Chief Analyste, Financial Performance

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; 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 is hiring a Chief Analyst for the Financial Performance Management team. You will transform complex financial and operational information into clear analyses that support decision-making, growth and profitability.

You will lead forecasting, budgeting, and performance monitoring initiatives, leveraging data sources to build dashboards and indicators, and explore AI-driven approaches in a finance context. A hybrid work model and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Languages: French (required)
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 5 years of experience or Master's with 4 years of experience
• Experience in financial analysis, financial planning and analysis, financial modelling or business analytics
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with Power BI or another data visualisation tool; SAP experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Produce and explain financial results, variances and KPIs to help sectors understand their issues.
• Leverage data sources to generate value-added analyses and develop dashboards and performance indicators.
• Help adopt new analytical, automation and artificial intelligence approaches in a financial context.
• Identify and implement opportunities to simplify and continuously improve processes, while developing the team’s analytical capabilities.
• Participate in forecasting, budgeting and financial planning processes and improve models for projecting changes in results.
• Carry out financial and operational analyses that support business decisions and evaluate initiatives.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Cybersecurity

Diversity & Inclusion

Empathy

Financial Analysis

Financial Statement Analysis

Initiative

Intelligent Process Automation Tools

Learning Agility

Performance Enhancement

Process Automation

Resiliency

Teamwork

Excel proficiency

Power BI

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

A career as a Chief Analyst in the Financial Performance Management team at National Bank means serving as a Financial Analysis and Business Analytics Specialist. This position allows you to have a positive impact on the Personal Banking sector thanks to your expertise in performance monitoring, financial forecasting and data valuation. You transform complex financial and operational information into clear analyses that support decision-making, growth and profitability. Your job

• Produce and explain financial results, variances and key performance indicators to help sectors understand their issues.
• Leverage various data sources to generate value-added analyses and develop dashboards and performance indicators.
• Help adopt new analytical, automation and artificial intelligence approaches in a financial context.
• Identify and implement opportunities to simplify and continuously improve processes, while contributing to the development of the team's analytical capabilities.
• Participate in forecasting, budgeting and financial planning processes and improve the models used to project changes in results.
• Carry out financial and operational analyses that support business decisions and evaluate initiatives.
  

A career as a Chief Analyst in the Financial Performance Management team at National Bank means serving as a Financial Analysis and Business Analytics Specialist. This position allows you to have a positive impact on the Personal Banking sector thanks to your expertise in performance monitoring, financial forecasting and data valuation. You transform complex financial and operational information into clear analyses that support decision-making, growth and profitability. Your job

• Produce and explain financial results, variances and key performance indicators to help sectors understand their issues.
• Leverage various data sources to generate value-added analyses and develop dashboards and performance indicators.
• Help adopt new analytical, automation and artificial intelligence approaches in a financial context.
• Identify and implement opportunities to simplify and continuously improve processes, while contributing to the development of the team's analytical capabilities.
• Participate in forecasting, budgeting and financial planning processes and improve the models used to project changes in results.
• Carry out financial and operational analyses that support business decisions and evaluate initiatives.
  

Your team You are part of a passionate team in Financial Performance Management and will report to Senior Manager. Our team stands out for its analytical, forward-looking and value-creating approach. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule. The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time. Prerequisites

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and five years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in a relevant field and four years of relevant experience
• Experience in financial analysis, financial planning and analysis, financial modelling or business analytics
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with Power BI or another data visualisation tool, an asset.
• Experience with SAP and complex data environments, an asset.
• Knowledge of generative artificial intelligence tools and interest in using them in a financial context.
• Chartered Professional Accountant designation, an asset.
  

Languages: French
Required skills: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Diversity & Inclusion, Empathy, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Initiative, Intelligent Process Automation Tools, Learning Agility, Performance Enhancement, Process Automation, Resiliency, 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?