Associate, GBM Project Finance Control

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking an Associate in GBM Project Finance Control. The role involves managing the financial lifecycle of projects, collaborating on budgets, and delivering insights through data analysis. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, experience in financial reporting, and strong skills in Excel and Power BI. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible benefit programs

Focus on holistic well-being

Inclusive and accessible environment

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of strong experience in financial forecasting, accruals, and reporting.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience managing large data sets and project financials.
• Meticulous attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end financial lifecycle of projects.
• Collaborate with managers to maintain accurate forecasts.
• Deliver actionable insights and financial reports to stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with vendors and ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Accruals management

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Data visualization with Power BI

Project management knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce

MBA

CPA

Tools

Clarity

Fieldglass

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Title: Associate, GBM Project Finance Control

Requisition ID: 239666

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world.

Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.

Be part of an innovative Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries. We work together to drive ambition for every future.

What You’ll Do

• Financial Stewardship: Own the end-to-end financial lifecycle of projects—track actuals vs. forecasts, manage accruals, and ensure monthly payouts align with business case commitments.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Collaborate with Delivery Managers to build and maintain accurate forecasts, identify potential overruns, and recommend corrective actions.
• Reporting & Analysis: Consolidate data from multiple platforms into centralized Excel models; deliver actionable insights and financial reports to stakeholders.
• Operational Excellence: Monitor timesheets (50–60 resources) using Clarity, Fieldglass, and JIRA/Confluence; ensure timely invoice processing and cost reconciliation.
• Vendor & Contract Oversight: Manage relationships with 30–40 vendors, oversee contract compliance, and maintain meticulous financial records.
• Strategic Support: Provide financial clarity to project teams, support regulatory reporting, and contribute to continuous improvement in financial controls.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field
• MBA, CPA preferred
• 3-4 years of strong experience in financial forecasting, accruals, and reporting
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (Actuals vs. Accruals, CapEx vs. OpEx)
• 3–4 years of experience managing large data sets and project financials
• Advanced Excel (Index Match, VLOOKUP, complex formulas, data centralization)
• Working knowledge of Power BI for data visualization
• Knowledge of project management
• Experience with Clarity, Fieldglass, JIRA/Confluence
• Knowledge of capital markets and regulatory frameworks
• Meticulous attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High integrity and discretion with sensitive financial data
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and time management prowess

Interested?

If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.

What’s in it for you?

Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.