Finance Director jobs in Canada

Recognizing the changing and fast-paced professional landscape, you will team with engagement leadership to bring our broad range of capabilities and insights to enhance the effectiveness of the finance and operations function. You will be part of our Finance Transformation team and help clients by focusing on providing business advisory services that achieve measurable benefits in operational efficiency and strategic decision making.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant, you'll contribute to client engagements and internal projects. An important part of your role will be to actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. You will also identify potential business opportunities for EY within existing engagements. Similarly, you anticipate and identify risks within engagements and raise any issues with senior members of the team. As an influential member of the team, you will help create a positive learning culture, while providing coaching and counselling to other team members.

As a Finance Transformation Senior Consultant, you will:

• Participate in client engagements
• Contribute to market and business development
• Ensure the successful execution of project work
• Provide insights and ideas to assist in drafting high quality project work products
• Demonstrate high levels of technical and professional knowledge
• Display teamwork, integrity and leadership
• Use technology and tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance the delivery of services
  

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Values, principles, and work ethic consistent with those outlined in the EY Global Code of Conduct
• Willingness to learn and adapt to rapid-changing environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• Professional designation and/or qualification i.e. MBA, CPA, CA, CMA, CGA.
• Demonstrated experience in project-based engagements in any or the combination of the following areas: IT systems and operations, ERP implementations and architecture
• Understanding of operational models of the finance function
• Please be advised that this role does not meet the training and experience requirements for those individuals wishing to pursue their Chartered Accountant designation.
• Consulting experience is highly desired
• Background in operational finance and/or accounting functions is highly desired
• Background in finance transformation
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Graduate level education or applicable professional designation
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Networking opportunities to engage with colleagues from all across the globe
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Our team leverages a wide range of leading EPM platforms, including:

• Acterys
• Anaplan
• Board
• Microsoft Business Performance Planning
• OneStream
• Oracle EPM
• SAP SAC and Group Reporting
• Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) operating models, as well as budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Gather and translate business requirements into effective FP&A process designs and financial models, ensuring alignment with technical specifications.
• Collaborate closely with technical consultants to support the technical design and build of EPM solutions, ensuring functional requirements are met.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring seamless execution of all functional aspects of EPM implementations.
• Lead testing efforts for EPM solutions, working with technical teams to validate that systems are configured correctly and meet business needs.
• Provide functional support throughout the implementation process, including system setup, documentation, and user training.
• Guide and mentor junior consultants, ensuring high-quality delivery that meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Learn and grow within a dynamic team focused on financial performance technologies.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of EPM platforms and financial planning processes (e.g., FP&A, HR planning, CapEx).
• Ability to surface business requirements and help technical consultants define technical solutions.
• Experience with functional aspects of data modeling, scripting, and system integration.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with EPM platforms and or AI (machine learning, generative AI, etc).
• Familiarity with planning processes such as G&A Planning, HR Planning, Capital Expense Planning, and Project Planning.
• Exposure to pre-sales activities, including solution demos and proposal development.

Recognizing the changing and fast-paced professional landscape, you will team with engagement leadership to bring our broad range of capabilities and insights to enhance the effectiveness of the finance and operations function. You will be part of our Finance Transformation team and help clients by focusing on providing business advisory services that achieve measurable benefits in operational efficiency and strategic decision making.

As part of the Finance Transformation team, you will actively participate in engagements covering the following expertise areas:

• Finance Transformation Strategy & Roadmap
• Financial Statement Close & Consolidations
• FP&A, Controlling Excellence & Management Reporting
• Finance Operating Model Design
• Finance & Accounting Process Improvement, Mapping and Documentation
• Global Business Services including Shared Service Centers, Outsourcing

What you will do

As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will actively coach and counsel junior team members to help them develop.

Client responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Finance Transformation engagements, which involves advising clients on their internal finance strategy, operating models, and financial processes
• Assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking budget and communicating issues to project leaders
• Participate in business development initiatives (POVs, Proposals, NextWave Sessions, among others)
• Build strong internal relationships within Consulting and across other services

People Management responsibilities

• Keep people at center through effective supervising, coaching, and mentoring of staff members
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
• Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Finance Transformation professionals
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills and knowledge
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

Skills and attributes for success

• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and keep an open mind (know when to lead and when to follow)
• Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to speak fluently and professionally in English, French an asset
• A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude
• An ability to think outside of the box, thrive on new challenges, and understand clients and teammates’ work style

What you will bring to this role

• Strong academic record including a bachelor's degree and approximately a minimum of 7 years’ experience in industry or with a recognized consulting firm
• Professional designation and/or qualification is desired i.e. MBA, CPA, CA, CMA, CGA
• Experience in delivering projects that cover the full life cycle of assessment, design and implementation support
• Experience with emerging technologies and robotic process automation roll-out is an asset
• Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
• Travel may be required for this role

Ideally, you’ll also have knowledge and experience of a number of the following areas: finance transformation; process transformation and improvement; planning, budgeting and forecasting; performance measurement and performance management; business performance reporting; cost reduction; shared service centers and business process outsourcing; financial statement close

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

In this role, you will analyze complex financial data, operational metrics, and market trends, transforming them into actionable insights that facilitate informed decision-making. By concentrating on these critical areas, you will enable organizations to optimize their operational efficiency and achieve their strategic goals, significantly impacting their journey toward excellence.

Our team leverages a wide range of leading EPM platforms, including:

• Acterys
• Anaplan
• Board
• Microsoft Business Performance Planning
• OneStream
• Oracle EPM
• SAP SAC and Group Reporting
• Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of EPM solutions across planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures for modern EPM systems.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure successful delivery and measurable impact.
• Serve as a technical lead on EPM projects, developing models, integrations, and custom functionalities.
• Guide junior developers and ensure high-quality delivery aligned with client expectations.
• Support the development and configuration of EPM solutions, including system setup, testing, documentation, and user support.
• Learn and grow within a dynamic team focused on financial performance technologies.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of EPM platforms and financial planning processes (e.g., FP&A, HR planning, CapEx).
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience with data modeling, scripting, and system integration.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally, you’ll also

• Relevant certifications as a solution architect in one or more of the EPM systems EY Canada implements.
• Experience integrating EPM platforms with other enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with planning processes such as G&A Planning, Workforce Planning, Capital Expense Planning, and Project Planning.
• Exposure to pre-sales activities, including solution demos and proposal development.

In addition to the SIO, you will work closely with the many areas of the business that are involved in;

• The identification and validation of potential investments, and
• The management of initial investment request through validation, performance tracking, through closure and reporting to the executives

Your key responsibilities

• SIO Support, Analysis & Insights, ROI Tracking and Reporting
• Proactively lead follow-up meetings with leaders to track spend and return on approved investments, which often-times involves providing challenge along with responsibility for communicating difficult decisions
• Coordinate with Finance for creation and tracking of engagement codes of approved investments
• Connect with leaders to understand investment requests, financing requirements (costs, gating, projections), and tracking framework
• Lead the maintenance of our complex investment tracker to ensure timely updates and accuracy of data. Bring thought leadership around the continuous improvement of the tracker and other SIO processes by identifying more efficient ways of compiling and tracking data, including potential for automation
• Extract insights from tracker to drive impactful decision making in the firm
• Take an active role in learning about the business and applying that knowledge to the job
• Contribute to enhancing and maintaining the SIO governance, investment request tracking, reporting and other processes
• Work with the SIO team and investment sponsor to assist in the development of business case for investment requests
• Assist in triaging investment requests to different working groups
• Collaborate with the SIO team, SIO Working Groups, cross-functional teams and leadership to assess investment requests
• Coordinate meetings
• Help draft agenda and prepare for Strategic Investment Committee meetings
• Prepare detailed investment reports and presentations for SIO, SIC and other stakeholders
• Present analysis and insights to Leadership during monthly SIC meetings as required
• Assist other workstreams as required

What we look for

• Positive attitude– A strong work ethic, willingness to learn and openness to welcome new challenges
• Work independently- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including the ability to exercise sound independent judgment. Ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints in an unstructured environment relying on self-direction
• Creativity– Leverage past experiences to continuously improve, streamline processes / ways of working with teams
• Teaming– Be dedicated to the program and help your team be successful
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strategic mindset– Macro view: understand the ‘big picture’ of the investment and its strategic importance to the firm, service line, competency and or industry group & sector
• Organization skills– Micro view: diligence in tracking with attention to details, executing and following-up on tasks and requests from leadership – keep the process moving and providing status updates to leadership, ability to multitask.
• Consulting skills– intermediate ability with PowerPoint and Excel is required, advanced is strongly preferred
• Confidentiality– must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• CPA designation or working towards it is considered an asset
• CBV designation or working towards it, and/or experience in financial modelling, is an asset
• Strong financial analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to a senior leadership audience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Some knowledge of investment strategies, market trends, and economic factors influencing investment decisions is an asset.

What you will gain from this role

• Broad exposure– You’ll understand the “inner-workings” of EY, working directly with our Chief Investment Office (CIO), our newly formed Strategic Investment Committee (made up of our CIO, Chair & CEO, COO/CFO along with 3 other members of our EC) and your SIO team colleagues. You will also develop relationships with your colleagues in Finance, Corporate Development, CTO, C&I, Talent as well as with leaders across all Service Lines and Industry Groups. You’ll have direct insight and exposure into the strategic initiatives of the firm.
• Leadership– You’ll develop key leadership attributes, gain confidence in chairing discussions, presenting ideas, identifying critical decision points and actions as well as risk and mitigations, and learn how to “manage up”
• Understand EY– You will develop a deeper understanding of the depth and breadth of the firm’s current capabilities and competencies across all service lines and market segments, as well as an enhanced understanding of the firm’s strategic growth priorities and in demand market skills

What we offer you

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you