Lead/Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Toronto, Canada

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION

Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services and dignified work.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Head, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), the Lead will be responsible for accurately and promptly completing financial management reports, including the quarterly Board Financial Update, Quarterly Executive Committee (ExCo) financial reports, and monthly ExCo financial reports. You will act as a financial business partner to assigned functions or departments, leading the functional FP&A process and supporting senior management in financial decision-making and analysis. Additionally, the Lead is tasked with establishing new operating expense (OPEX) dashboards and related reports, incorporating input from senior leaders.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Accurately and promptly completes financial management reports, including the quarterly Board Financial Update, Quarterly Executive Committee (ExCo) financial reports, and monthly ExCo financial report.
• Collaborates closely with the rest of the FP&A team to provide concise and clear commentary for financial management reports and Board backup materials.
• Maintains the FP&A calendar and communicates deadlines of financial management report submission.
• Leads the Foundation’s annual budgeting and quarterly forecast process for assigned functions, working with senior leaders in those areas.
• Monitors and analyzes year-to-date results against the annual budget and quarterly forecast, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and accruals.
• Analyzes trends and key performance indicators, clearly presenting issues, risks, opportunities, and insights, and provides actionable recommendations to support senior management in financial decision-making.
• Provides information for the quarterly financial update to the Board of Directors and reviews financial figures included in Board materials prepared by assigned functions.
• Establishes operating expense dashboards and related reports, incorporating input from senior leaders.
• Engages in new system implementation projects as required.
• Supports procurement by managing and drafting contracts in collaboration with Legal and business partners, ensuring commitments are within budget, payment terms are based on appropriate milestones, and contract terms are met before payments are made.
• Develops policies and procedures and provides training as needed.
• Performs ad-hoc financial analysis and other duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or business from a recognized university.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant experience in finance and/or accounting.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ Experience in FP&A, financial management reporting, and financial business partnering roles within large global organizations.
• Experience in creating financial dashboard and reports using business intelligence tools.
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector and familiarity with Workday system are an added advantage.
• Financial Management and Accounting Skills: Proficient in financial planning and analysis, and financial management reporting, with a comprehensive understanding of financial statements, accounting transactions, and expense accruals.
• Communication and Presentation Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders, including senior management.
• Interpersonal and Influencing Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships as a financial business partner. Skilled at influencing and providing value-added advice to senior leaders for informed decision-making.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional at analyzing complex financial data, identifying trends and opportunities, and developing financial models for scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Negotiation and Contract Management Skills: Strong negotiation and contract management skills, adept at securing favorable terms in contracts and agreements.
• Technology Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel, proficient in PowerPoint and Word; Experienced in ERP systems and business analytics platforms.
• Change Management and Continuous Improvement: Capable of identifying, simplifying, and improving processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork. Experienced in leading and managing change within the finance department and across the organization.
• Professional Maturity and Adaptability: Demonstrates professional maturity, cultural sensitivity, and impeccable integrity. Flexible and adaptable, able to manage job duties and changing priorities effectively.
• Commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s Values and Vision.
• Understanding of Canadian Regulatory Environment: Knowledge of the regulatory environment for not-for-profit organizations in Canada is an added advantage.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in French and/or local languages is an added advantage.

Deadline for Applications is February 7, 2025.

Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment.