Senior Manager - Finance (12-month Contract)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager - Finance for a 12-month contract to lead forecasting, planning, and financial analysis for Canadian Banking. You will own data collection, consolidate forecasts, and produce reports for senior leadership, while developing tools to improve planning accuracy.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 2–4 years of relevant finance experience, and proficiency with Power BI, Excel, Python or Alteryx.

Qualifications

• University degree in analytics, finance, engineering, or a quantitative field.
• MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant experience at a financial institution.
• Strong understanding of margin analysis and funds transfer pricing.
• Knowledge of Canadian Banking Retail and Commercial banking products is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills; ability to present insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly forecast, annual Profit Plan, and 5 Year Outlook.
• Ownership of timely collection of financial and non-financial data from business lines.
• Consolidation of business line forecast.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of monthly update.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports (MMR/QMR and Bluebook) and other management reports for Senior Management.
• Develop analytics and tools to improve precision of planning and forecasting processes.
• Build and maintain financial models to support analysis and forecasting of key drivers.
• Provide insightful analyses to support decision making by Senior Management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Data visualization

Excel

Power BI

Python

Alteryx

Education

University degree in Analytics/Finance/Engineering or quantitative discipline

MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Python

Alteryx

Access

Excel

Job description

Title: Senior Manager - Finance (12-month Contract)

Requisition ID: 274795
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Please Note - this is a 12-month Contract

Purpose

The Senior Manager will be a shared resource within Planning & Forecasting team, supporting three key teams within the group. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, comprehensive and timely financial analysis to support the Canadian Banking Profit Plan, Forecasts, and ongoing P&L and profitability review. Canadian Banking Finance is a divisional finance function providing financial management and analytical support to Canadian Banking Executive Management, as well as to the Business Line Management in Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Business Banking and Tangerine.

Key areas of focus to support include:

• Analyzing & modelling the Canadian Bank's results
• Monthly and Quarterly financial deck
• Ad hoc deep-dive analysis

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

Prepare monthly forecast, annual Profit Plan, and 5 Year Outlook:

• Ownership of timely collection of financial and non-financial data from business lines
• Consolidation of business line forecast
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of monthly update
• Complete analytical review to:
  • Ensure completeness and reasonability of forecast, provide viable solutions to issues raised
  • Understand the relevant performance of the business to plan/ actuals
• Prepare monthly and quarterly report (including MMR/QMR and Bluebook) as well as other management reports for Senior Management
• Assist in development of analytics and tools to improve the precision of planning and forecasting processes
• Develop and maintain financial models to support the analysis and forecasting of key business drivers
• Provide insightful and detailed analyses and modelling (ad hoc and regular) to support Director in delivering decision making insights to Senior Management
• Support Director in the information gathering process and analysis for strategic and tactical projects requested by Senior management
• Support in the creation of business requirement and conduct user acceptance testing
• Review and validate model design & data mapping to ensure accuracy & completeness
• Prepare and submit data upload files as required and update project documentation
• Process Documentation:
  • Create detailed job aids, training materials, desktop procedures and documentation of the newly implemented reporting and forecasting processes
• Support ad hoc analysis requests as required
• Build and maintain strong working relationships within CB Finance and CB business lines, product groups, Global Risk Management, Treasury, Capital Management and EO Finance
• Work closely with other teams in Canadian Banking Finance to provide additional resourcing and support for special projects or during periods of peak demand
• Maintain an effective system of internal controls over the planning, forecasting and reporting processes for CB and ensure that any EUC requirements and SOX controls are properly addressed

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

• University degree (Analytics, Finance, engineering or quantitative discipline)
• MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant experience at a financial institution
• Strong understanding of margin analysis and funds transfer pricing
• Knowledge of Canadian Banking Retail and Commercial banking products is considered an asset
• Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical skills; attention to details; ability to analyze business results and identify issues and trends
• Proficiency in data visualization and creating impactful financial dashboards; advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and any other analytical tools are preferred (e.g. Power BI, Python, Alteryx)
• Prior experience supporting system implementation is an asset
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate findings/analysis and present ideas in a clear and concise manner

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking company surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
• Internal development to support your growth and enhance your skills.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our customers.
• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!

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 our 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 .

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.