Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
A NEW BREED OF ENTERTAINMENT
With almost 150 years of proud horseracing history, Woodbine Entertainment Group is the founding pioneer and largest operator of professional horseracing in Canada.
Building on our rich past, we are surging ahead to the future with an energized, new vision. Today we deliver the most thrilling and highest quality racing, dining and entertainment experiences to our visitors. In doing so, we remain a world-leader in horse-racing — and also among the most exciting and diverse entertainment facilities on the globe.
As a senior finance leader, the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will oversee all aspects of FP&A across the enterprise. This role serves as the subject-matter expert for management reporting and business partnership, with a strong focus on delivering targeted outcomes. The Director will champion a continuous-improvement mindset, developing and implementing innovative, strategic process enhancements that drive efficiency, provide timely and accurate information, and increase productivity across the organization. This individual must be a natural leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships both within and beyond the finance function.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Budgeting:
Create, maintain, and improve models and presentations for the month-end results reviews, forecasting models, ad hoc projects and requests
Lead the annual Budget, Forecast and Long-range planning processes
Coordinate across finance department and with department leaders to ensure quality, timeliness, and accuracy
Includes cash flow modelling and forecasting
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
Management reporting and business partnering, including meeting with key business stakeholders to evaluate risks and opportunities to the full year forecast
Preparation of dashboards, KPI monitoring and variance analysis
Includes Capital investment reporting, monitoring
Process Improvements:
Monitor and analyze key processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, controls, and automation of reporting and forecasting tasks. Including working with IT on automated dashboards to distribute results.
Ad Hoc analysis that includes:
Analysis requests from business partners with thorough, organized and fact-based work product supporting key observations, assumptions and conclusions
Development of business cases that clearly communicate the ROI of initiatives; provide creative insights, implications, and recommendations about current and future
Key Success Factors
10+ years of progressive finance experience in a combination of Accounting, Operations and FP&A roles
CPA, CFA and/or MBA a plus; BS/BA degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field preferred
Strong leadership to influence senior leaders of the organization and work with peers in finance and across the organization to manage the financial performance of the business.
Strong Change-management and decision making skills
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Be Yourself.
We believe differences should be valued and celebrated. By building diverse and inclusive teams, we strive to provide a more authentic and empowering work experience that unlocks the potential of our people. Regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, we believe everyone has the right to express their ideas, ambitions, and pursue their goals with confidence and integrity. Diversity breeds innovation. We want people to think differently. Our commitment is to build a culture that welcomes everyone and leverages their unique perspectives to be a great entertainment company that shares the thrill of horseracing experiences with the world.