Job Description

Position Title:
Director, Transformation (Finance) (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid)
Status of Employment:
Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Position Language Requirement:
Language Skills:
Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.



Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.
Unposting Date:
2025-07-21 11:59 PM
This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.
The role
CBC's Finance team is seeking a Finance transformational leader to support English Services during a project which will redesign accounting processes and systems. Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance, this position is integral to the Senior Finance Management team. This role will be directly involved in supporting the Entertainment, Factual, & Sports ("EFS"), News and the Digital Product finance leaders as needs arise resulting of the implementation of a new ERP accounting system and a new Broadcast Management System. The role will involve FP&A, internal and external financial reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis and providing finance support & amp; partnering with the business to foster accountability and transparency of financial results.
Please note, this is a contractual role until June 30, 2026.

Principal Responsibilities:Provide financial expertise through gaining an understanding of CBC's business, processes and systems to effectively support the management of the EFS, News and Digital Product operating budgets & forecasted results as well as managing operational deliverables with key stakeholders. Support various monthly internal reporting processes to deliver timely, accurate financial information which may include preparation of journal entries, reconciliations and critical analysis of financial data. Support the consolidation of financial reporting, including the development of various planning scenarios and modelling as required, respecting priorities and funding to ensure alignment with company strategies and financial objectives. Analyze and interpret variances and trends for areas of responsibility, including presenting to all levels of stakeholders. Business partner who will work closely with senior management to make recommendations and help inform decisions as it relates to the strategic business objectives. Takes a leadership role in complex projects of a highly confidential, sensitive and specialized nature for senior management. Implement process improvements and internal controls across areas of responsibility.


Leadership Responsibilities:Participate in a culture of collaboration, consideration and communication with colleagues. Value diversity of perspectives and building an inclusive and psychologically safe workplace. Lead, mentor and develop a high-functioning team (including direct reports and colleagues) including creating a motivating environment. Receptive to new ideas and change and seeks ways to continuously improve performance. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with other leaders across the function and organization. Strong persuasive communication skills.


Qualifications
Your profileProfessional accounting designation - CPA. A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance. Experience in managing and motivating staff. Ability and skills to make recommendations and provide analytical insight and interpretation of complex financial data to senior management in a clear and concise manner. Superior Excel skills and experience working with SAP and Workday are an asset. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and interact with employees, operational managers and various levels of management of several departments. Possessing a highly developed sense of client service, enabling the ability to listen to clients and correctly interpret each department's particular needs. The ability to deal with several, sometimes conflicting priorities under pressure in order to meet deadlines and meet multiple urgent demands within tight timeframes. Strong attention to detail as well as excellent communications skills, written and oral, is required. Previous media/broadcast industry experience is an asset.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next
step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:A mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.


CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country's diversity. That's because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That's why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada's public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.



You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
Primary Location:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time