Senior Manager, SSU Finance (15 Month Term)

ATB Financial; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ATB Financial is seeking a Senior Manager, SSU Finance to lead a team and partner with several Strategic Support Units on monthly reporting, forecasting and budgeting. You’ll turn complex data into clear, actionable stories and provide strategic insights for monthly, quarterly and annual results.

This 15-month role offers a hybrid work arrangement with 1 day on-site per week, emphasizing collaboration, leadership and data-driven decision making within ATB’s values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with CPA or CFA preferred.
• Strong communicator at executive level.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Proven leadership of diverse teams.
• Expertise in financial modeling.
• Analytical with key operational drivers.
• Proficient in Excel and Google Workspace tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of direct reports.
• Develop annual SSU budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Deliver monthly financial reporting packages.
• Support SSU partners on financial matters.
• Provide insights to leadership on finance strategies.
• Understand SSU operations to offer pragmatic solutions.
• Provide big-picture insights with attention to detail.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses as required.
• Collaborate across ATB.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related

CPA or CFA preferred

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Google Docs

Job description

At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).

About

Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:

• Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.
• Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.
• Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.

Leadership is in our DNA at ATB, reflecting our commitment to developing world-class leaders who can truly thrive. Our Leader DNA model sets the standard for how we lead people, drive business performance, and shape a dynamic future. This is the place for purpose-driven individuals ready to deliver impactful leadership every day.

About The Role

As ATB’s next Senior Manager, SSU Finance, reporting to the Director, SSU Finance, you are a key team member partnering with several Strategic Support Units (SSU) on all financial matters, including monthly reporting & analysis, forecasting and budgeting. You will also play a key role in providing strategic insights on monthly, quarterly and annual results. Detail-oriented and collaborative, you excel at turning complex data into clear, actionable stories and bringing an "all-in" attitude to the team.

Accountabilities

• Lead and mentor a team of direct reports, providing continuous coaching, performance guidance, and strategic direction.
• Lead the development of annual SSU budgets and quarterly forecasts for expenditures, identifying areas for efficiency and improvements.
• Oversee delivering the monthly financial reporting packages including measuring and monitoring SSU expense financial results to identify emerging patterns or trends.
• Provide support to SSU business partners on financial matters in an effort to optimize financial performance.
• Partner with SSU Leadership to provide insight and recommendations related to finance and business strategies.
• Gain a deep understanding of the business and operations of the Strategic Support Units to offer valuable, proactive and pragmatic suggestions and solutions.
• Provide insights at a big picture level, without losing the detail.
• Other ad hoc analysis as required.
• Collaborate and build relationships across ATB.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Business degree with a designation such as CPA or CFA preferred.
• Strong Communicator - both written and verbal. A proven ability to interact and communicate at an executive level.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Proven leadership skills of diverse and multi layer teams.
• Expertise in financial modeling capabilities.
• Expertise in analyzing, interpreting and applying information about key operational drivers.
• Expertise in Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Docs and Excel.

Additional Information

• This is a temporary 15 month opportunity.
• This position has a hybrid work arrangement. On average, this means 1 day on-site per week. Please note that this is subject to change due to business priorities.

Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?

A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.

We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

What happens next?

If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at [e-mail]

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