Group Manager, Finance - IDPP

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Finance

Pay Details:

$96,900 - $136,800 CAD

This role is eligible for a discretionary variable compensation award that considers business and individual performance.

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

CUSTOMER

Work 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

Formulate relevant and meaningful data analysis through comprehensive data visualization tools, profiling tools, segmentation, as well as leveraging advanced modeling and analytics

Lead on the interpretation of complex business issues, generate multifaceted insights and identify opportunities to help drive business growth or address business/enterprise needs

Effectively communicate relevant / meaningful recommendations on a range of finance management issues or related operational processes to all levels within the organization

Act as a subject matter expert for LOB Finance area supported and provide guidance/ advice and recommendations to support dealings with internal / external partners

Identify and develop key business performance measures or metrics for own area and ensure benchmark / best practice information is shared with appropriate parties

Work 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

Leverage advanced data and analytics where possible to ensure business leaders are provided with comprehensive information to enable strategic decision support

Develop and/or assess 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 partner and support the business to develop business, financial, operational, or organizational strategy for the organization

Ensure alignment between business segment and enterprise goals / thresholds

Provide strategic insights & propose solutions for the organizations they support that deliver superior risk adjusted profitability

Create “story-telling” presentations on business performance (competitive analysis, etc.)

Acts as a catalyst in driving forward initiatives critical to delivering strategy

Develop and implement growth strategies

Partner with the business to develop financial plans and forecasts

Apply management-level focus

SHAREHOLDER

Acts as a respectful “challenger” to provide alternative points of view

Lead 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

Synthesize complex and vast amount of information and translate into actionable insights and strategy

Monitor and analyze financial performance, acting as custodians of cost

Adhere to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for our business area

Ensure respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities

Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality and privacy; escalate issues where appropriate

Ensure 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)

Participate in cross-functional / enterprise / initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations

Conduct internal and external research projects; support the development/ delivery of presentations / communications to management or broader audience

Conduct meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs/ policies/ practices

Monitor service, productivity and assess efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exist

Identify / recommend / support the implementation of actions / remediation plans to address performance / risk /governance issues

Actively manage relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements

Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts

Maintain a culture of risk based management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

EMPLOYEE / TEAM

Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest

Provide thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit

Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques

Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team

Keep 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

Contribute to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices.

Lead, motivate and develop relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships.

Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce

Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

BREADTH & DEPTH:

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 advi