Director, Business Partner Support- Operating (9800)
Job Type
Full Time
Posted
October 22, 2024 1:06PM
Location
Toronto, Ontario
The Toronto Transit Commission has a rich history dating back to 1921. Since that time, the TTC has grown to become North America’s third largest transit system, providing 1.7 million customer journeys every workday, or around 540 million rides per year. The TTC has a proud record for providing safe, reliable transit. Operating across five distinct modes of transportation, the TTC has developed a reputation for excellence in the integration of those modes through well-proven design. A full-service operator, the TTC is capable of undertaking virtually every activity in-house via our 17,000 dedicated and professional employees. Toronto’s transit system should match the experience of living in such a city: a high quality, accessible network that understands what our customers need and delivers what matters most to them. The TTC is committed to delivering a world-class transit system.

Description

About the job

If you previously applied during the original posting period of July 12, 2024 to August 5, 2024, no need to reapply as all applications will be considered. Thank you.


JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9800

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Financial Planning & Analysis-Operating (20001218) - H&S - Financial Planning & Analysis Oper (30000588)

Salary Information: $128,000.60 - $160,069.00

Pay Scale Group: 12SA

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday & Sunday Shift: Day

Posted On: October 22, 2024

Last Day to Apply: November 4, 2024

Reports to: Executive Director, Finance


The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud. The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy."

Career Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity in our finance department. We are looking to hire a Director, Business Partner Support for Operating.


What You Will Do

As the Director, Business Partner Support – Operating your primary accountability will be for the overall management of Business Partner support teams that provide strategic financial advice, expert financial analytics, financial planning, and management and controls services to their assigned Business Partners across the organization. This involves the planning, development, management, analysis and recommendation of each Business Partner’s multi-year financial plans, annual Operating Budget, future year Outlooks, service levels and performance metrics


You will ensure Business Partner Support teams function as trusted business partners that deliver the highest level of performance, quality and customer service to the organization. This includes developing strong understanding of each Business Partner’s strategies, business and service plans, processes and systems; building relationships with senior management; leading through influence; and applying change management approaches and tactics to foster the partnerships needed to fulfill the Department’s vision.


As the Director, you will be supporting and collaborating with other financial departments. This includes analyzing operating budget submissions, future year Outlooks, business cases and presentations; prioritizing new budget requests based on the Corporate Plan and business priorities; and recommending the most efficient and effective use of resources and funding to senior management and the TTC Board. Overseeing the incorporation of expected benefits from capital investments provided by the Director, Business Partner Support – Capital into future operating budgets and Outlooks by Business Partner Support teams once capital projects are completed


Your responsibilities will also include leading and/or supporting numerous transformational programs, including the TTC’s Finance Transformation and SAP Implementation programs, contributes to corporate business training programs and collaborates with Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis – Operating to improve service delivery to Finance’s Business Partners, increase operational and financial performance, minimize risk and ensure leading practices are employed at the TTC.


What Qualifications Do You Bring?

  • Completion of a post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline, combined with extensive senior experience performing duties related to the key objectives of the position, OR a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
  • Extensive financial planning and management experience including: applying the principles of multi-year business and service-based planning, budgeting and analysis; evaluation and monitoring; reporting and control in a major public or private sector organization; and in-depth understanding of interdependencies between operating budgets and capital planning, budgeting and project delivery
  • In-depth understanding and application of leading practices, policies, processes and controls to integrate financial, commercial and contract management and ensure goods and services are delivered in accordance with contractual scope, deliverables, timelines, milestones and budgets
  • In-depth experience with relevant legislation and standards related to governance, accountability frameworks and principles, financial planning, budgeting, management reporting and controls, employee and labour relations and occupational health and safety, preferably in a large public sector organization
  • Experience leading organizational change; knowledge of change management principles and ability to advance organizational maturity and create service improvement and efficiencies
  • Proven ability to apply strategic, analytical and conceptual thinking skills and understand complex service, operating and policy issues, evaluation frameworks, program interrelationships and the potential results and outcomes of policy actions
  • Considerable experience in the design, development and implementation of policies and procedures to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the fiscal program and performance
  • Extensive experience and proven ability as a strong leader, including leading, coaching and motivating diverse management teams with the ability to effectively advise on priorities and deadlines, operating as a fully accountable leader
  • Extensive experience preparing comprehensive reports and presentations, and analyzing, interpreting, summarizing and presenting information to support strategic, financial and service decision-making



What Skills Do You Bring?

  • Use office technology, software and applications
  • Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
  • Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
  • Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
  • Counsel, advise, and coach in the relevant discipline
  • Create and deliver presentations in various formats
  • Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal communications through various media
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the industry and / or sector
  • Manage human resources
  • Understand the organization's fiscal environment
  • Apply analytical skills


What we Offer?

  • Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging, representation and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
  • A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
  • One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
  • A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
  • Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.


Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially


Please refer to TTC website for full details.


We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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