Workforce Planning Manager - Finance

Salesforce•Toronto, ON

About The Position

The Workforce Planning Manager, Finance will serve as the key point of contact for Finance’s intern program and rotational analyst program, leading the development and execution of bringing on top new talent to the Finance organization. This individual will work cross-functionally with Finance Business Leaders, Employee Success Business Partners (HRBPs), Finance, and Recruiting to ensure alignment with broader Finance objectives — and play a critical part in helping grow the fast-paced Finance function in an organized manner.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in Workforce Planning, Organizational Design, HR Strategy, or a related field
Experience in a large, complex organization — preferably within a global technology company
Strong proficiency in data analysis, workforce modeling, and scenario planning
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Economics, or a related field
Data Analysis & Insight Generation — Strong ability to analyze complex data sets and generate strategic insights
Executive Communication — Ability to convey complex workforce insights clearly and compellingly to senior leaders
Stakeholder Management — Proven ability to build credibility with HR and business leaders
Problem-Solving — Strong critical thinking with the ability to develop solutions aligned with business needs
Tech & Digital Fluency — Experience with HR analytics tools, workforce planning platforms, AI-driven workforce modeling, and data visualization (Tableau, Workday Adaptive)
Strategic Thinking — Ability to connect workforce planning to long-term business strategy and Salesforce's AI-first vision
Adaptability & Agility — Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving workforce trends, including AI and automation
Detail Orientation — Precision in workforce planning while maintaining a strategic perspective
Proactive Leadership — Self-starter who anticipates workforce challenges and acts decisively

Responsibilities

Partner with Finance leaders to design, optimize and run Finance’s summer intern program, as well as a new early career rotational program focused on bringing in top talent to the organization.
Manage the rotation cycle, including placement, scheduling, and onboarding/offboarding for participants while partnering with ES to monitor performance, Recruiting to bring on top talent, and Finance Workforce Planning to ensure alignment with location strategy goals.
Conduct organizational assessments to identify gaps and opportunities, continuously improving the offering and ensuring high retention rates within both programs.
Act as the trusted advisor to Finance business leaders, HRBPs and Recruiting in all aspects of the intern and rotational programs.
Facilitate ongoing stakeholder discussions, presenting findings, recommendations, and progress on timelines during the program.
Partner with senior leaders, HR teams, and finance to ensure staffing strategies align with budgets and operational needs
Build strong business acumen to ensure workforce planning stays aligned with strategic priorities
Develop and implement strategies to optimize workforce resources, balancing headcount, skills, and budget
Go beyond reporting trends — interpret and integrate them into business discussions
Provide recommendations that enhance organizational performance, talent development, retention, and acquisition
Integrate AI and Digital Labor solutions into workforce optimization strategies