Finance Manager (US) - Human Resources

TD Bank•Mount Laurel, NJ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides planning, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis support for Human Resources line of business and Centrally Allocated HR Expenses including assisting with ad hoc deliverables when required. Interacts with key contacts in the U.S. and Canada to enhance management reporting and optimize spend across their businesses to drive greater shareholder return. The Finance Manager provides a range of strategic Finance advice, analysis and support for key business areas/portfolios as assigned. Proactively manages senior relationships in order to provide seasoned and deep business insights, decision support and guidance and works closely with various stakeholders and team members as required.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree
7+ years of relevant experience
Accounting or financial designation preferred
Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point and Outlook.
Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities
Proven track record and experience in leading continuous improvement or process improvement projects and initiatives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and in a team environment as required.
Detail oriented while still able to synthesize issues and present concise concepts and solutions.
Exceptional time management, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to proactively follow up on identified issues and work toward resolution.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Hyperion, Essbase and Oracle would be an asset.
Ability to utilize AI technologies like Microsoft Copilot to consolidate reports and create overall efficiency would be asset.

Responsibilities

Scope of role may have pan-business impact and focus is on comprehensive reviews, specialized analysis, audits and/or initiatives with a yearly time span
Accountable for conducting financial analysis/research, reviews and/or audits to support functional goals/objectives
May act as interface with Finance partners/leaders and external parties
Serves as a source of advice to senior management in field of specialty; may lead team(s) of related specialists/experts
Undertakes and completes a variety of complex projects and initiatives requiring seasoned business partner specialist knowledge and/or the integration of cross functional processes within own area of expertise
Work is guided by policies and industry standards/methods
Requires innovative thinking to develop new solutions
Communicates difficult concepts; converts information to compelling business context and advice; influences and gains alignment across increasingly senior stakeholders
Works autonomously as the lead and guides others within area of expertise
Works closely with business partners to gain deep understanding of the business and relevant objectives in order to contribute to the strategic direction of respective business and/or the enterprise
Formulates relevant and meaningful data analysis through comprehensive data visualization tools, profiling tools, segmentation, as well as leveraging advanced modeling and analytics
Leads on the interpretation of complex business issues, generates multifaceted insights and identifies opportunities to help drive business growth or address business/enterprise needs
Effectively communicates relevant/meaningful recommendations on a range of finance management issues or related operational processes to all levels within the organization
Acts as a subject matter expert for LOB Finance area supported and provides guidance/advice and recommendations to support dealings with internal/external partners
Identifies and develops key business performance measures or metrics for own area and ensures benchmark/best practice information is shared with appropriate parties
Works to maximize shareholder value by developing key strategies/tactics for own unit and by conducting business and/or financial analysis to support key business decisions and the achievement of business partner or department objectives
Leverages advanced data and analytics where possible to ensure business leaders are provided with comprehensive information to enable strategic decision support
Develops and/or assesses significant business cases/new initiatives applying expertise and ensuring criteria for own area are met (e.g., taxation, accounting practices, forecasted rates of return, evaluate outcomes, test assumptions, interface with others for appropriate input, identify benchmarks)
Proactively partners and supports the business to develop business, financial, operational, or organizational strategy for the organization
Ensures alignment between business segment and enterprise goals/thresholds
Provides strategic insights and proposes solutions for the organizations they support that deliver superior risk adjusted profitability
Creates “story-telling” presentations on business performance (competitive analysis, etc.)
Acts as a catalyst in driving forward initiatives critical to delivering strategy
Develops and implements growth strategies
Partners with the business to develop financial plans and forecasts
Applies management-level focus
Acts as a respectful “challenger” to provide alternative points of view
Leads the development/implementation of new financial models, operating service standards, methodologies, frameworks and paradigms to support on-going reporting, audit and/or analysis functions for own area
Synthesizes complex and vast amount of information and translates into actionable insights and strategy
Monitors and analyzes financial performance, acting as custodians of cost
Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for our business area
Ensures respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities
Consistently exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality and privacy; escalates issues where appropriate
Ensures business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements (e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical control of assets)
Participates in cross-functional/enterprise initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk/provide guidance for complex situations
Conducts internal and external research projects; supports the development/delivery of presentations/communications to management or broader audience
Conducts meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, makes recommendations, assesses the effectiveness of programs/policies/practices
Monitors service, productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implements continuous process/performance improvements where opportunities exist
Identifies/recommends/supports the implementation of actions/remediation plans to address performance/risk/governance issues
Actively manages relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and ensures alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts
Maintains a culture of risk based management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues/points of interest
Provides thought leadership and/or industry knowledge for own area of expertise and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
Keeps current on emerging trends/developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
Keeps others informed and up-to-date about the status/progress of projects and/or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices
Leads, motivates and develops relationships with internal and external business partners/stakeholders to develop productive working relationships
Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally