Analyst, Finance (Financial Governance and Controls)

BMO; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Analyst to enhance its financial governance and controls framework. This hybrid role offers the chance to work closely with stakeholders, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and consistency in financial processes. You will lead oversight activities, manage databases, and develop communication strategies that drive business success. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and positive change, where your expertise will help shape governance solutions aligned with business strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plans

Incentives and Bonuses

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in finance or governance.
• Knowledge of business and regulatory environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance activities and monitor program status.
• Support development of governance frameworks and manage databases.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Technical Skills

Data-driven Decision Making

Education

Post-secondary Degree

Tools

SOX 404

COBIT

COSO

Job description

Analyst, Finance (Financial Governance and Controls)

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This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days a week in the office at FCP First Canadian Place (100 King St W, Toronto, ON).

The role involves developing or maintaining an effective financial governance and controls framework, including policies, guidelines, and programs to promote transparency, accuracy, and consistency. The candidate applies specialized knowledge of accounting, financial risk, regulatory compliance, and internal controls related to financial processes and information.

Responsibilities include:

1. Leading or assisting in oversight/governance activities.
2. Monitoring, measuring, and reporting on the governance program's status to stakeholders.
3. Supporting the development and maintenance of the governance framework.
4. Managing databases, supporting analysis, forecasting, and data visualization, ensuring data governance standards are met.
5. Coordinating database management and data alignment.
6. Monitoring performance, addressing issues, and producing reports and dashboards.
7. Developing communication strategies and delivering tailored messages.
8. Recommending governance and control solutions aligned with business strategies.
9. Advising on the implementation of the governance framework and conducting oversight activities.
10. Supporting policy lifecycle management, training, and regulatory reporting.
11. Interpreting regulations and assessing their impact on governance frameworks.
12. Maintaining knowledge of business risk management and legislative directives.
13. Supporting communication on regulatory changes and managing governance meetings.
14. Building relationships with stakeholders and supporting strategic initiatives.
15. Leading change management activities and analyzing data for governance insights.
16. Identifying and addressing issues, and supporting regulatory reporting review.
17. Focusing primarily on the business/group within BMO, with potential enterprise-wide scope.
18. Using judgment to solve problems and working independently on complex tasks.

Qualifications:

• Typically 4-6 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of business and regulatory environment required.
• Experience with control frameworks like SOX 404, COBIT, COSO preferred.
• Strong technical, communication, collaboration, analytical, and influence skills.
• Data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Salary:

$60,000 - $111,700 annually.

Additional Information:

Salaries vary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation may include incentives, bonuses, benefits, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans. More details at BMO Total Rewards.

About Us:

At BMO, we aim to create positive change for our customers, communities, and employees. We support growth, innovation, and impact, providing tools and resources for success from day one. Learn more at BMO Careers.

BMO is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering accommodations upon request during the hiring process.