Senior Advisor, Operations Finance Initiatives

at  Toronto Community Housing

Business Planning Coordination:

• Lead the coordination of business planning processes between the Finance and Operations divisions, overseeing revenue optimization, arrears management and cost control pertaining to work orders
• 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 financial policies and procedures, ensuring input from key collaborators.
• Develop and implement best practices for operational finance priorities, such as managing revenue streams and arrears, emphasizing financial sustainability and alignment with organizational goals.
• Ensure financial sustainability and overall budget optimization strategies 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 revenue, arrears, work orders and other metrics and developing recommendations to improve processes, leveraging financial expertise
• Provide strategic advice to senior management, including the CFO, and external entities such as the board of directors and committees, substantiating findings and recommendations, ensuring alignment with TCHC’s financial objectives.
• Prepare reports and presentations on financial operational performance, offering insights into business planning implications and recommending strategic courses of action, emphasizing financial prudence and optimization.
• Data collection and analysis on functions and services provided at TSHC-operated buildings, build up foundational framework for organizing the data.

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 performance indicators tailored to different operational facets of the organization, 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.
• Manage the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation (TSHC) transition agreement and provide direction to project teams.
• 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.
• Support the Finance Team in cross functional reviews of system workflows to ensure financial control as per the Delegated Signing Authority
• Support Finance Team in collaborating on various initiatives as required
• 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 Operational 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