manager, financial planning and analysis

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Finance Analytics to lead a high-performing team focused on financial systems and reporting. This role involves working closely with senior management to enhance operational processes and develop insightful financial dashboards using Power BI. You will be part of a diverse team that values collaboration, innovation, and results, with access to numerous learning opportunities. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about driving improvements, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Access to online and in-person courses

Diverse and collaborative team environment

High-performing culture

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS SQL Server, ETL development, and data modeling.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Systems side of Financial Processing and Reporting.
• Drive process improvement and reporting capabilities across Technology Finance.

Skills

MS SQL Server (SSIS and SQL)

ETL development

Data modeling

Power BI report development

Data analysis

Data architecture

MS Excel Macro VBA

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

University degree in related field

5+ years of financial services experience

Tools

Power BI

MS Excel

Job description

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Manager, Finance Analytics

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Scotiabank

Job details

Requisition ID: 221089

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

Position Title: Manager, Finance Analytics

What you will be doing:

1. The Manager, Finance Analytics will work closely with the Senior Manager, Finance Analytics to facilitate and support the Financial Systems side of the Financial Processing, Reporting & Systems in Technology Finance ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed/delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.
2. Lead and drive a customer-focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
3. Provide expertise on the configuration of the Technology Finance Executive Dashboards and Reports and is responsible for all end-to-end system development on the team's Power BI reporting to build better operations/processes, financial dashboards, and insightful reports.
4. Contribute to the development, testing, and implementation of new systems, system enhancements, and sources or uses of management information systems.
5. Lead the support of system operations, production, administration, and maintenance for assigned IT&S and IT&S Finance systems.
6. Act as a partner in driving process improvement and reporting capabilities across Technology Finance through the use of automation and leveraging available data/systems.
7. Oversee the efficient and accurate delivery of data processing and data management support for Technology Finance applications, while ensuring the efficient and timely generation of accurate reporting.
8. Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
9. Create an environment in which his/her team pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk.
10. Build a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviors.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

1. Proficiency in programming with MS SQL Server (SSIS and SQL), or related applications.
2. Proficiency in ETL development, process, and support.
3. Proficiency in Data modeling and data analysis.
4. Proficiency in Power BI report and dashboard development, and data modeling.
5. Working knowledge of data architecture and design, with a strong understanding of relational and OLAP databases.
6. Working knowledge of MS Excel Macro VBA is a plus.
7. Excellent PowerPoint skills; confident communicator, able to convey ideas clearly and gain buy-in.
8. University degree or related financial services experience (5 years+).
9. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects through effective prioritization.
10. Strategic thinker with strong critical thinking and problem resolution skills.
11. Ability to work with incomplete data and develop creative approaches to make immediate progress while implementing longer-term solutions.
12. Strong team player, relationship builder.
13. Confident facilitator with a senior audience.
14. Results-focused.

What's in it for you? You will be part of a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team. You will have access to thousands of online and in-person courses.

Location

Toronto, ON

Workplace information

• On site
• Salary: $34.00 to $88.00 HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Advertised until

2025-05-15