Finance Analyst, Fall 2026 (Co-op/Internship) - 4 Months

BMO•Toronto, ON

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the execution of accurate and efficient cyclical reporting processes for regulatory and management information and note disclosure in financial statements to internal and external stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Works across BMO to deliver specific project/program results in alignment with overall group goals. Supports an efficient and effective Accounting function which uses common information sources and practices, reduces ongoing costs, increases service level performance and minimizes risk. Provides input into the planning and implementation of financial, regulatory, and management reporting programs. Participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes. Supports the production of financial, regulatory, and management reporting requirements. Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service for monthly, quarterly and annual processes for reporting. Analyses data and information to provide financial, regulatory and related risk insights and recommendations. Supports the interpretation and definition of internal and external policies and regulatory requirements e.g. credit reporting. Ensures strong governance and effective controls across finance & accounting activities and information in accordance with enterprise standards. Provides attestation to the validity of financial results and highlight significant information including variances, trends, opportunities and exposures to their Manager. Provides information and support the process for internal (Corporate and SOX) and external audits. Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards. Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness. Focus may be on a business/group. Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works mostly independently. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Requirements

Education background in Finance and or Accounting
Advanced Excel, Power BI & Power Apps knowledge required
Typically between 1-2 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
Influence skills - In-depth.

Responsibilities

Supports the execution of accurate and efficient cyclical reporting processes for regulatory and management information and note disclosure in financial statements to internal and external stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
Works across BMO to deliver specific project/program results in alignment with overall group goals.
Supports an efficient and effective Accounting function which uses common information sources and practices, reduces ongoing costs, increases service level performance and minimizes risk.
Provides input into the planning and implementation of financial, regulatory, and management reporting programs.
Participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
Supports the production of financial, regulatory, and management reporting requirements.
Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service for monthly, quarterly and annual processes for reporting.
Analyses data and information to provide financial, regulatory and related risk insights and recommendations.
Supports the interpretation and definition of internal and external policies and regulatory requirements e.g. credit reporting.
Ensures strong governance and effective controls across finance & accounting activities and information in accordance with enterprise standards.
Provides attestation to the validity of financial results and highlight significant information including variances, trends, opportunities and exposures to their Manager.
Provides information and support the process for internal (Corporate and SOX) and external audits.
Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
Works mostly independently.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.