Manager, Strategic Financial Controls

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking a Manager, Strategic Financial Controls in Toronto to oversee financial reporting and drive performance improvement. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring efficient project finance management. Candidates should have a university degree in finance or accounting, at least 5 years of experience in financial reporting, and proficiency in Excel and Power BI. Offering a chance to impact financial strategies in a dynamic banking environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the financial reporting, preferably in Financial Sector or Banking industry.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end Project Life Cycle and Software Development Lifecycle.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage project financials and reporting to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide support and coaching to Project Managers.
• Seek opportunities for increased efficiency through automation.

Skills

Financial reporting

Data visualization

Stakeholder management

Project management

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Education

University Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance

CFA/CPA

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

MS Access

VBA

Tableau

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Manager, Strategic Financial Controls

Requisition ID: 241466

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

Purpose

The Manager, Strategic Financial Controls contributes to the overall success of Canadian Banking Strategy & Planning Org ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. The successful candidate will drive business impact by overseeing portfolio financials, analyzing trends, and partnering with cross functional teams to ensure timely and consistent financial management and portfolio reporting.

Accountabilities

• Working with Senior Manager, Strategic Financial Controls as well as cross-functional teams under CB Strategy & Planning (S&P) Org and will be responsible for:
• Provide oversight, support and monitor all aspects of project finance and project financial reporting including data mapping, data quality/integrity testing, analytics and data governance.
• Manage strategic financial controls forums as required and build partnerships with stakeholders including CB Finance, EPMO Project Controls, Project Delivery Teams, and other support functions.
• Meeting KPIs for Project Financials and meeting established Finance timelines within the monthly cycle
• Acts as a subject matter expert for Project Financials & Forecasting Accuracy best practices; proactively identifies opportunities to improve reporting and/or drive the use of analytics.
• Actively seeks and evaluates opportunities for increased efficiency through automation and works with key stakeholders to implement changes as appropriate.
• Ability to design and develop/enhance innovative reporting solutions using various tools. Power BI is an asset
• Provides support and coaching to Project Managers and other key stakeholders as required, to ensure project financials are managed in a robust and controlled manner
• Respond to ad-hoc investigations, inquiries, data, and report requests as assigned
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Education / Experience / Other Information

• Minimum education level of a University Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
• CFA/CPA is a plus
• 5+ years experience working in the financial reporting ideally in Financial Sector or Banking industry is preferred, preferably within Finance, IT, or Project Management.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end Project Life Cycle and Software Development Lifecycle
• Exposure to stakeholder management across highly matrixed organizations
• Expert knowledge of MS Excel, MS Access and VBA
• Proficient experience visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders using data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Strong knowledge of data management, aggregation and analysis techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and experience with presentations
• Strong business acumen, planning and organization skills
• Flexibility and adaptable to rapidly changing environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines
• Strong work ethic, continuous improvement mindset with a can-do attitude
• Strong problem-solving skills

Location(s): 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 (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here . 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.