Validation manager Jobs in Toronto, ON

Pay Range: $95,000 - $125,000

At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The pay range you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards may include: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance; Deferred Profit-Sharing Program to assist with retirement savings; comprehensive paid benefits; a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases; and merit-based salary increases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting your growth with us.

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At Home Depot Canada, Finance is a trusted business partner that helps shape strategic decisions and delivers meaningful business results. As the Manager/Senior Manager, Finance, you will serve as a key strategic advisor to Finance and business leadership, providing financial leadership, enterprise insights, and forward-looking analysis that support growth, profitability, and long-term business objectives.

Position Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Lead the enterprise financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Vice Presidents, Senior Leaders, and Finance leadership teams.
• Drive financial strategies that support business growth, profitability, productivity, and long-term value creation.
• Provide thought leadership and insights regarding financial risks, opportunities, and emerging business trends.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into meaningful business recommendations for executive leadership.

Enterprise Planning & Forecasting

• Own the annual operating plan, strategic plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial outlook.
• Lead the coordination of planning activities across multiple Finance teams and business functions.
• Develop scenario analyses and sensitivity models to support executive decision-making.
• Ensure alignment between strategic objectives and financial commitments.

Executive Business Partnership

• Partner with senior leaders across Merchandising, Supply Chain, Stores, Pro, Marketing, Ecommerce, and Corporate Functions.
• Influence key business decisions through financial and operational insights.
• Challenge assumptions and provide objective recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Lead financial reviews with executive leadership and the CFO organization.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Associate Finance Managers and Financial Analysts.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and development.
• Drive succession planning and talent development within the Finance organization.
• Mentor future Finance associates and establish robust development plans for top talent.

Financial Performance Management

• Monitor financial performance against targets and identify opportunities to enhance results.
• Lead root-cause analysis of key financial variances and business performance indicators.
• Develop dashboards, business intelligence tools, and management reporting capabilities that improve visibility and decision-making.
• Drive accountability for achieving financial commitments.

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Champion process simplification, automation, and analytical innovation.
• Lead strategic initiatives that improve planning accuracy, reporting efficiency, and business insights.
• Drive the adoption of new tools, technologies, and best practices across the Finance function.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Canadian and U.S.-based Finance teams to align financial assumptions and planning approaches.
• Establish strong partnerships across internal functions and stakeholder groups.
• Lead enterprise-wide projects and special assignments that support strategic priorities.
• Share and implement best practices across the Finance organization.

What You Will Need to Be Successful

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or related field.
• MBA and/or CPA designation preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive Finance, FP&A, strategic planning, or business partnering experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing and developing Finance teams.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and presenting to senior audiences.
• Proven success leading complex planning and forecasting processes.

Technical Skills

• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Expertise in budgeting, strategic planning, and performance management.
• Experience leveraging financial systems, reporting tools, and data analytics platforms.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Exceptional influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and organizational change.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
• Growth mindset with a passion for developing people.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and drive transformational change.

In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience for all candidates, The Home Depot Canada usesArtificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicantsfor this position. This technology is used to quickly and consistently identify candidates whose skills and experience are the strongest match for the role. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process.