The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is the operator of Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Airport, the largest airport in Canada and one of the biggest airports in North America. Pearson Airport is more than just a transportation hub. It is an economic powerhouse that brings Canada to the world, and the world to Canada.

The Opportunity

The Director, Corporate Analytics is a pivotal senior finance leadership role that will establish and run the enterprise analytics capability to power high-quality decision-making across the entire organization. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role will be the engine that drives the shift toward insight-driven finance; a mandate often referred to as "inverting the finance pyramid."

The core responsibility is to move beyond routine reporting and into complex modeling, economic analysis, and standardization of their investment philosophy. You will be instrumental in codifying what counts, what the hurdle rates are, and how risks and benefits are treated when evaluating projects. This position demands a leader who can not only build sophisticated models but can also translate complex data into a single, trusted source of executive-ready analysis to inform strategy, portfolio management, and value delivery across the enterprise.

      

         

As Director, Corporate Analytics, you will:

• Establish enterprise analytics, build and manage the central analytics function, ensuring the enterprise has the data, models, and analytical tools necessary to support strategic and financial planning.
• Own complex modelling & scenario planning and lead all complex financial modelling and scenario analysis (e.g., traffic forecasting, debt capacity modeling) to stress-test business strategies and provide reliable long-term financial forecasts.
• Codify investment philosophy, design, socialize, and enforce the business case standard and investment philosophy used across the GTAA, defining methodologies for ROI, hurdle rates, and risk/benefit quantification.
• Advance profitability analysis, develop and refine unit economics and profitability analytics to provide clear visibility into the performance drivers of various business lines and products.
• Lead benefits realization and implement a robust framework for tracking and reporting capital and program benefits from initial approval through final realization, ensuring accountability and value delivery.
• Manage data integration and partner with IT and Finance teams to integrate data sources (Financial, Operational, Traffic) to ensure model accuracy and establish a "single source of truth" for executive reporting.
• Coach, mentor, and set high standards for the Corporate Analytics team, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity, precision, and data-driven insight.

This is the role for you, if you have:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, financial planning, or quantitative analysis, with at least 5 years of management experience leading an advanced analytics or complex modeling team.
• CPA and/or CFA designation is required.
• Proven expertise in Advanced Financial Modeling; deep knowledge of business case development and investment governance; strong proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau); and demonstrated ability to communicate complex, quantitative concepts to non-finance executives.
• Experience in corporate development (M&A, joint ventures, strategic equity investments).
• Experience working with infrastructure, aviation, or capital-intensive assets at enterprise scale.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance.

To Apply

 

To fill this position, GTAA has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online by clicking "Apply Now" below. We would like to thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

 

GTAA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and GTAA throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

 

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