At a Glance
- Tasks: Be a strategic partner in financial planning and drive business performance across various units.
- Company: Join Dillon Consulting, a 100% employee-owned firm focused on innovation and community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous learning and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by influencing key business decisions and driving profitability.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance; experience in commercial finance is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 95000 - 135000 $ per year.
The Commercial Finance Manager (CFM) serves as a consolidated Business Advisor and strategic partner across assigned Business Units (BUs) and Practices. Reporting to the Director, Business Performance, the CFM moves beyond traditional financial analysis to evaluate the business holistically across market opportunities, client relationships, risk, and profitability. Rather than acting as a passive financial analyst, the CFM operates as a confident, decisive advisor who influences day-to-day operational, pricing, and growth decisions. Technical expertise in the assigned Practice or BU is not required; the ideal candidate is an agile business generalist capable of evaluating performance objectively without internal or client bias.
CFMs will be the first point of contact for questions related to their respective business’s project profitability and will be constantly aware of their respective business team’s ability to meet fiscal targets for revenue and profitability. This is a new position and can be based at any one of our 25+ offices across Canada. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
Responsibilities
- Financial Planning and Strategic Oversight Support: To ensure standardized performance tracking and enable long‑term financial health through disciplined budgeting and investment evaluation. CFMs drive annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes within their assigned portfolios.
- Pipeline, Backlog and Client Strategy Support: To maintain clear visibility into revenue health and focus business development efforts on sustainable, high‑value client relationships rather than short‑term projects.
- Pricing Guidance and Business Optimization: To maximize margins by enforcing standard pricing protocols and proactively refining the service portfolio based on profitability.
- Project Financials Support: To facilitate accurate and timely financial reporting by bridging the communication gap between project managers and accounting teams.
- Results Analysis and Performance Advisory: To drive accountability and help teams achieve profitability goals through collaborative, forward‑looking business guidance.
- Interface with Project Performance and Accounting: To ensure the integrity of organizational data and support the efficient production of consistent, company‑wide financial communication.
Learning & Development
- Commit to self‑development, ongoing learning, and professional development.
- Drive continuous learning and mentor junior staff in data science and digital project delivery methodologies.
- Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. CPA, MBA, or relevant industry experience is an asset.
- Organizational Integration: Demonstrated track record of acting as a commercial partner to business leaders, driving pricing strategies, margin oversight, and operational accountability.
- Technical Exposure: Deep literacy in project financial management: WIP/AR cycles, labor utilization, pricing markups, estimate at completion forecasting, and contribution margin analysis.
Experience
- 5–8+ years of progressive experience in commercial finance, operational FP&A, business management, or management consulting, ideally within professional services, engineering, architecture, or project‑based corporate environments.
- Systems Literacy: Experience navigating enterprise ERP environments (e.g., Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint, BST, Unanet, Infor) and business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and influential skills with the confidence to challenge, guide, and advise senior operational leaders without bias.
Compensation
$95,000 - $135,000 Dillon is including the salary range that we in good faith believe may offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region.
Why choose Dillon
- Employee share purchase plan
- A competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous retirement savings plan
- Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
- Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Focus on Innovation
- Employee and Family Assistance program
- Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
- Wellness Subsidy
Health & Safety at Dillon
Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety.
Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon
Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities.
Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon
We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization.
Commercial Finance Manager in Toronto employer: Dillon Consulting Limited
Dillon is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, empowering employees to thrive in their careers while contributing to socially significant projects. With flexible work hours, comprehensive health benefits, and a strong focus on continuous learning and development, Dillon supports its team members in achieving a healthy work-life balance and professional growth. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every staff member has a stake in the company's success, making it a truly rewarding place to work in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area.
