Senior Finance Analyst

at  TD Bank

Work Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hours:
37.5
Line of Business:
Finance
Pay Details:
We’re committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with a member of our HR Team and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.
Job Description:
Department Overview
Corporate Segment Finance is responsible for developing and delivering financial strategy, information and management support to the Corporate functions of TD Bank Group. This role provides finance support Treasury and Balance Sheet Management (TBSM). The CFO Finance team helps these areas fulfill their mandate and strategic needs by being a key partner in various change initiatives and advises on financial risks and opportunities.
Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Manager, this position is responsible for taking a significant role in the TBSM portfolio performance and expense management functions.
This position requires someone with excellent analytical and technical skills with the ability to recognize issues and take practical corrective action. Proven skills in handling multiple tasks and working within specified timelines are required. The candidate must possess excellent business acumen and be able to develop positive working relationships with the areas supported.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Perform monthly analysis and reporting of expenses for the TBSM portfolio. This includes preparation of expense packages including power-point decks, designing waterfall charts or graphs as required.
• Investigate variances and assist in timely resolution of issues and escalate any issues, if required, to Senior Manager.
• Aa good understanding of accounting principles and standards.
• Take a proactive role in the quarterly expense forecasting and annual planning processes. Coordinate with various stakeholders and ensure a robust forecast and plan is built up, reviewed and agreed upon with the business.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the portfolio; identify and understand risks and challenges and make value-added recommendations and advice.
• Gain thorough knowledge of the systems used for expense reporting and analysis, identify and implement process improvements/automation that will result in increased effectiveness.

Job Requirements

• Undergraduate degree
• Accounting designation required
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with business partners
• Strong verbal and written communicator
• High level of proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Understanding of the Bank’s management and financial reporting processes, and knowledge of the Bank’s financial reporting system and latest tools (including Hyperion, Alteryx and Tableau)
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and professionalism when dealing with various internal partners
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong comfort level in presenting to executives
• Ability to proactively follow up on identified issues and work toward resolution
• Must be able to think conceptually (“out-of-the-box”) and have a high degree of attention for detail.
• Proficient in time management and demonstrated adaptability when changes are required
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision in an unstructured and fast-paced environment.
• Assist the team in enhancements on expense automation, report centralization and standardization and other process initiatives.

Who We Are:
TD is one of the world’s leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.
TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.
Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.
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Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.
Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
Interview Process
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.
Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Language Requirement:
Ce poste n’exige pas la maîtrise d’une langue autre que le français./ This position does not require proficiency in a language other than French.

• Perform monthly analysis and reporting of expenses for the TBSM portfolio. This includes preparation of expense packages including power-point decks, designing waterfall charts or graphs as required.
• Investigate variances and assist in timely resolution of issues and escalate any issues, if required, to Senior Manager.
• Aa good understanding of accounting principles and standards.
• Take a proactive role in the quarterly expense forecasting and annual planning processes. Coordinate with various stakeholders and ensure a robust forecast and plan is built up, reviewed and agreed upon with the business.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the portfolio; identify and understand risks and challenges and make value-added recommendations and advice.
• Gain thorough knowledge of the systems used for expense reporting and analysis, identify and implement process improvements/automation that will result in increased effectiveness