Finance Manager

Job Description

Please note:

- Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.- This is a regular, full-time opportunity.- You will be working on a hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement, with an expectation of working in the office 2-3 days a week.

Who We Are

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

Department Overview

The Finance Business Unit (BU) Support team is responsible for budgeting, management reporting/analysis, and special projects for Fidelity Canada’s various business areas. The team’s main focus is to support these business areas in achieving their objectives by identifying issues, recommending solutions, providing financial transparency and value-added financial assessments.

This is achieved by establishing strong relationships with these internal client groups while meeting the needs and interests of all stakeholders. This role specifically supports 2 large business units: The Institutional Sales Team and the Finance & Corporate Services team.

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Finance Manager will be responsible for providing Finance support on larger projects of strategic or business importance by providing consulting, planning, and end-to-end business case support for these projects. This role will be required to build strong partnerships with business leaders and colleagues by providing appropriate financial stewardship, guidance, and strategic support.

This role will reside in the Finance department, specifically on BU Support team reporting to the Director of Finance (Business Support), while directly supporting projects and assignments relating to Business or Finance strategy or operations.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Lead Business Case Development on behalf of Finance for strategic Business and Finance projects.-
- Ability to deliver effective presentations to senior management including the President, CFO, and Senior Executive Team.- Ability to develop end-to-end financial models, conduct sensitivity analysis and developing compelling insights for executive-level audiences.

2. Lead Pricing Analysis and Strategy for all Pricing Requests- Working with the institutional sales team, lead the financial analysis on non-standard pricing requests- Create and maintain complex financial models in order to properly evaluate new business proposals, with a focus on bottom line impact, NPV & ROI- Have or develop a thorough understanding of Fidelity’s products in order to best support pricing requests- Communicate with relevant stakeholders (ie. legal, compliance) on non-standard requests, ensuring any non-financial considerations are properly reflected in the business case- In partnership with Director Finance Business Support, present business cases in clear and concise terms, for executive committee review.- Own pricing repository and records, ensuring accurate pricing is communicated and reflected in the billing system.

3. Support Market, Industry, and Competitive research as required.- Evaluate macro industry dynamics as they relate to sales, pricing strategy, new business markets and opportunities under evaluation.- Determine mechanism for measuring competitive positioning and market share.

4. Identify and coordinate areas of cross-functional Finance support for business projects (e.g. Accounting, Tax, Analytics, Reporting).- Determine key stakeholders relating to new business opportunities and ensure relevant information is integrated into business cases and financial models.

5. Lead Business Planning and Forecast efforts across your responsible areas.- Successful identification and inclusion of relevant direct and indirect resources required for inclusion in long-term business plans.- Consolidate and analyze data from a wide variety of sources, working with multiple stakeholders within prescribed timelines to complete an accurate budget / forecast- Complete sales planning and forecasting based on historical trends, industry analysis, and identified pipeline, ensuring alignment from both Finance & Sales executives.- Develop appropriate key performance indicators / success measures relating to projects and business cases and develop post implementation assessments against the relevant measures.

6. Participate on Project Team, Working Committee