Manager, Finance (Canadian P&C FP&A)

at  BMO Financial Group

33 Dundas Street West Toronto Ontario,M5G 3C2
Our ideal candidate has experience with expense and FTE forecasting, planning, consolidation, cost allocation and analysis for large, complex organizations. A self-starter with excellent Excel, analytical, communication and quantitative skills, and holds either a CPA, CFA or MBA.

Develops detailed financial and economic analysis to assist the designated business portfolio with decision support. Works closely with business leaders and Finance partners to provide financial advice and service that supports the financial management activities of the Group/portfolio. Supports the monitoring and management of financial performance against plans, forecasts, initiatives and objectives. Generates information and insights that support key business decisions to drive value (e.g., cost management, resource allocation, etc.)

• Supports/Leads financial planning, forecasting and performance reviews that utilize plan, forecast and actual financial information to develop annual plans and targets.
• Performs variance analyses, and ad-hoc forward-looking analyses to improve understanding of business drivers as well as opportunities to improve performance for product improvement, profit improvement, financial impact of initiatives/strategic business decisions.
• Supports the development of methodologies and policies to enable analyses and insights focused on financial dimensions (e.g., expenses, FTEs, cost allocation, etc.).
• Determines the financial impact of initiatives/ strategic business decisions, and incorporate the impacts into future financial forecasts/plans.
• Assesses reasonableness of business cases and performs due diligence during Investment reviews and approvals processes.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports etc.) to manage information.
• Integrates information from multiple sources (e.g. financial and operational systems) to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.
• Acts as a trusted financial advisor to assigned business/group
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree, or equivalent degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• CPA, CFA or MBA
• 5-7 years of experience in finance, accounting, or analytical field.
• Ability to work with large data sets and summarize key findings.
• Solid understanding of accounting processes and terminology.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to multi-task and work on multiple ongoing projects.
• Able to meet deadlines and have the ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments including Controller, T&O, and HR.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of Excel a MUST.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of products, particularly Excel & PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Anaplan, Oracle or other accounting software tools preferred.

Please refer the Job description for details