Executive Director, Capital Planning Finance

Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now's the time for your career to fly.

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada's leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 1,900 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners.  Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community.
• Eligibility to participate in our Group Health Benefits Program.
• A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program.

What can you expect from this position?

Reporting to the CFO, the Executive Director, Capital Planning, Finance owns GTAA' s enterprise capital planning finance cadences and portfolio: shaping the multi‑year Capital Plan, running portfolio prioritization within funding and delivery constraints, and linking project delivery to financial outcomes. The role sets the stage‑gate and portfolio routines, keeps cash‑flow and benefits outlooks tightly connected to forecasts, and partners with Corporate Analytics on scenarios and sensitivities (traffic, cost inflation, interest, schedule risk) to inform executive choices. The outcome is a disciplined, insight‑rich capital program that advances strategy while strengthening credibility of forecasts and performance reporting.

Through business partnering with the capital delivery team, the role will deliver tracking and scenario analysis to enable timely decisions for capital allocation and funding requirements across capital programs. Establish in-depth financial modeling to provide quality forecasting, insights, sensitivities and risk assessments to support decisions making on project development and changes. 

As Executive Director, Capital Planning, Finance, you will:

• Lead the multi-year Capital Plan and rolling investment portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy, long-term financial goals, and funding capacity.
• Lead the enterprise capital allocation and governance framework in partnership with Capital Delivery, Finance, and Strategy, ensuring investments are prioritized, financially disciplined, and aligned with enterprise and regulatory objectives.
• Lead the development and maintenance of capital expenditure forecasts by program in collaboration with the project delivery team, providing in-year and multi-year views of Estimate at Completion. Ensures portfolio updates are reconciled to cash flow, P&L, and funding capacity, maintaining alignment between financial performance and delivery progress.
• Establish and maintain portfolio data standards to ensure consistency, accuracy, and transparency across all capital programs.
• Lead and develop high-performing, diverse teams aligned with the organization's vision and values.

This is the role for you, if you have:

• 10+ years progressive experience in capital planning/portfolio management or corporate finance within capital‑intensive/regulatory environments (e.g., airports, infrastructure, utilities); proven work with portfolio routines, stage‑gate governance, and capital cash‑flow forecasting.
• CPA and/or CFA designation.
• Capital portfolio methods and gate disciplines; driver-based modeling and scenario/sensitivity methods; advanced Excel; Power BI (or equivalent); familiarity with EPM/ERP; strong storytelling and exhibit creation for executives/board.
• Understanding of IFRS capital vs. expense implications; scheduling/risk concepts; familiarity with funding capacity considerations and debt/cash outlooks is a strong asset.
• A track record in leading high-performance teams and developing talent.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field, preferably an MBA or Masters in a Quantitative field.
• Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance.

The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.