Lead Group Manager, Finance Franchise Cards (US)

Lead Group Manager, Finance

The Lead Group Manager, Finance oversees a team of Business Finance professional roles that provide strategic financial analysis, insights, decision support and / or reporting results and / or provide guidance and advice to various internal and external stakeholders. Drives proactive thought leadership throughout AMCB Finance and delivers effective challenge to business partners.

The role requires in-depth shareholder and / or broad financial and business perspective. The scope may include integration of activities and Finance support for several key business lines. Focuses on longer-range issues dealing with and solving highly sensitive, confidential and / or multifaceted and complex financial management issues. Primary interface and high level resource to Business leaders on financial performance measures / business objectives / goals. Integrates knowledge of the enterprise function's or business segment's overarching strategy in leading program design, policy formulation or operating standards within one or more areas of expertise. Anticipates emerging business trends and regulatory / risk issues as a basis for recommending large-scale product, technical, functional or operations improvements. Understands industry and competitive trends and effectively incorporates into business strategy discussions and analyses. Solves unique and ambiguous problems that have a broad impact on the business segment. Develops and manages a team of Finance professionals capable of executing with excellence and in providing top tier advisory services.

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree; a graduate degree is preferred. Fifteen or more years of relevant experience is required. Accounting or financial designation preferred. People management experience is required. Superior partnership skills to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of the organization are required. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines as well as flexibility to adapt to changing priorities are required. Ability to make an impact, influence and achieve results with effective negotiation, problem-solving and communication skills is required. Skill in leading the effective development and execution of change management strategies and processes in a complex, multi-faceted business is required.

Preferred experience includes Cards industry experience. The candidate will develop and maintain strong relationships with internal Finance business / specialized Finance partners and other stakeholders. The candidate will effectively communicate relevant / meaningful recommendations on a range of finance management issues or related operational processes to all levels within the organization. The candidate will ensure team collaboration with partners on business problems / issues and provide fact-based analytical advice that aligns to strategy and drives shareholder value. The candidate will liaise and effectively interact with internal / external auditors / regulators where applicable and ensure appropriate action is taken where required. The candidate will act as a seasoned expert and provide expert guidance / advice and recommendations to support dealings with internal / external partners. The candidate will contribute to the analysis, due diligence and execution of potential business restructures, acquisitions, joint ventures and / or divestitures within own area of responsibility and ensure appropriate Finance areas are involved where necessary. The candidate will develop and / or assess highly complex business cases / new 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). The candidate will manage / coordinate client requests for finance support and / or reports, ensuring that solutions balance and address business partner needs with overall Finance capabilities. The candidate will provide range of strategic support through teams assigned on portfolios / journeys, and provide relevant Finance insights / expertise and guidance to the program. The candidate will participate on internal / external committees as appropriate to provide advice / counsel to business / finance partners and / or represent TD's interests. The candidate will think beyond the organization and into the future, balancing multiple perspectives when setting direction or reaching conclusions (e.g., social, economic, partner, stakeholder interests, short- and long-term benefits, national and global implications).

The candidate will plan resources and execute on strategic practice related activities, reviews and communicates team results, and adjusts methodologies / curriculum accordingly. The candidate will lead / support the execution on the annual business plan to deliver results aligned with internal and / or partner business strategy. The candidate will manage overall budget, revenue and expenditures, to help meet business objectives while increasing efficiency and effectiveness. The candidate will proactively identify key business opportunities, research and recommend enhancements / modifications, develop strategies to achieve recommendations and work closely with team to execute and implement. The candidate will monitor and communicate the effectiveness of strategies, programs, and practices related to own area of expertise. The candidate will protect the interests of the organization identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high risk transactions / activities as necessary. The candidate will identify / recommend / support the facilitation and / or implementation of action / remediation plans to address performance / risk / governance issues. The candidate will keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts. The candidate will maintain a culture of risk based management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite. The candidate will ensure colleagues are knowledgeable; and assume responsibility to minimize operational and regulatory risk by complying with Bank and industry Code of Conduct. The candidate will effectively influence business partners towards favorable outcomes for TD shareholders. The candidate will align strategic planning and decision making with global business strategy.

The candidate will cultivate and model the Colleague Promise to support colleague growth, and a culture of care; make an impact at work and in our communities by leading with authenticity and supporting well being to represent TD's brand. The candidate will connect the alignment of colleague's contributions with the TD Shared Commitments. The candidate will build and retain an engaged and diverse team that embraces diversity of thought, creativity and curiosity; where every colleague and customer are valued, respected, and listened to; committed to a common goal and collaborates to move with speed and get things done. The candidate will demonstrate inclusive leadership by taking meaningful action with intention to support colleagues and customers across all dimensions of diversity, including those from underrepresented communities, being actively anti-racist, attracting and retaining diverse slate of candidates, nurturing mutual respect, inclusivity of thought and collaboration to drive successful results. The candidate will sustain, identify strong talent, recruit and develop a diverse talent pipeline of qualified workforce to innovate and maximize individual strengths to lead to a better business outcome. The candidate will enable colleague growth by encouraging colleague development to achieve career and business objectives; ensuring timely feedback, motivating appreciation and recognition to all colleagues. The candidate will enable a continuous learning culture by proactively seeking, listening to and actioning feedback from peers and from colleague listening opportunities to continuously improve the colleague experience and grow your personal leadership. The candidate will foster an environment that promotes sharing of knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among the team; ensures timely management and escalation of issues and creates opportunities to collaborate with other functions and teams. The candidate will lead team through change and creates an environment where teams feel psychologically safe to challenge current practices by modeling resiliency and flexibility, communicating a compelling vision with clarity and empowering colleagues to drive innovation. The candidate will contribute to the development of business segment and / or enterprise functional strategic priorities within their operational area or field of specialty that drive results. The candidate will develop annual and / or long-term plans for own area that are aligned with enterprise-wide priorities, reinforcing a focus on results that align to One TD. The candidate will foster a high-performance culture by setting team targets and objectives, promoting and facilitating on-going feedback / coaching and conducting Quarterly Check-Ins for all colleagues to drive accountability and business results. The candidate will manage employees in compliance with all human resources policies, procedures and guidelines of conduct. The candidate will inspire followership and groom existing talent for larger, more complex roles within the organization.

Physical requirements include : never : 0%; occasional : 1-33%; frequent : 34-66%; continuous : 67-100%. 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.

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