Director of Finance at Royal Bank of Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial planning and analysis, Strategic financial leadership, Team management, Financial modeling, Executive presence, Stakeholder management, Business case development, Profitability analysis, Performance management, Cost optimization, KPI monitoring, Process improvement, Change management, Communication skills, Presentation skills, Statistical analysis

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Job Description What is the opportunity As a senior trusted advisor to the executive leadership team for Cards & Loyalty, you will collaborate with partners to provide value-added strategic financial advice, with a focus on Rewards/Loyalty, NIE/FTE, and Small Business & Commercial Cards portfolios. You'll drive strategic decision-making through insightful analysis, early identification of opportunities, and actionable recommendations that accelerate business performance. As the strategic financial co-pilot, your thought leadership will directly shape the future of Cards products and rewards at RBC and help drive driving superior long-term bank performance. What will you do? Leadership & Team Management Lead a high-performing team of 4 direct supports, developing talent and building capability across FP&A functions Build strong partnerships with SVPs and VPs across Cards & Loyalty, strengthening finance’s position as a strategic business partner Strategic Financial Leadership Drive financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the Rewards/Loyalty, NIE/FTE, and Small Business & Commercial Cards portfolios Partner with business leaders to develop compelling business cases, profitability analyses, and program performance insights and recommendations Collaborate across the organization on key partnership and payment initiatives, ensuring alignment on financial modeling and reporting Performance Management & Optimization Own month-end, quarter-end, and forecasting cycles with accountability for accuracy and timeliness Proactively analyze loyalty and rewards financial trends against business drivers and key performance metrics Identify and drive cost optimization opportunities, improving cost transparency and operational efficiency Establish KPI monitoring frameworks to track progress against strategic milestones Champion process improvements that increase capacity and team productivity Deliver proactive insights that identify profitable strategies and support achievement of targets Ensure all financial work streams are aligned and delivering against business requirements What do you need to succeed? Must-have Strong executive presence and ability to provide thought leadership on key decisions / matters Demonstrated experience in people leadership inspiring the team be the best version of themselves based on a clear vision to support their development and build talent for the future Working in a matrix model, execute with a high degree of collaboration with partners and effectively influence stakeholders resulting in a better outcome via strong interpersonal skills and trust Ability to manage many competing priorities within tight timelines, navigate through change management and clearly communicate priorities and desired outcomes to their team and partners Understanding of finance theory / application; understanding of financial / statistical concepts and approaches Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills; effective communicator and ability to influence and defend recommendations. Exceptional financial modelling skills Execute with a high sense of urgency CA, CMA, CGA, CFA MBA or equivalent with 8+ years work experience Nice-to-have Experience with Credit Cards, Loyalty / Rewards programs, Payments, Networks Experience with PowerBI, Tableau, Thinkcell, EPM, PeopleSoft What’s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing and high-impact team The opportunity to interact with senior level executives from many different parts of the organization, inside and outside of finance Job Skills Accounting, Business Analytics, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationships, Organizational Leadership, Performance Management (PM), Performance Metrics, Strategic Financial Leadership, Team Management Additional Job Details Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: OFFICE OF THE CFO Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-04-10 Application Deadline: 2026-05-31 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Our Employment Opportunities At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all. Join our Talent Community Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you. Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com. RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

Responsibilities

The Director of Finance will lead a high-performing team to provide strategic financial advice and drive decision-making for the Cards & Loyalty portfolios. Responsibilities include managing financial planning, analysis, reporting, and identifying cost optimization opportunities to support long-term bank performance.