Associate Program Manager (Governance and Program Financials)

What you'll do

The Associate Program Manager (Governance and Program Financials) will be responsible for conducting thorough reviews and audits of ongoing IT projects, ensuring adherence to financial standards, and conducting detailed analyses of project spend and forecasts. This role requires a deep understanding of IT financials, including application development and management project financials, as well as IT OPEX (Operational Expenditure) and CAPEX (Capital Expenditure). The analyst will report findings and work closely with relevant stakeholders to address and rectify any discrepancies.

This role is required minimum 3-4 days onsite at CTC Toronto's office at Yonge and Eglinton.

In this role, you'll do:

• IT Project Financial Audits: Conduct regular audits of in-flight IT projects to ensure compliance with established financial practices and procedures.
• Spend Analysis: Review and analyze IT project spend against budgets to identify variances, ensure proper allocation of resources, and validate the accuracy of financial records.
• Forecast Review: Evaluate project forecasts, comparing them against actual performance, and ensure alignment with financial goals and projections.
• Anomaly Identification: Identify and report any financial anomalies or discrepancies within IT projects, ensuring that they are addressed promptly and appropriately.
• IT Financial Reporting: Prepare detailed financial reports specific to IT projects and present findings to senior management and project teams, providing insights and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with IT project managers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure financial integrity and transparency across all IT projects.
• Process Improvement: Suggest and implement improvements to financial processes and practices within the IT domain to enhance efficiency and accuracy in project financial management.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certification preferred.
• Minimum of 7-8 years of experience in financial analysis, with a focus on IT project financials, project auditing, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of IT financials, including OPEX and CAPEX, as well as application development and management project financials.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Expert in MS Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook etc).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Experience in project management or working within an IT project-focused environment is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze IT financial data and identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in reviewing financial documents and identifying discrepancies within IT projects.
• Communication: Effectiveness in reporting and communicating financial information related to IT projects to non-financial stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively addressing financial issues and anomalies in IT projects.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with cross-functional IT and finance teams to achieve common financial goals.
• Reporting: Deliver meaningful insights for projects being reviewed and recommend actions to address gaps and implement best practices.