Senior Analyst, Strategy & Operations

Scotiabank • Toronto, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for delivery of performance reporting insights, financial analyses, forecasting, planning and expense allocation activities. The team's mandate includes working closely with business and finance partners on value-add analysis, informing strategy discussions with relevant financial implications and timely invoice processing.

In this role, you will champion a customer-focused culture to deepen relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge. The Senior Finance Analyst role provides meaningful financial support to various data and AI teams and co-ordination within finance, PMO and other teams. This position requires an action-oriented team player with good business acumen and strong technical / communication skills. Strong relationship management and a continuous process improvement mindset are essential.

Provides strategic insights and solutions to meet program priorities and needs. Delivers input and feedback on program design to Business leaders and provides recommendations on program execution. Timely delivery of monthly management reporting and Forecast / Plan materials and monthly accrual and variance analysis. Involves use of PPM forecasting tool, COUPA and peoplesoft. Work with planning and forecasting activities in support, including the development and implementation of new financial models, methodologies, and frameworks as required. Advocates and champions learning within the business and proactively contributes to creating an integrated function that is scalable, flexible, efficient and effective. Tracks Vendor SOWs, timesheets and its financial impact. Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment. Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions. Actively pursues effective and efficient operations within their respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance and Accounting or related field
• Prior Finance / Management Reporting experience including planning, forecasting and reporting
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Ability to deal effectively with different levels of the organization (VP and below).
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications (particularly Excel and Power Point) and Power BI
• Superior prioritization and time management skills
• Strong business acumen and understanding to allow appropriate partnership with client groups

Nice To Haves

• Involves use of PPM forecating tool, COUPA and peoplesoft.

Responsibilities

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Provides meaningful financial support to various data and AI teams and co-ordination within finance, PMO and other teams.
• Provides strategic insights and solutions to meet program priorities and needs.
• Delivers input and feedback on program design to Business leaders and provides recommendations on program execution.
• Timely delivery of monthly management reporting and Forecast / Plan materials and monthly accrual and variance analysis.
• Work with planning and forecasting activities in support, including the development and implementation of new financial models, methodologies, and frameworks as required.
• Advocates and champions learning within the business and proactively contributes to creating an integrated function that is scalable, flexible, efficient and effective.
• Tracks Vendor SOWs, timesheets and its financial impact.
• Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
• Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations within their respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk.

Benefits

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

What This Job Offers

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