Director of Financial Planning & Analysis - Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corp
- Full-Time Permanent
- 35 hours per week
Duties
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will lead strategic financial planning, provide data-driven financial recommendations, oversee budgeting, forecasting, risk, and compliance while partnering with the Organization’s business development team. The role will drive growth, transforming reporting from transactional to advisory for executive leadership team’s decision-making for the overall financial management and enterprise-wide business analysis functions of the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (including its Economic Interests and Trust Entities) and the Economic Development Trust (together known as the SNGRDC Group).
This role provides strategic financial leadership while also driving data-informed decision-making through business analysis, performance measurement, and process improvement. The Director leads the Finance team and works collaboratively across departments to support operational efficiency, strategic planning, system optimization, and sustainable growth.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with strategic financial planning and analysis:
- Develop long-term plans, budgets, and forecasts
- Analyze financial performance drivers
- Leads process mapping, gap analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance effectiveness and efficiency
- Ensures alignment between financial planning, operational performance, and strategic objectives
Business Development Partnership
- Support the business development function by providing financial modeling, analysis and due diligence for investment related decision-making
- Translate strategy into financial plans and provide data-backed recommendations. Supports business case development, cost-benefit analyses, and return-on-investment (ROI) evaluations
- Assists in applications for grants, proposals, or other funding related to Nation Enterprises and Investments/Partnerships.
Performance Reporting:
- Lead financial reporting (monthly/quarterly/yearly)
- Prepare reports for board and executive leadership team
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and management reports to track organizational performance
- Manages relationships with auditors, bankers, lenders and other third parties
Risk Management & Compliance:
- Oversee internal controls, ensure regulatory adherence
- Manage tax compliance and identify and report to mitigate financial risks.
Process & Systems Improvement:
- Drive efficiency by improving financial systems, automation, and data platforms (e.g., data lakes, master data).
Team Leadership:
- Recruit, train, and manage finance team
- Foster a culture of financial literacy and best practices.
Perform other administrative duties as required.
Qualifications
- A strong work ethic with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
- The ability to perform well under pressure and to assess and prioritize workload.
- Ability to assign, direct and prioritize tasks for efficient and effective functioning of personnel.
- Must have ability to provide information, direction, and assistance, while maintaining a friendly, courteous, and cooperative disposition.
- Must maintain a close working relationship with financial institutions, consultants, other agencies, all departments, and government agencies.
- Proactive with the ability to solve problems and anticipate needs.
- Demonstrated professionalism and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
- Ability to embrace and champion change.
- Reliable and able to work independently.
- Ability to handle the public with tact, discretion, and with a pleasing personality.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 5-7 years of progressive finance experience, with several years in business management/leadership.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial and business management.
- Experience and working knowledge in the application of GAAP.
- Excellent knowledge of computer systems, experience with an integrated accounting application program such as Sage Intacct and other accounting software required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and iCloud applications.
- High level of initiative, self-direction and ability to work independently.
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, analyze, conceptualize, and assign tasks, manage personnel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be bondable and pass a police background check.
- Willingness to learn, accept change, and adapt to new ideas, business concepts, and cultures.
- Flexible (extra hours may be required on occasion).
Eligibility
- Police Record Check Required upon Offer
Accommodations
- At Six Nations of the Grand River, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, as may be requested and/or required by law. If you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to Human Resources at hrdept@sndevcorp.ca.
Benefits
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Pension
- Incentive Programs
- Performance based merit increases
- Team Member Recognition Program
- Comprehensive paid time off – vacation, sick, personal time, and paid holidays
- Education Reimbursement
- Company Mentorship Program
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- Training Opportunities
- Corporate Events
How to Apply
To apply, please complete an online application on our website, Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation | Ohsweken
If you are unable to apply through the website, resumes can be dropped off at the Tourism Building between 9:00am and 4:00pm Monday-Friday.
2498 Chiefswood Rd, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0
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