Finance Manager, DevOps & Enterprise Architecture

Royal Bank of Canada • Toronto, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Manager to join the DevOps and Enterprise Architecture team at RBC. This role will provide critical financial planning and analysis, budgeting and month-end processes support, acting as a key day-to-day support to the finance Lead. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial management while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiencies and cost optimization. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and finance and technology, supporting critical DevOps and Enterprise Architecture initiatives at one of Canada’s leading financial institutions. You’ll gain exposure to strategic financial planning while contributing to RBC’s innovation and growth.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of finance experience in FP&A, budgeting, vendor management and headcount planning
• Experience in Technology or complex operational environments is valued
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel modeling and financial systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Alignment with RBC’s values, including collaboration, integrity, and a stakeholder-focused mindset.

Nice To Haves

• CPA/CFA designation is an asset
• Experience with automation/AI tools is an asset

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of multiple concurrent initiatives of varying complexity in a time efficient manner. Monitor and control activities according to plan.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis, trend identification, and ad-hoc analysis as required.
• Develop senior director financial packages and team-specific reports (e.g., P&L breakdowns for DevOps/Enterprise Architecture).
• Analyze financial data to support decision-making for technology projects.
• Oversee month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial records.
• Track and monitor actual expenditure against budgets, ensuring alignment with departmental and organizational goals.
• Lead the development of accurate financial forecasts and long-term financial plans along with annual budgeting and scenario planning processes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize resource allocation (e.g., vendor spend, headcount).
• Partner with DevOps, Enterprise Architecture, and other finance teams to ensure financial compliance and transparency.
• Provide financial insights to non-finance stakeholders in a clear, actionable manner.
• Streamline financial workflows using automation, AI tools, and Excel modeling to enhance efficiency.
• Support financial policy adherence and process improvements.

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level