Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Responsibilities - FP & A

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and monthly performance reporting.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with cross functional business leaders to optimize costs, improve productivity, and support growth initiatives.
• Leverage analytics, automation, and planning tools to enhance decision support.
• Own financial performance transparency – ensure clear visibility of drivers, variances, and outcomes across P&L, cash flow, and key KPIs.
• Provide consistent performance narratives and management reporting
• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Embed automation and AI across these processes, where possible
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities - Internal Controls and Risk Management

• Establish a risk and control governance framework aligned with Bell Canada's policies and standards.
• Drive a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous controls improvement across the organization.
• Design, implement, and monitor robust internal control frameworks and governance processes.
• Lead enterprise and operational risk assessments, identifying key risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee internal and external audits, including remediation of control deficiencies.
• Strengthen controls over financial reporting, procurement, payroll, and operational processes.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (ICAI), CFA, MBA Finance or equivalent professional designation required.
• CIA or risk management certifications are an asset
• 12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Controllership, Audit, Risk Management, or related finance functions, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and maturing a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) or equivalent internal control framework within an organization.
• Expert financial modeling and analytical skills. Multi-country delivery, stakeholder management, and executive engagement.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, ERP systems (SAP/Zoho preferred), automation, and AI-enabled finance solutions
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and management reporting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a results-driven mindset.

Experience: 12-23years

Skills: FPA, FP&A, Budgeting, Forecasting, Finance Controllership, GCC

CA, CFA, CMA Education Mandatory*