Portfolio Manager – Financial Governance & Business Planning

• Salaried: $64-72 per hour.
• Incorporated Business Rate: $78-85 per hour.
• 15-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
• Weekday schedule from 9 am to 5 pm.
• In-office presence required from Tuesday to Thursday.
• Remote work available on Mondays and Fridays.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to advance strategic transformation priorities and represent the function in enterprise initiatives.
• Lead competitive benchmarking, process efficiency reviews, and marketing value measurement initiatives to inform strategic recommendations.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and provide insights to influence portfolio direction and investment decisions.
• Support annual planning cycles and develop comprehensive business cases for key programs.
• Manage program and portfolio financials, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets.
• Oversee cost tracking, benefits realization, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards including IFRS 17 revenue recognition, capitalization policies, and accrual management.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks across the portfolio and marketing organization.
• Provide regular executive-level reporting on financial performance, KPIs, and portfolio progress.
• Develop executive presentations, dashboards, and analytical reports to support leadership decision-making.
• Build and enhance Power BI dashboards to deliver best-in-class reporting and actionable insights.
• Facilitate ad hoc analyses, synthesize findings, and drive alignment on next steps.

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
• PMP certification is considered an asset.
• 8 years of progressive experience in portfolio management, PMO governance, or business management environments.
• Strong expertise in program delivery frameworks and methodologies.
• Proven experience developing and evaluating business cases.
• Demonstrated financial oversight experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across business functions.
• Solid understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of IFRS 17, capitalization policies, and financial compliance standards is preferred.
• Experience leading operational and strategic initiatives in complex organizations.
• Proficiency in Power BI development and analytics is an asset.
• Background in business-focused roles rather than core IT environments.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and executive communication skills.

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