Manager, Finance & Special Projects, Retail Banking Finance (2 Year Contract)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking a Manager for Finance & Special Projects in Toronto. This role involves financial reporting analysis and process redesign to enhance efficiency. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 3 to 5 years of experience, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The bank offers a competitive rewards package and supports career development opportunities.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Employee Share Ownership Program

Pension Plan Matching

Health Benefits from day one

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in reporting processes re-design.
• Advanced user proficiency with Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with analysis of portfolio and key performance metrics.
• Review existing reporting processes and recommend improvements.
• Create detailed job-aids and documentation of reporting processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Quantitative analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

University degree (Finance, Accounting, or Business)

Professional finance/accounting designation (CFA, CPA) or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Python

Alteryx

Job description

Overview

Title: Manager, Finance & Special Projects, Retail Banking Finance (2 Year Contract)

Requisition ID: 231531

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Responsibilities

• Monthly & Quarterly Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  • Support the team with analysis of portfolio/balance sheet, net interest income, NIM, PCL, expenses and key performance metrics
  • Identify main drivers of interest profit and expenses at the business unit and product levels
  • Provide meaningful and relevant analysis and commentary for monthly and quarter-end reporting (including the Blue Book) and other management reporting
  • Review existing reporting processes, recommend and implement improvements to existing financial analysis using Power BI
  • Apply visualization best practices to improve the communication and understandability of financial information
  • Perform value-add deep-dives and ad-hoc analysis to provide actionable insights and communicate these to business stakeholders
• Reporting Processes Re-design:
  • Review existing data/excel reporting processes and make recommendations for improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy
  • The above will involve being comfortable with our legacy reporting stack which includes various data sources from: Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), Access databases and Excel
  • Implement approved process re-design solutions using the data processing tools available (Python, Alteryx, Excel)
  • Support in the creation of business requirement documents and user acceptance testing
  • Create and submit data upload files as needed
• Process Documentation:
  • Create detailed job-aids, training materials, desktop procedures and documentation of the current reporting and forecasting processes

Qualifications

• University degree (Finance, Accounting, or Business) with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Professional finance/accounting designation (CFA, CPA) or MBA preferred
• A thorough understanding of financial and management reporting principles
• Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical skills; attention to details; ability to analyze business results and identify issues and trends
• Demonstrated experience in reporting processes re-design to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Advanced user proficiency with Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Power BI (any other analytical tools are an asset)
• A solid understanding of data visualization best practices to create compelling financial dashboards will be an asset
• Prior experience working within an Agile team and/or system implementation is considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate findings/analysis and present ideas in a clear and concise manner

Benefits

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.