Chief Analyst Financial Performance

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada in Montreal seeks a Chief Analyst in Financial Performance Management – Commercial Banking to actively analyze and track financial results and support strategic decisions.

You will collaborate with accounting and finance teams, produce KPIs, participate in budgets, and advise on profitability drivers. The role combines accounting expertise with advanced analytics and enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience or master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
• CPA designation obtained, essential
• Master of SAP accounting system
• Experience in accounting and financial analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and AI tools

Responsibilities

• Track the financial performance of Commercial sector
• Prepare and analyze sector results and explain them to finance partners
• Collaborate with the accounting sector to ensure the integrity of results
• Produce and track key performance indicators
• Participate in budget processes and ad hoc financial analyses
• Answer questions about results and financial indicators from the teams you support
• Implement initiatives to improve and streamline financial processes
• Act as an expert advisor to the Finance partner and the supported business line, actively advising them on opportunities to improve processes and profitability drivers

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting

Excel macros

AI tools

Flexibility

Initiative

Learning agility

Teamwork

Proactivity

Resiliency

Self-sufficiency

Diversity & Inclusion

Empathy

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree

CPA designation

Tools

SAP accounting system

Job description

As a Chief Analyst on National Bank’s Financial Performance Management – Commercial Banking team you will actively contribute to analyzing and tracking financial results.

This position will enable you to have a direct impact by leveraging your financial analysis and accounting expertise to support finance partners in making strategic decisions.

Your role

• Track the financial performance of Commercial sector
• Prepare and analyze sector results and explain them to finance partners
• Collaborate with the accounting sector to ensure the integrity of results
• Produce and track key performance indicators
• Participate in budget processes and ad hoc financial analyses
• Answer questions about results and financial indicators from the teams you support
• Implement initiatives to improve and streamline financial processes
• Act as an expert advisor to the Finance partner and the supported business line, actively advising them on opportunities to improve processes and profitability drivers

Your team

Within the Financial Performance Management - Commercial Banking sector, you'll be part of a team of around ten colleagues and reporting to the Senior Manager. This team of experts collaborates to optimize financial performance and support strategic decision-making. You will work with colleagues from Finance, Accounting and Commercial sector.

We offer a wide range of ongoing learning opportunities for your development, including hands‑on learning, training courses, and collaborating with colleagues who have varied profiles and expertise.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience or master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience
• CPA designation obtained, essential
• Master of SAP accounting system
• Experience in accounting and financial analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and AI tools

Languages: French

Required skills: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Diversity & Inclusion, Empathy, Excel Macros, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Flexibility, Initiative, Learning Agility, Proactivity, Resiliency, Self-Sufficiency, Teamwork

Your benefits

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?