised/booked to the right project cost/WBS and that vendors provide full transparency to ensure all costs are understood and accurately tracked/reported.
Perform detailed analysis of project costs, including internal and external labour, hardware, software, travel, and other costs to identify trends, anomalies, opportunities, and risks.
Generate and present detailed financial reports to senior management and project stakeholders, highlighting cost performance and variance analysis (discrepancies between budget/forecast and actuals) and recommend corrective actions.
Calculate internal labour cost allocations for each project based on the allocation methodology to ensure all project costs are included in the cost of the project.
Ensure all financial activities comply with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements and maintain required documentation of all financial transactions related to projects, ensuring transparency and audit readiness.
Identify financial risks associated with projects and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Coach portfolio managers, project managers/sponsors and all of Digital Technology staff on project cost accounting practices.
Lead the preparation, consolidation, and management of annual budgets and long-term financial plans.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and ensure financial plans align with business objectives.
Develop and update rolling forecasts based on strategic priority and program pacing.
Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actual financial results to budgets and forecasts; identify root causes of variances and communicate findings to leadership.
Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investments, and strategic initiatives.
Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess potential risks and opportunities under different assumptions.
Prepare and present regular management reports, dashboards, and executive summaries highlighting financial performance.
Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business results and drive accountability.
Analyze cost structures, identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements, and support implementation of cost-saving initiatives.
Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on financial analysis.
Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Review accounting transactions for accuracy and completeness of the information and take corrective action to resolve issues.
Review contracts, POs and Invoices for accuracy and completeness of the information and take corrective action to resolve issues.
Forecast and track prepaid spending and maintain amortization schedules.
Prepare and analyze monthly/quarterly financials for both expenses and capital.
Leverage technology and financial systems to streamline financial operations.
Review processes from end-to-end to identify and address inefficiencies.
Analyze current processes and compare against industry best practices.
Recommend process improvements with justification.
Implement changes (including training & post implementation support).
Identify cost optimization opportunities and drive the realization of those initiatives.