PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Director, Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis – Global Centre leads a team that is responsible for the financial aspects of financial planning, reporting and analysis for the WVI Global Centre. This is a critical role that supports the Senior Director, Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis and works closely with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure the budgeting processes, reporting and analysis for the Global Centre is timely, accurate and supports strategic conversations regarding resource allocation in line with Our Promise.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance.
  • Extensive knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and audit and/or internal controls.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and performance management in large, global organizations.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing teams, projects and performing finance functions in a corporation, financial institution or non-profit organization.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing financial best practices, work-flow, and procedures for a large global organization.
  • Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant or equivalent.
  • Effective in written and verbal communication in English.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • MBA preferred.
  • Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge in MS Office Suite, SunSystems and PowerBI.
  • High level of working knowledge related to automated accounting / financial systems.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Ability to translate technical information into common language so that non-financial individuals can readily understand the information.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience leading large global team of financial analysts across multiple countries and regions.
  • Ability to translate or communicate complex finance and accounting principles into common language so that non-finance people or finance staff with very basic knowledge in finance can readily understand the information.
  • Experience working with senior leadership teams, with demonstrable ability to communicate and engage effectively.
  • Experience in developing and implementing process improvement initiatives.
  • Cost centre management.
  • Experience managing and developing people, including hiring, talent and succession planning and performance management.

Work Environment/Travel:

The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the year.

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