Finance Analyst, Winter 2027 (Co-op/Internship) - 4 Months

Bank of Montreal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Accident and life insurance

Job summary

Bank of Montreal (BMO) Finance & Accounting team seeks an analyst to support monthly and quarterly close processes, reporting, and governance. The role focuses on enhancing efficiency, building dashboards, and delivering reliable financial information.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of relevant experience with a post-secondary degree, strong communication, and solid Excel skills. Health benefits and tuition reimbursement are among the benefits offered. Toronto-based, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Typically 1–2 years of relevant experience with a post-secondary degree or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail with a focus on execution.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support various teams, automate processes and improve efficiencies.
• Build monthly reports and automate data extraction and reporting.
• Consolidate and analyze financial performance for month/quarter/year-end closing.
• Support accounting functions and improve cost efficiency and service levels.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze financial results and provide insights for reporting packages.

Skills

Financial governance

Audit

Excel (VBA/macros/pivot)

SQL

Power BI

Python (nice to have)

Education

Post-secondary degree in Finance/Commerce/Accounting or Computer Science

Tools

Power BI

Workiva

Job description

Application Deadline

09/19/2026

Location

100 King Street West

Job Family Group

Finance & Accounting

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have an education background in the areas of Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or Computer Science.

Required Skills

• Previous experience with focus on financial governance, audit, accounting
• Strong advanced Excel skills (VBA, macros, pivot tables etc.)
• SQL skills, Power BI
• Python skills (nice to have)
• Experience with WORKIVA (nice to have)

Key Responsibilities

• Will assist & support various teams, look for and create efficiencies & enhance current processes, to automate processes
• Assist with building monthly reports, automation of reports, pulling data and reporting back
• Consolidates, analyzes, and reports on the financial performance of the business / group to support the month-, quarter-, and year-end closing process, including financial reporting and financial governance
• Supports an efficient and effective accounting function that uses common information sources and practices, reduces ongoing costs, and increases service level performance
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders
• Analyzes financial results to support financial period closing and reporting processes and provide insights and recommendations
• Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards for assigned legal entity, business, or group financial information packages
• Supports the preparation of journal entries, monthly / quarterly reporting packages and financial statements, including applicable tax payments and reconciliations, in accordance with accounting rules and standards
• Provides information and supports the process for internal (e.g. corporate and SOX) and external audits
• Reviews supporting documentation, escalating areas of concern and making any necessary amendments
• Coordinates and executes specific activities for the implementation of strategic initiatives; includes tracking metrics and milestones
• Executes routine tasks (e.g. service requests, transactions, queries, etc.) within relevant service level agreements
• Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on business objectives
• Develops knowledge related to business / group accounting requirements and standards
• Completes complex & diverse tasks within given rules/limits and may include handling escalations from other employees
• Analyzes issues and determines next steps
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations

Qualifications

• Typically between 1-2 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study desirable or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail with a focus on execution
• Specialized knowledge
• Verbal & written communication skills - Good
• Organization skills - Good
• Collaboration & team skills - Good
• Analytical and problem solving skills - Good

Compensation

Salary: $42,400.00 - $78,100.00

Pay Type: Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position. BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards.

BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world. As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset. To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes. BMO is a leading bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Everywhere we do business, we’re focused on building, investing and transforming how we work to drive performance and continue growing the good.

Who we are We’re proud to be fueling growth and expanding possibilities for individuals, families and businesses. More than 12 million customers count on us for personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services. As the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, we provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services to more than 12 million customers. In Canada, the United States and across the globe, we’ll continue to build, invest and transform to drive performance that serves the good that grows.