Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

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The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets.  United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

Ready to be part of the action?

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Development, the Senior Manager, Strategic Finance will be responsible for the analytical rigor that underpins our long-term growth strategy. This role involves transforming complex market and raw internal data into actionable insights, bridging the gap between historical reporting and future growth initiatives. An ideal candidate would have a background in strategic finance, equity research, investment banking, valuation advisory or private equity, with a deep foundation in advanced financial modeling and data analytics.

This role reports to: Vice President, Corporate Development

This role is hybrid (3-5 days/week in the office) - based in Toronto, ON

Key Accountabilities:

• Build and maintain a driver-based long-term financial model to support strategic and capital structure decision-making

• Develop standardized business case / valuation frameworks to ensure consistent evaluation of opportunities across the enterprise

• Develop deeper client analytics, including the methodology for calculating recurring revenue metrics across our various business units

• Create, backtest, and report on sophisticated enterprise-level composite scorecards

• Conduct post-acquisition reviews to track quantitative benefits / synergy realization and calculate investment returns

• Establish and maintain comprehensive strategic benchmarking and market intelligence analyzing peer performance, valuation multiples, TSR drivers, shifts in revenue mix, etc.

• Identify, analyze and quantify emerging trends and market dynamics that could cause fundamental shifts in the competitive landscape

• Support M&A deal processes with customer analytics, forecasting and competitive benchmarking

• Lead high-impact ad-hoc financial analyses and special projects as directed by executive leadership to address emerging business challenges

• Serve as a strategic finance partner for cross-functional initiatives, providing advanced modeling and analytical oversight for non-routine or enterprise-wide strategic decisions

• Create the Strategic Finance playbook by establishing best practices and standards in modeling processes and methodologies, while driving automation and continuous improvement

Must Have(s):

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic finance, equity research (fintech/financials focus), investment banking, valuation advisory or private equity

• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, the Capital IQ Pro plug-in and Google Sheets

• Proven ability to leverage AI tools / technology to drive automation and efficiency

• Deep understanding of valuation, financial statement analysis, advanced financial modeling and data analytics

• Ability to collaborate and communicate across every level of the enterprise, building trusted partnerships with key stakeholders and ensuring alignment

• A self-starter who thrives in high-pressure environments and can deliver accurate and impactful deliverables, and can distill complex data and comprehensive findings into executive level summaries

Note: Short-listed candidates will be required to complete a live case study to demonstrate technical proficiency and modeling speed as part of the evaluation process.

Nice to Have(s):

• Preference for a dual degree in Data Science or Computer Science, MBA, CFA, CPA or CBV designations

• Experience with SQL, PowerQuery and visualization tools like Tableau, PowerBI, QuickSight or Looker Studio would be an asset

Salary Range: $135,000/year - $165,000/year CAD 

Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. 

The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.

In the market for…

Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.

Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.

Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.

Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived! 

Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now.

Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located. 

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.