Manager- Business Enablement Services- Finance

Overview

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Reporting to the Business Enablement Services Controller, the Manager, Business Enablement Services - Finance will be a business partner to Information Technology Services and provide monthly reporting, financial planning, forecasting and other complex analysis and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.

What you will do

• Work with the BES Controller to identify and present long-term or short term financial and business issues based on current and forecasted trends and recommend solutions relating to Information Technology Services.
• Coordinate and oversee the preparation of management reports, financial statements, estimates, summaries and other financial analyses and use such reports to identify areas of concern or interest to the leadership of Information Technology Services.
• Act as a resource and advisor; providing financial analysis and advice on the implementation of programs, meeting business objectives and achieving results within approved budgets, including meeting with individual leaders to assist in the review of results and the preparation of quarterly review packages.
• Work with Information Technology Services in developing annual budgets and forecasts, providing insight on potential areas of interest or concern. Plan, organize direct and control the finance operations.
• Support the coordination, creation and analysis of monthly reports to track ITS Managed projects and capitalization of Deferred Development Projects.
• Collaborate and provide support on annual budgets, forecast and analyses to the Manager, Financial Analysis supporting Local Office Administration (LOA), with regards to nationally incurred charges for Telecom and Technology related capital purchases.
• Performance manager: provide technical training, mentoring, guidance in areas of career development, performance issues and goal setting that aligns with the Finance and overall Firm priorities.

What you bring to the role

• Accounting designation CPA or equivalent and accounting management experience, preferably in a professional services environment
• A finance professional with at least 5 years of experience with strong experience in variance analysis
• Experience in coaching, developing and managing direct reports
• Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills - the candidate should be able to quickly establish strong relationships with stakeholder individuals and groups at all levels across KPMG
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and report to multiple stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills a must
• Experience in a technology environment or supporting an information technology team an asset (license management, software related reporting, etc)
• Experience of the above in a large, matrix environment is advantageous
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel (emphasis on pivot tables and processing large amounts of data quickly)
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP or Hyperion an asset

 

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

 

 

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

 

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

 

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

 

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

 

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

 

AI Usage

 

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

 

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.

 

• Accounting designation CPA or equivalent and accounting management experience, preferably in a professional services environment
• A finance professional with at least 5 years of experience with strong experience in variance analysis
• Experience in coaching, developing and managing direct reports
• Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills - the candidate should be able to quickly establish strong relationships with stakeholder individuals and groups at all levels across KPMG
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and report to multiple stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills a must
• Experience in a technology environment or supporting an information technology team an asset (license management, software related reporting, etc)
• Experience of the above in a large, matrix environment is advantageous
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel (emphasis on pivot tables and processing large amounts of data quickly)
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP or Hyperion an asset

 

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

 

 

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

 

• Work with the BES Controller to identify and present long-term or short term financial and business issues based on current and forecasted trends and recommend solutions relating to Information Technology Services.
• Coordinate and oversee the preparation of management reports, financial statements, estimates, summaries and other financial analyses and use such reports to identify areas of concern or interest to the leadership of Information Technology Services.
• Act as a resource and advisor; providing financial analysis and advice on the implementation of programs, meeting business objectives and achieving results within approved budgets, including meeting with individual leaders to assist in the review of results and the preparation of quarterly review packages.
• Work with Information Technology Services in developing annual budgets and forecasts, providing insight on potential areas of interest or concern. Plan, organize direct and control the finance operations.
• Support the coordination, creation and analysis of monthly reports to track ITS Managed projects and capitalization of Deferred Development Projects.
• Collaborate and provide support on annual budgets, forecast and analyses to the Manager, Financial Analysis supporting Local Office Administration (LOA), with regards to nationally incurred charges for Telecom and Technology related capital purchases.
• Performance manager: provide technical training, mentoring, guidance in areas of career development, performance issues and goal setting that aligns with the Finance and overall Firm priorities.