VP Financial Planning and Strategic Performance

YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg•Winnipeg, MB

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, champions providing strategic leadership for budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, performance measurement, compliance monitoring, and organizational reporting. The position supports executive leadership and the Board through financial insights, scenario analysis, key performance indicators, strategic plan reporting, and operational reviews designed to improve organizational effectiveness and sustainability.

Requirements

Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required
Five to seven years of progressive financial leadership experience
Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance measurement processes.
Experience conducting operational reviews, compliance audits, or internal control assessments.
Financial modeling and scenario analysis.
Business intelligence and dashboard reporting.
Strategic planning and performance management.
Risk management and internal controls.
Advanced Excel and data analytics skills.
Ability to communicate complex information to non-financial audiences.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent strategic leadership training considered an asset
Experience in the charitable sector is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and supervision to departmental staff and volunteers, including personal and professional growth and development opportunities
Manage human resource functions such as recruitment, selection, performance management, employee development, and conduct annual performance appraisals
Providing additional support to the larger team as needed
Develop long-range financial forecasts and multi-year financial plans.
Lead scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Prepare business cases and financial evaluations for capital projects and strategic initiatives.
Monitor and analyze organizational performance trends and recommend corrective actions.
Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, revenue growth, and cost optimization.
Develop and maintain Association-wide performance dashboards.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
Coordinate quarterly strategic plan reporting.
Analyze progress toward strategic objectives and provide recommendations to leadership.
Lead organizational performance measurement and reporting.
Develop and maintain strategic plan scorecards and dashboards.
Coordinate quarterly strategic plan progress reviews.
Analyze performance results and identify emerging risks and opportunities.
Support leadership in establishing measurable targets and performance indicators.
Prepare financial and performance reports for the Board of Directors and committees.
Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership.
Support strategic planning and budget development processes.
Develop and maintain an annual compliance review program.
Conduct operational, financial, and policy compliance reviews.
Monitor implementation of audit recommendations.
Support enterprise risk management initiatives.
Assist departments in strengthening internal controls and risk mitigation practices.
Develop departmental work plans and priorities.
Monitor departmental performance and resource allocation.
Maintain policies, procedures, and documentation related to financial planning and compliance activities.
Ensure data integrity and consistency within organizational reporting systems.