VP, Business Operations - Finance

Thomson Reuters•Toronto, ON

1d•$201,600 - $374,400•Hybrid

About The Position

As Vice President, Business Operations – Finance (Chief of Staff to the CFO), you will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and serve as a trusted advisor and operational leader across both the Finance organization and the enterprise leadership team. This role sits at the center of strategy, execution, and leadership alignment, with a dual mandate: Acting as Chief of Staff to the CFO, enabling financial performance, planning, and operational excellence; and Leading key enterprise operating mechanisms, including CEO Leadership Team (ELT) cadence, Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), and the implementation of a new enterprise operating system. You will play a critical role in ensuring Thomson Reuters’ strategic priorities are translated into clear plans, aligned execution, and measurable outcomes. This is a highly visible role that operates across the executive leadership team and is designed as a developmental opportunity for a high-potential leader with the ability to influence at scale and drive enterprise impact.

Requirements

Experience in finance, strategy, consulting, operations, transformation, or Chief of Staff roles, with demonstrated ability to drive enterprise priorities and executive-level initiatives
Strong understanding of financial planning, business performance management, operating rhythms, and executive decision-making processes
Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives end-to-end, coordinating across Finance, business, and corporate functions to deliver within scope, timeline, and quality expectations
Proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization, especially with senior management and executives
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights, trade-offs, and recommendations
Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to connect enterprise strategy, financial performance, and operational execution
Self-motivated, data-driven, intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and able to balance strategic thinking with execution
Ability to move quickly while maintaining focus on high-impact priorities
Experience with enterprise-wide transformation, operating model, or strategy execution initiatives
Experience working with global teams across multiple time zones
Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
Ability to present effectively to senior executives and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly
Adaptable and willing to take on new projects and assignments at short notice
Bold enough to challenge the status quo constructively
Strong thought leadership, influential communication skills, and the ability to guide enterprise-facing initiatives through the leadership team
Proven project management capability in a highly matrixed, global organization
Consistent focus on doing what is right for the business
High energy and contagious enthusiasm

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the CEO Leadership Team operating cadence, including agenda setting, materials, and follow-ups
Own the design and execution of Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) and other enterprise-wide forums
Establish and continuously improve a consistent operating rhythm that drives accountability, visibility, and decision-making across the organization
Ensure leadership discussions are focused, action-oriented, and aligned to enterprise priorities
Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of Thomson Reuters’ enterprise operating system
Translate enterprise strategy into clear priorities, metrics, and execution frameworks
Partner across functions to ensure consistent adoption and disciplined execution
Monitor progress against strategic priorities and escalate risks, trade-offs, and misalignment
Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CFO
Manage the Finance leadership operating rhythm, including executive meetings and planning cycles
Support earnings preparation, board materials, and investor communications
Partner with Finance leaders to ensure alignment on priorities and performance
Support enterprise and Finance annual and multi-year strategic planning processes
Develop executive-ready materials for CFO, CEO, and Board decision-making
Act as a bridge between Finance and other functions to drive alignment
Facilitate cross-functional discussions to resolve trade-offs
Build strong relationships with senior leaders across the organization
Lead a limited number (1–2) of high-impact initiatives
Drive initiatives end-to-end, ensuring delivery against objectives and timelines
Optimize Finance processes and operating models
Champion data-driven decision-making and automation
Improve efficiency, transparency, and scalability within Finance

Benefits

Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Access to the Headspace app
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
Competitive 401k plan with company match
Competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Sabbatical leave
Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee
Optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Fitness reimbursement
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee
Access to 529 Plan
Commuter benefits
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan