Senior Advisor, Finance Housing Initiatives

at  Toronto Community Housing

Business Planning Coordination:

• Lead the coordination of business planning processes between the Finance and Development divisions for the Mayor’s New Housing Target and other Development projects, overseeing Program Review, coordinating financial viability assessments and working closely to align housing initiatives with strategic goals.
• Develop comprehensive business planning reports, presentations, and supporting documentation tailored for senior management and the CFO.
• Collaborate with departmental counterparts and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of business planning initiatives, aligning with TCHC’s strategic objectives.
• Facilitate the development of and implement policies and procedures to support program targets with a focus on improving the financial viability of City building projects emphasizing financial sustainability and alignment with organizational goals.
• Ensure financial sustainability and overall program plans are aligned with the new TCHC strategic plan, supporting long-term operational goals.
• Support the development and implementation of divisional strategies that ensure all activities and budgets adhere to TCHC’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Supporting the alignment of financial policies with organizational strategies, ensuring that all business planning and decision-making processes adhere to TCHC’S standards and financial objectives.

Analysis and Advisory:

• Conduct thorough analysis of data related to housing market conditions and development projects, leveraging financial expertise.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management, including the CFO, and external entities such as external consultants and City partners and CMHC, substantiating cost benefit analysis to understand potential risks under various market conditions and advocating for funding allocations, ensuring alignment with TCHC’s financial objectives.
• Prepare reports and presentations on the Development and Finance programs, offering insights into business planning implications and recommending strategic courses of action, emphasizing financial prudence and optimization.

Strategic Resource Development:

• Develop strategic planning resources and performance metrics within the Finance division to facilitate organizational planning endeavors, emphasizing financial efficacy and optimization.
• Undertake proactive research and analysis on emerging business planning trends and methodologies, advocating for their incorporation into TCHC’s planning frameworks, with a focus on financial viability and sustainability.
• Assist in crafting and implementing tracking systems to monitor progress on housing targets, emphasizing financial performance and accountability.

Project Leadership and Management:

• Oversee the lifecycle of projects within the Finance division, from initiation through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Apply project management best practices to enhance efficiency, mitigate risks, and achieve project objectives.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders.
• Utilize project management software and tools to track progress, generate reports, and provide updates to senior management and the CFO.
• Act as project lead for the Development and Finance within the Finance division, including developing project plans, critical paths, and scheduling activities.
• Negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to determine optimal courses of action, presenting findings and recommendations to senior management, particularly the CFO.
• Maintain robust liaisons with various corporate support functions to ensure the integrity and efficacy of business cases and submissions within the Finance division