Senior Commercial Management Analyst

Job title: Senior Commercial Management Analyst

Job description: Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

We embody our values in everything that we do. We Serve with Passion, Think Forward, and Play as a Team. If you can relate, we want to hear from you!

Our Commercial Management office is looking for a Senior Commercial Management Analyst to join the team. The Senior Commercial Management Analyst provides commercially and financially-informed analytical support to assigned divisions; understands the financial and commercial impact of business processes (e.g. audit, legal, commercial and contract requirements) to evaluate current and future business activities, and deliver timely and accurate commercial and operational excellence.

What will I be doing?

• Will report directly to the Commercial Management, Manager.
• This position will focus primarily on, but not limited to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) PRESTO client portfolio.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the commercial management team and business unit leaders to drive master data related decisions.
• Develop strong presentations and PowerPoint material by gathering and synthesizing data and transforming it into illustrative frameworks and powerful presentations outlining problems/issues so that the presentation clearly outlines the issues and supports the decision making process. , and outlines recommendations actions required
• Support the development of commercial evidence, tools, techniques, and guidance that will demonstrate value for money for larger Metrolinx projects and leads the development for smaller files.
• Support the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies, methodologies, tools and techniques for commercial management excellence and continuous improvement including, the validation of Metrolinx project requirements, and recommends commercial strategies consistent with overall strategic goals of the division
• Support negotiations and execution of larger projects such as client and vendor negotiations including developing presentation materials, benchmark research, financial analytics, and overall management of the project life cycle and leads the negotiations and execution of smaller commercial files.
• Analyse data, contractual documents, and financial data leveraging strong analytical and financial analytics skills, to develop reports and action plans for Metrolinx Senior Management on commercial risks (budget, schedule, and quality), and contingency utilization
• Handle validation of costs, evaluation of works performed and assist with payments of key vendors.
• Conduct financial analyses in support of the commercial matters in the assigned division; provides subject matter expertise in analysing and responding to inquiries and solving complex problems
• Create and apply reporting templates to meet legal and corporate standards, including meeting deadlines
• Assess the implications of new processes, systems and projects from a commercial perspective, (e.g. limitations, cost-benefit implications, and risks prior to implementation)
• Provide internal customers, leaders and commercial team members, with agreed upon reports and recommendations with accuracy and on deadline
• Provide subject matter expertise to support other commercial and financial professionals and activities (i.e., auditors, budget managers)
• Provide subject matter expertise to business leaders, partners and committee members, assists in interpretation of financial data for decision-making and provides commentary
• Develop commentary and presentations on commercial and financial analysis and reports for senior management and presents them to aid decision-making
• Monitor and maps assigned business processes, with particular attention to control and reporting functions; recommends immediate and longer-term changes to ensure the integrity of data and financial information
• Test new functionality from an accounting/financial control perspective and provides impact assessments
• Exercise due diligence in fiscal management and reporting, independently and when part of a project delivery team to reduce financial, legal, and reputational risks
• Guide and mentor other financial professionals on the team; establishing policies and procedures for analysis and reporting and reviewing their work

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Commerce, Engineering, Architecture or related field – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Minimum six (6) years’ progressive experience as a financial analyst or similar positions.
• Experience in Commercial management, vendor management or corporate development
• Knowledge of commercial management business practices, financial analysis and reporting; understands the financial and accounting impact of business processes to evaluate current and future business activities (e.g. audit, legal, and reporting requirements).
• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Interpersonal and advance oral/written/presentation communication skills to develop and present commentary, reports, and presentations on financial analysis to senior management to aid decision-making.
• Ability to perform advanced level analysis, interpret and evaluation financial data, and recommend solutions to non-recurring problems.
• Methodical, hands-on, resourceful, and detail-oriented approach to problem solving and analytical research

Accommodation:

Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process, as required. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

Metrolinx employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with Metrolinx’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy as a condition of being eligible for the recruitment process. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. If you are not able to obtain COVID-19 vaccination for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from Metrolinx.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Company: Metrolinx

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:53:18 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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