Job Description

At IMCO, our talent is among the best! IMCO offers a uniquely stimulating and rewarding environment where you can help build and drive organizational transformation, all while seeking to challenge yourself, learn, and grow your career.
We offer a culture of collaboration and passion, creating unwavering value for the clients we serve. Our vision is to be the partner of choice for Ontario's public sector funds and build a high-performing, value-based Asset Management firm in the heart of downtown Toronto.
If you are ready to drive best-in-class service, and join a collaborative, motivated, and fun team of professionals, we're ready to offer you a great place to work with exciting opportunities for growth and development.
If you want to use your expertise to drive strategic business outcomes, then we want you at IMCO!

This is a 18 month contract with a possibility of extension.
The Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, is responsible for Enterprise consolidation of the budgets, forecasts, reporting and analysis activities in support of IMCO's cost management strategy. The role will be responsible to apply forethought of the end state and design supporting activities and tactics that define how IMCO captures, stores, visualizes, models and reports cost data. This will lead to the development of key performance indicators for costs and reporting of results and trends at an Enterprise level. This position will also provide strategic advice and analysis to senior business leaders related to cost management and efficiency for their respective units.
As a Member of Our Team, You Will be Responsible For:With the end state in mind, design, obtain support and implement a program that defines how IMCO collects, stores and reports on total costs in a "one sources of truth" approach. Developing and maintaining the cost data and complex financial models to efficiently budget and forecast costs with flexibility to run multiple scenarios for internal stakeholders. Partnering with HR, Finance and Portfolio Construction teams to maintain the inputs, controls and key planning assumptions related to financial models. Advise business unit leaders and provide analysis that is actionable as well as provide management with the ability to appropriately manage costs with a specific focus on Operating Expenses and Other Investment-Management costs. Support an efficient and comprehensive process for developing financial plans (annual budgets, forecasts and longer-term strategic plans) that links analysis to IMCO's strategic objectives. Conducting deep dive analyses of specific targeted line items and expense categories, as requested by the Chief Financial Officer and the executive team. Preparing high quality financial analysis and presentations for the executives, senior management, clients, and Boards of Directors. Finance business partner to HR, Client Relationship Management, Enterprise Risk, IT & Data, Investment Operations, and Finance. Lead continuous improvement efforts related to Budget/forecasting processes and Adaptive Insights, IMCO's corporate budgeting and planning tool. Maintenance and enhancements of the Enterprise Cost Allocation model in our planning systems (Adaptive Insights) to ensure transparent an equitable allocation of costs. Prepare Cost Allocation analysis and reports by asset class to support informed decisions and performance reporting. Work in a fast-paced, high-energy start-up environment while participating in the creation of processes to scale-up the organization. Prepare process documentation with clearly defined roles and responsibilities and embedded controls. Supporting a culture of financial transparency and continuous improvement. Participating in special projects, as assigned.

What you need to succeed:A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in financial analysis is required with demonstrated expertise in creating and maintaining complex financial models. Experience in the asset management industry is required with a strong understanding of operating expenses and other investment management costs related to diverse investment strategies. Holds a relevant professional designation, such as a CFA or CPA or is an MBA graduate. Demonstrated experience in presenting complex information to a variety of audiences, including senior executives. Superior communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across the enterprise. Prior experience partnering with the technology group to configure financial tools to optimize productivity. Expert level skills using Workday Financial Management and Adaptive Insights are required. Expert level skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint and business intelligence tools. Experience in developing and maintaining complex financial models is required. Experience leading projects is considered an asset. Experience in a multi-client environment is considered an asset. Ability to successfully manage expectations of internal/external clients. A process improvement and governance mindset are a must.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our hybrid work model offers flexibility and provides our employees with the opportunity to lead a well-balanced life. Our Corporation's offices located at 16 York Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON M5J 0E6 provide a welcoming space for employees to gather, work collaboratively, and grow together.IMCO is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in its recruitment process. Please advise IMCO if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs. Candidates being considered for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.