Finance Business Manager (Hybrid)

Morgan Stanley; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Finance Business Management professional in Montreal. The role involves financial oversight, resource management, and organizational governance. Candidates should have extensive experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. The position supports a hybrid work model and requires fluency in both French and English.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Finance and/or Business Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and process support to Department leadership.
• Responsible for oversight including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Oversee workforce strategy execution and related activities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

The Finance Business Management organization is responsible for overall financial, workforce, and vendor management, as well as driving strategic change within Morgan Stanley's Finance division. The team manages multiyear workforce and vendor strategies, oversees budgeting and financial control, supervises product and service portfolios, and leads transformation initiatives. They initiate, execute, and monitor workforce transactions and vendor management actions in collaboration with stakeholders such as Sourcing, Department heads, managers, and HR. The team also conducts governance activities, maintains data hygiene in primary systems, and drives strategic initiatives.

What you'll do in the role :

1. Provide analytical and process support to Department leadership and deliver excellent customer service through actionable solutions, enabling stakeholders to evaluate and make strategic decisions to drive success.
2. Financial management: Responsible for oversight including budgeting, forecasting, financial performance, challenge identification, allocations, vendor demand, invoicing, accruals, Total Cost of Ownership, lifecycle management, optimization, and T&E / training.
3. Portfolio management: Ensure programs and projects align with business targets and delivery structures, and that business and provider targets and allocations are met.
4. Resource management: Oversee workforce strategy execution, scenario planning, hire approvals, onboarding/offboarding, contingent worker compliance, space planning, staffing hygiene, and related activities.
5. Organizational governance and other activities: Support activities such as cost center and department structure maintenance, leadership presentations, and additional organizational tasks.

What you'll bring :

1. Minimum of 8 years of experience in Finance and/or Business Management.
2. Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
3. Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear cross-divisional communication.
5. Strong relationship management skills to engage internal and external stakeholders.
6. Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
7. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build strong partnerships.
8. Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-changing environment.

At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm's global operations with cutting-edge technology, including electronic trading, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and AI/ML. Since 2008, Morgan Stanley has been a key part of the Montreal community, offering opportunities for growth across diverse technology domains.

All positions are based in Montreal, Quebec, with a hybrid work model combining remote and office work. Knowledge of French and English is required.

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley :

We are committed to excellence, guided by values that prioritize clients, integrity, innovation, diversity, and community engagement. Our environment supports collaboration, creativity, and growth. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career progression. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.