VP Financial Planning and Strategic Performance

Your Opportunity to SHINE ON: 

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, champions providing strategic leadership for budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, performance measurement, compliance monitoring, and organizational reporting. The position supports executive leadership and the Board through financial insights, scenario analysis, key performance indicators, strategic plan reporting, and operational reviews designed to improve organizational effectiveness and sustainability. 

WHY you’ll love Y Winnipeg: 

At the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg, you’ll be part of an organization with over 145 years of trusted community impact—one that continues to evolve while staying deeply rooted in its purpose. As one of Manitoba’s most impactful charities - Manitoba’s largest provider of licensed child care, with more than one million visits annually across four Community Hubs, plus Camp Stephens, Health, Fitness, Aquatics, Youth, Employment and Community programs. The organization has grown roughly 55% in three years (from $25M to $40M, heading toward $60M) and now employs more than 1,000 staff across 41 sites. 

Guided by a bold 2024–2030 Strategic Plan, the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg is focused on expanding access, deepening community impact, and leading meaningful change across the city. If you’re motivated by purpose-driven work and want to contribute to an organization that is shaping stronger, more inclusive communities, you’ll find both inspiration and opportunity here. 

HOW you’ll create Moments that Matter: 

• LEADERSHIP 

• • Provide leadership and supervision to departmental staff and volunteers, including personal and professional growth and development opportunities 

• • Manage human resource functions such as recruitment, selection, performance management, employee development, and conduct annual performance appraisals 

• • Providing additional support to the larger team as needed 

• FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS 

• • Develop long-range financial forecasts and multi-year financial plans. 

• • Lead scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making. 

• • Prepare business cases and financial evaluations for capital projects and strategic initiatives. 

• • Monitor and analyze organizational performance trends and recommend corrective actions.  

• • Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, revenue growth, and cost optimization.  

• STRATEGY AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT 

• • Develop and maintain Association-wide performance dashboards.  

• • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).  

• • Coordinate quarterly strategic plan reporting.  

• • Analyze progress toward strategic objectives and provide recommendations to leadership.  

• • Lead organizational performance measurement and reporting.  

• • Develop and maintain strategic plan scorecards and dashboards.  

• • Coordinate quarterly strategic plan progress reviews.  

• • Analyze performance results and identify emerging risks and opportunities. 

• • Support leadership in establishing measurable targets and performance indicators.  

• BOARD AND LEADERSHIP SUPPORT 

• • Prepare financial and performance reports for the Board of Directors and committees.  

• • Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership.  

• • Support strategic planning and budget development processes.  

• COMPLIANCE  

• • Develop and maintain an annual compliance review program.  

• • Conduct operational, financial, and policy compliance reviews.  

• • Monitor implementation of audit recommendations.  

• • Support enterprise risk management initiatives.  

• • Assist departments in strengthening internal controls and risk mitigation practices. 
• ADMINISTRATION  

• • Develop departmental work plans and priorities.  

• • Monitor departmental performance and resource allocation.  

• • Maintain policies, procedures, and documentation related to financial planning and compliance activities.  

• • Ensure data integrity and consistency within organizational reporting systems. 

 

You’ll bring: 

• Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required 

• MBA or equivalent strategic leadership training considered an asset  

• Five to seven years of progressive financial leadership experience 

• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance measurement processes. 

• Experience conducting operational reviews, compliance audits, or internal control assessments. 

• Experience in the charitable sector is considered an asset. 

• Financial modeling and scenario analysis. 

• Business intelligence and dashboard reporting.  

• Strategic planning and performance management.  

• Risk management and internal controls.  

• Advanced Excel and data analytics skills.  

• Ability to communicate complex information to non-financial audiences. 

How Y Winnipeg Supports Your Impact: 

At YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg, we invest in your growth and well-being through paid professional development opportunities, supporting you to build skills and advance your impact in the community. We also prioritize your health and financial security with a complimentary Y membership, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and comprehensive benefits including extended healthcare and pension plan matching. 

Our Commitment to a Fair and Inclusive Hiring Process: 

AI Disclosure: Our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening to assist with assessing qualifications. All applications are also reviewed by our hiring team to ensure a fair and accurate assessment. 

Candidate Experience: While only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews, we are committed to transparency and will provide an update on application status within 60 days of submission. 

Equity & Inclusion: Canadian experience is not required. We value diversity and welcome applicants with international education and work experience, and we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. This includes providing you with alternate formats of job postings. Contact hr@ymanitoba.ca  

Application Deadline: Application is open until July 31, 2026