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Finance Manager (US) - Human Resources

TD Bank Group, Mount Laurel, NJ, United States


Work Location:

Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

$91,000 - $136,240 USD

Line of Business:

Finance

Department Overview
Provides planning, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis support for the Human Resources line of business and Centrally Allocated HR Expenses, including assisting with ad-hoc deliverables when required. Interacts with key contacts in the U.S. and Canada to enhance management reporting and optimize spend across their businesses to drive greater shareholder return.

Job Overview
The Finance Manager provides a range of strategic finance advice, analysis and support for key business areas/portfolios as assigned. Proactively manages senior relationships to provide seasoned and deep business insights, decision support and guidance, and works closely with various stakeholders and team members as required.

Depth & Scope

Scope of role may have pan‑business impact and focus is on comprehensive reviews, specialized analysis, audits and/or initiatives with a yearly time span

Accountable for conducting financial analysis/research, reviews and/or audits to support functional goals/objectives

May act as interface with Finance partners/leaders and external parties

Serves as a source of advice to senior management in field of specialty; may lead team(s) of related specialists/experts

Undertakes and completes a variety of complex projects and initiatives requiring seasoned business partner specialist knowledge and/or the integration of cross‑functional processes within own area of expertise

Work is guided by policies and industry standards/methods

Requires innovative thinking to develop new solutions

Communicates difficult concepts; converts information to compelling business context and advice; influences and gains alignment across increasingly senior stakeholders

Works autonomously as the lead and guides others within area of expertise

Education & Experience

Undergraduate degree

7+ years of relevant experience

Accounting or financial designation preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Hyperion, Essbase and Oracle would be an asset.

Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point and Outlook.

Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities

Ability to utilize AI technologies like Microsoft Copilot to consolidate reports and create overall efficiency would be asset.

Proven track record and experience in leading continuous improvement or process improvement projects and initiatives.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and in a team environment as required.

Detail oriented while still able to synthesize issues and present concise concepts and solutions.

Exceptional time management, organizational, project management, and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to proactively follow up on identified issues and work toward resolution.

Customer Accountabilities

Works closely with business partners to gain deep understanding of the business and relevant objectives in order to contribute to the strategic direction of respective business and/or the enterprise

Formulates relevant and meaningful data analysis through comprehensive data visualization tools, profiling tools, segmentation, as well as leveraging advanced modeling and analytics

Leads on the interpretation of complex business issues, generates multifaceted insights and identifies opportunities to help drive business growth or address business/enterprise needs

Effectively communicates relevant/meaningful recommendations on a range of finance management issues or related operational processes to all levels within the organization

Acts as a subject matter expert for LOB Finance area supported and provides guidance/advice and recommendations to support dealings with internal/external partners

Identifies and develops key business performance measures or metrics for own area and ensures benchmark/best practice information is shared with appropriate parties

Works to maximize shareholder value by developing key strategies/tactics for own unit and by conducting business and/or financial analysis to support key business decisions and the achievement of business partner or department objectives

Leverages advanced data and analytics where possible to ensure business leaders are provided with comprehensive information to enable strategic decision support

Develops and/or assesses significant business cases
ew initiatives applying expertise and ensuring criteria for own area are met (e.g., taxation, accounting practices, forecasted rates of return, evaluate outcomes, test assumptions, interface with others for appropriate input, identify benchmarks)

Proactively partners and supports the business to develop business, financial, operational, or organizational strategy for the organization

Ensures alignment between business segment and enterprise goals/thresholds

Provides strategic insights and proposes solutions for the organizations they support that deliver superior risk adjusted profitability

Creates "story-telling" presentations on business performance (competitive analysis, etc.)

Acts as a catalyst in driving forward initiatives critical to delivering strategy

Develops and implements growth strategies

Partners with the business to develop financial plans and forecasts

Applies management-level focus

Shareholder Accountabilities

Acts as a respectful "challenger" to provide alternative points of view

Leads the development/implementation of new financial models, operating service standards, methodologies, frameworks and paradigms to support on‑going reporting, audit and/or analysis functions for own area

Synthesizes complex and vast amount of information and translates into actionable insights and strategy

Monitors and analyzes financial performance, acting as custodians of cost

Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for our business area

Ensures respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities

Consistently exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality and privacy; escalates issues where appropriate

Ensures business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements (e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical control of assets)

Participates in cross‑functional/enterprise initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk/provide guidance for complex situations

Conducts internal and external research projects; supports the development/delivery of presentations/communications to management or broader audience

Conducts meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, makes recommendations, assesses the effectiveness of programs/policies/practices

Monitors service, productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implements continuous process/performance improvements where opportunities exist

Identifies/recommends/supports the implementation of actions/remediation plans to address performance/risk/governance issues

Actively manages relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and ensures alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements

Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts

Maintains a culture of risk based management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

Employee/Team Accountabilities

Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues/points of interest

Provides thought leadership and/or industry knowledge for own area of expertise and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit

Keeps current on emerging trends/developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques

Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team

Keeps others informed and up‑to‑date about the status/progress of projects and/or all relevant or useful information related to day‑to‑day activities

Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices

Leads, motivates and develops relationships with internal and external business partners/stakeholders to develop productive working relationships

Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce

Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

Physical Requirements

Domestic Travel - Occasional

International Travel - Never

Performing sedentary work - Continuous

Performing multiple tasks - Continuous

Operating standard office equipment - Continuous

Responding quickly to sounds - Occasional

Sitting - Continuous

Standing - Occasional

Walking - Occasional

Moving safely in confined spaces - Occasional

Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) - Occasional

Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) - Never

Squatting - Occasional

Bending - Occasional

Kneeling - Never

Crawling - Never

Climbing - Never

Reaching overhead - Never

Reaching forward - Occasional

Pushing - Never

Pulling - Never

Twisting - Never

Concentrating for long periods of time - Continuous

Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations - Continuous

Reading, writing and comprehending instructions - Continuous

Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing - Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.

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