Finance Manager (Financial Planning/Analysis) (Toronto)

Finance Manager (Financial Planning/Analysis) (Toronto)

23 Aug
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Allied REIT
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Toronto

23 Aug

Allied REIT

Toronto

Our work is grounded in a clear purpose: to provide knowledge-based organizations with distinctive urban environments that support creativity, connectivity and human wellness. We seek to make a continuous contribution to cities and culture that elevates and inspires the humanity in all of us. This vision informs how we operate, how we design and how we lead.

Real estate, for us, is not a passive investment. It is a profoundly human endeavour, one that must promote wellness, sustainability, diversity and creativity—today and for generations to come. For more information on Allied’s approach to city-building, visit our Insights page.

Lead Allied’s financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis and management reporting activities. As Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;), you will lead budgeting and forecasting processes, develop long-term financial plans and provide analysis of financial and operating performance across Allied’s portfolio and corporate functions. You will work closely with Property Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Investments, Leasing, Operations and other business functions to translate financial and operational information into meaningful insights, identify emerging risks and opportunities and support informed decision-making.

As a key member of the Finance leadership team, you will serve as a strategic business partner to senior leaders and help strengthen financial planning, analytical capabilities and financial discipline across the organization. This role is well suited to a collaborative and forward-looking finance leader with robust financial modelling and analytical capabilities and a commitment to developing people and building high-performing teams. Develop and own consolidated financial forecasts and multi-year financial plans.

Establish and track key performance indicators related to occupancy, leasing, operating performance, capital expenditures, financing and other business drivers. Continuously enhance planning and forecasting processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and business insight.

Performance

Analysis and Management Reporting Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting for senior leadership. Analyze actual financial performance relative to budget, forecast and prior periods, identifying key drivers of variances. Analyze key performance indicators, including funds from operations (FFO), adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) and related financial and operating metrics.

Identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities and communicate their potential financial impact to senior leadership. Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards and other reporting tools that provide clear visibility into organizational performance.



Lead the development of financial and performance reporting for the Board of Trustees and its committees.

Long-Term Financial Planning and Strategic Analysis Lead the development and maintenance of Allied’s long-term financial model. Model the financial implications of potential acquisitions, dispositions, developments and other strategic initiatives in partnership with Investments and other business functions. Provide financial analysis and recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer and senior leadership to support business and strategic decisions.

Coordinate

Allied’s annual and long-term capital planning processes. Monitor capital spending against approved plans and identify material variances, risks and emerging requirements. Integrate capital plans into corporate forecasts and long-term financial models.

Provide analysis of the impact of capital investments on financial performance, liquidity and key REIT metrics. FP&A; Systems, Data and Continuous Improvement Lead the development and enhancement of financial planning, forecasting and management reporting tools and processes. Identify opportunities to automate and streamline financial planning and reporting activities.

Establish consistent financial models, reporting methodologies and performance measures across the organization. Promote effective use of financial and operational data to improve business insight and decision-making. Partner with Corporate Accounting and technology teams to support the effective integration of financial systems, data and reporting tools.

Champion continuous improvement and best practices across the FP&A; function. Establish clear priorities and expectations and promote a high standard of quality, accountability and collaboration. Build strong relationships across Finance and the broader organization.

Develop organizational capability through coaching, knowledge sharing and succession planning. Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement and informed decision-making. 7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, accounting or a related field, including experience leading teams and complex planning processes. ~ Experience within commercial real estate, a REIT or another capital-intensive industry is strongly preferred. ~ Experience preparing financial analysis and reporting for senior executives and Boards. ~ Demonstrated experience improving financial planning,



reporting and analytical processes. ~ Exceptional financial modelling, analytical and problem-solving capabilities. ~ Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to understand the operational drivers of financial performance. ~ Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. ~ Advanced proficiency with financial planning, reporting and analytical tools. ~ Strong leadership capabilities with a demonstrated commitment to developing people and building high-performing teams. ~ Experience analyzing property or portfolio-level financial performance is considered an asset. $Allied determines individual compensation by work location and other factors, including relevant experience, education and internal equity. Shared financial success and an ownership mindset Eligible employees participate in performance-based bonus programs and a retirement savings program, with the option to invest in traditional funds or Allied units.

This approach aligns individual effort with Allied’s long-term performance and reinforces a sense of ownership at every level of the organization. Intentional presence and time off In addition to vacation, employees receive six personal days and half-days before statutory holidays. Health, wellbeing and support Comprehensive, company-paid health benefits include vision and dental coverage, along with a healthcare spending account.

An employee assistance program is available to provide confidential support when it is needed. For those drawn to real estate, this includes uncommon exposure to how buildings, organizations and cities evolve through hands-on experience and shared responsibility. More insight into life at Allied, including our ESG and EDI initiatives, can be found in our annual ESG report.

Temporary or contract roles may not qualify for all the benefits listed, and some roles may follow a modified total rewards structure.

While

Allied uses technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support administrative efficiency, all screening, assessment and hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to hiring the most qualified candidates with a dedication towards supporting diversity, equity and inclusion across our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, origin, sexual orientation, disability and socioeconomic background.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our organization and help us deliver better outcomes for our tenants, partners and communities. We strive to provide an accessible recruitment experience and welcome reasonable accommodation requests at any stage of the recruitment process. #

📌 Finance Manager (Financial Planning/Analysis) (Toronto)
🏢 Allied REIT
📍 Toronto

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