Manager, financial planning and analysis

BMO Financial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American financial institution is seeking a Financial Analyst in Toronto. The role requires a strong analytical focus and collaboration across teams. Candidates should possess a post-secondary degree and 5-7 years of experience in finance. Responsibilities include financial planning, variance analyses, and supporting team development. This position offers a salary range of $75,900 to $141,900, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency from education and business experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose and values.
• Ensures alignment between behaviors that foster diversity and inclusion.
• Acts as a trusted financial advisor to assigned business/group.

Skills

Intellectual curiosity

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Influence skills

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Job description

Application Deadline: 01/23/2026

Address: 250 Yonge Street

Job Family Group: Finance & Accounting

Overview

At Air Miles, our people and culture truly set us apart. We foster an environment built on collaboration, where every voice matters and ideas are welcomed. With supportive leadership, exposure to senior decision-makers, and exciting projects, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact and continuously evolve.

What We’re Looking For

• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving
• Ability to think big, challenge the status quo, and offer fresh perspectives
• Comfort working with large data sets
• Adaptability to change as we continue to integrate with BMO

A CPA designation is an asset, but the right fit matters most: smart, quick learners who thrive in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
• Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Regularly connects work to BMO's purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.
• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
• Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
• May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.
• May own internal/external stakeholder relationships.
• Supports/Leads financial planning, forecasting and performance reviews that utilize plan, forecast and actual financial information to develop annual plans and targets.
• Performs variance analyses, and ad-hoc forward-looking analyses to improve understanding of business drivers as well as opportunities to improve performance for product improvement, profit improvement, financial impact of initiatives/strategic business decisions.
• Supports the development of methodologies and policies to enable analyses and insights focused on financial dimensions (e.g., revenue, expense, balance sheet, capital, etc.).
• Determines the financial impact of initiatives/ strategic business decisions, and incorporate the impacts into future financial forecasts/plans.
• Assesses reasonableness of business cases and performs due-diligence during Investment reviews and approvals processes.
• Works with the business to align key performance indicators with financial forecasts and plans.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports etc.) to manage information.
• Integrates information from multiple sources (e.g. financial and operational systems) to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.
• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
• Acts as a trusted financial advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making e.g., economics, treasury, competitor information.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

Salary: $75,900.00 - $141,900.00

Pay Type: Salaried

The above represents AIR MILES’ 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 AIR MILES’ expected target for the first year in this position.

AIR MILES’ 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. AIR MILES 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

The AIR MILES Reward Program is one of Canada’s most recognized loyalty programs, with over 10 million active collector accounts, representing more than half of all Canadian households. AIR MILES collectors earn Reward Miles at more than 300 leading Canadian, global and online brands and at thousands of retail and service locations across the country. AIR MILES is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of the Bank of Montreal (BMO). BMO is Canada’s oldest bank and the 8th largest in North America with more than 12 million customers globally.

As a member of the AIR MILES 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.

AIR MILES 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.

To find out more visit us at https://bmo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External-AIR-MILES