Director, Capital Planning and Analysis
Top Benefits
About the role
Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now’s the time for your career to fly.
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.
What's in it for you?
An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community. Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching, along with voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans). A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program.
What can you expect from this position?
Reporting to the Executive Director, Capital Planning, the Director, Capital Planning & Analysis is responsible for establishing and leading the financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and performance management capabilities that support GTAA's capital investment portfolio. As Toronto Pearson embarks on one of the largest airport infrastructure programs in Canadian history, this role serves as a strategic partner to senior leaders across Finance, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology, and Commercial teams, ensuring major investments are supported by rigorous financial analysis, sound governance, and transparent decision-making. You will lead the development of modern capital planning processes, forecasting frameworks, financial models, and reporting capabilities while providing executive-level insight into portfolio affordability, performance, funding strategies, and emerging risks. Leading a high-performing team, you will drive informed investment decisions across the full capital lifecycle from business case development through execution and benefits realization.
As a Director, Capital Planning & Analysis, you will:
Serve as a strategic finance leader for GTAA's capital portfolio, providing trusted advice and decision support on major infrastructure investments. Lead enterprise-wide capital forecasting, planning, and performance management processes, ensuring accurate, forward-looking insights for executive decision-making. Oversee the end-to-end capital investment lifecycle, including business case development, funding allocation, portfolio monitoring, and post-investment performance evaluation. Develop and enhance sophisticated financial models, scenario analyses, and investment evaluations to support large-scale infrastructure and transformation initiatives. Establish and strengthen capital governance frameworks, planning standards, and decision-making processes that improve transparency, accountability, and financial stewardship. Provide executive-level reporting and insights on capital program financial performance, risks, and opportunities. Lead the transformation of capital planning capabilities through the implementation of modern forecasting methodologies, systems, tools, and reporting frameworks. Partner closely with business leaders, project management offices, and finance teams to ensure investment decisions align with enterprise strategy and financial sustainability objectives. Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team focused on capital planning, financial analysis, business case development, and capital program reporting. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, analytical rigor, collaboration, and innovation across the capital planning function.
This is the role for you, if you have:
10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, capital finance, investment analysis, or related finance disciplines within large, complex organizations. Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure programs, capital portfolios, or major investment initiatives in aviation, transportation, infrastructure, utilities, or other capital-intensive industries. 7+ years of people leadership experience, including building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams while leading complex financial planning processes. Demonstrated expertise in capital planning, forecasting, business case development, investment analysis, financial modelling, and performance management. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and executive stakeholders through data-driven insights, strategic recommendations, and clear financial storytelling. Strong knowledge of capital governance, portfolio management, investment evaluation methodologies, and financial controls. Experience implementing or enhancing financial planning systems, forecasting tools, or enterprise reporting capabilities. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills. A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline; an MBA or graduate degree is considered an asset. CPA, CFA, or an equivalent professional finance designation. Demonstrated experience working in a customer-focused, highly collaborative environment. Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position.
The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
This position is exempt from Ontario's 2026 pay transparency requirements under Regulation 476/24.
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Director, Capital Planning and Analysis
Top Benefits
About the role
Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now’s the time for your career to fly.
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.
What's in it for you?
An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community. Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching, along with voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans). A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program.
What can you expect from this position?
Reporting to the Executive Director, Capital Planning, the Director, Capital Planning & Analysis is responsible for establishing and leading the financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and performance management capabilities that support GTAA's capital investment portfolio. As Toronto Pearson embarks on one of the largest airport infrastructure programs in Canadian history, this role serves as a strategic partner to senior leaders across Finance, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology, and Commercial teams, ensuring major investments are supported by rigorous financial analysis, sound governance, and transparent decision-making. You will lead the development of modern capital planning processes, forecasting frameworks, financial models, and reporting capabilities while providing executive-level insight into portfolio affordability, performance, funding strategies, and emerging risks. Leading a high-performing team, you will drive informed investment decisions across the full capital lifecycle from business case development through execution and benefits realization.
As a Director, Capital Planning & Analysis, you will:
Serve as a strategic finance leader for GTAA's capital portfolio, providing trusted advice and decision support on major infrastructure investments. Lead enterprise-wide capital forecasting, planning, and performance management processes, ensuring accurate, forward-looking insights for executive decision-making. Oversee the end-to-end capital investment lifecycle, including business case development, funding allocation, portfolio monitoring, and post-investment performance evaluation. Develop and enhance sophisticated financial models, scenario analyses, and investment evaluations to support large-scale infrastructure and transformation initiatives. Establish and strengthen capital governance frameworks, planning standards, and decision-making processes that improve transparency, accountability, and financial stewardship. Provide executive-level reporting and insights on capital program financial performance, risks, and opportunities. Lead the transformation of capital planning capabilities through the implementation of modern forecasting methodologies, systems, tools, and reporting frameworks. Partner closely with business leaders, project management offices, and finance teams to ensure investment decisions align with enterprise strategy and financial sustainability objectives. Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team focused on capital planning, financial analysis, business case development, and capital program reporting. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, analytical rigor, collaboration, and innovation across the capital planning function.
This is the role for you, if you have:
10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, capital finance, investment analysis, or related finance disciplines within large, complex organizations. Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure programs, capital portfolios, or major investment initiatives in aviation, transportation, infrastructure, utilities, or other capital-intensive industries. 7+ years of people leadership experience, including building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams while leading complex financial planning processes. Demonstrated expertise in capital planning, forecasting, business case development, investment analysis, financial modelling, and performance management. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and executive stakeholders through data-driven insights, strategic recommendations, and clear financial storytelling. Strong knowledge of capital governance, portfolio management, investment evaluation methodologies, and financial controls. Experience implementing or enhancing financial planning systems, forecasting tools, or enterprise reporting capabilities. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills. A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline; an MBA or graduate degree is considered an asset. CPA, CFA, or an equivalent professional finance designation. Demonstrated experience working in a customer-focused, highly collaborative environment. Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position.
The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
This position is exempt from Ontario's 2026 pay transparency requirements under Regulation 476/24.