Financial Analyst- Project Management Office

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto seeks a Financial Analyst for its Project Management Office. You will conduct financial analysis, enforce governance standards, and support project initiatives, requiring advanced Excel skills and experience with financial principles. This is a dynamic role ideal for detail-oriented individuals who appreciate working in a collaborative environment. A competitive salary and benefits program are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience with advanced Excel for data analysis and financial modeling.
• Ability to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Experience with financial compliance and governance in projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis and review of projects.
• Develop, enforce, and maintain PMO governance standards.
• Assist in the preparation and review of business cases.

Skills

Advanced skills in Excel

Strong understanding of financial principles

Experience using PowerBI

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI)

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com.

As a Financial Analyst- Project Management Office, you will play a crucial role in our project management team, delivering key insights, governance, and support to drive the success of CIBC projects. This includes conducting monthly governance reviews, highlighting financial risks and compliance gaps within project portfolios. You will collaborate closely with project directors, finance and senior technology and business leaders.

At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on‑site and remote work) will be discussed during your interview.

How You’ll Succeed

• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Conduct in‑depth financial analysis and review of projects, ensuring to identify financial risks and accurate presentation of portfolio metrics.
• Governance and Compliance: Develop, enforce, and maintain PMO governance standards, ensuring all projects adhere to financial protocols and compliance requirements.
• Relationship Building: Respond promptly and professionally to project managers' inquiries and requests, delivering high‑quality support ensuring project manager satisfaction. You will collaborate closely with project managers as part of the daily governance of your assigned project portfolios.
• Business Case Support: Assist in the preparation and review of business cases, providing key financial insights and recommendations to support decision making.
• Project Setup and Closure: Manage the financial aspects of project initiation and closure, ensuring accurate setup budget baselines are established and closed projects are fully reconciled.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience with: 2 + Advanced skills in Excel for data analysis, financial modeling, and reconciliation tasks. Strong understanding of financial principles, general ledger entries and budget management. Ability to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights. Strong asset is you have experience using PowerBI.
• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don’t. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points‑based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute‑based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 28th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Accountability, Accounting Journal Entries, Analytical Thinking, Budgeting, Budget Management, Business Case Analyses, Communication, Critical Thinking, Dashboard Reporting, Detail‑Oriented, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Processes, Management Reporting, Meeting Facilitation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Monthly Reconciliations, Written Communication