Finance Operations Analyst I

TD•Dieppe, NB

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role provides financial analysis and/or advanced general finance/accounting or related operational support. The analyst will understand business partner/department objectives and contribute to achieving performance/financial goals by recommending appropriate actions based on analysis and review of results. Key responsibilities include analyzing financial performance against benchmarks, reconciling variances, researching and explaining findings, coordinating finance projects, audits, and reporting processes, and collecting meaningful data. The analyst will provide accurate data analysis, interpret findings, make recommendations, and identify complex issues beyond their level of expertise. They will act as a key Finance Support resource, providing technical subject matter expertise and operational process support, and serve as a facilitator for key operational issues. The role involves analyzing process drivers, identifying root causes of cross-functional operational issues, and making recommendations for improvement. They will also identify, document, and investigate process exceptions, resolve escalated matters, and develop and execute reporting functions. Managing relationships with customers and other areas of TD Finance is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

High School diploma
3+ years relevant experience
Individuals are expected to be onsite 4 days a week. Colleagues may spend more or less days in office as required by the business line.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree/ college diploma preferred

Responsibilities

Provide financial analysis and/or advanced general finance / accounting or related operational support as assigned.
Understand business partner / department objectives and contribute to the achievement of performance / financial objectives by recommending appropriate action to management based on analysis and review of results within scope of own area.
Analyze financial performance against benchmarks and reconcile variances and/or research and explain findings / issues to department or business management.
Coordinate and/or execute on internal and external finance / research projects, audits and/or reporting processes as directed.
Support the collection of meaningful data and/or research, coordinating efforts with various finance areas.
Provide accurate and thorough data analysis for own area, interpret findings and make recommendations, and identify and refer complex issues / situations beyond own level of expertise.
Act as a key Finance Support resource / specialist or representative for own functional unit by providing technical subject matter expertise / analysis or operational process support.
Act as conduit / coordinator / facilitator bringing in appropriate partners / expertise on key operational issues / initiatives.
Provide accurate and thorough analysis of key process drivers, root or systemic causes of cross functional operational issues, interpret findings and make recommendations for improvement.
Identify, document, investigate processes / exceptions arising from transactions / processes beyond 1st level operations service delivery and resolve escalated matters and refer complex issues / situations beyond own level of expertise.
Develop and execute on reporting functions and/or produce consolidated or aggregated reporting as appropriate.
Manage relationships with customers and other areas of TD Finance.
Prioritize and manage own workload to meet SLA requirements for service and productivity.
Be knowledgeable of practices and procedures within own area of responsibility and keep abreast of emerging trends for own functional area.
Protect the interests of the organization – identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high risk transactions / activities as necessary.
Conduct reporting and / or meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs/ policies/ practices.
Monitor service, productivity and assess efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exists.
Acquire and apply expertise in the discipline, provide guidance, assistance and direction to others.
Identify, recommend and effectively execute standard practices applicable to the discipline.
Adhere to internal policies/procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines.
Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts.
Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite.
May lead work streams by acting as a project lead / subject matter expert for small scale projects / initiatives in accordance with project management methodologies.
Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest.
Support the team by continuously enhancing knowledge / expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit.
Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques.
Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team.
Keep others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities.
Contribute to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provide training, coaching and/or guidance as appropriate.
Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce.
Act as a brand champion for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally.