Senior Manager, Financial Analysis, Global Technology Finance Transformation

Requisition ID: 221804

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Senior Manager, Financial Analysis, Global Technology Finance Transformation will work to promote the continuous review of the processes, systems, and reporting of the Global Technology Spending across the Bank. The Senior Manager will be responsible for building, reviewing and analyzing financial reporting & providing recommendations to optimize, driving insights while identifying emerging trends and opportunities.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Support the overall Technology Spend Transparency initiatives in line with Finance objectives that will deliver value for both IT&S and the business.
• Assess key processes and recommend ways to automate/streamline/simplify.
• Develop, monitor and analyze financial metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective action plans.
• Conduct strategic analyses looking at the organization's internal and external environment, including market trends, competition and customer needs to identify opportunities and threats, working with Ruben / Gartner
• Act as an effective challenger during strategic decision-making discussions
• Working with cross-functional and leadership teams to deliver results
• Manage approved spend thresholds (monthly finance process) to ensure adherence, and to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and to identify emerging risks and trends
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that promote operational effectiveness and efficiency and ensure the organization is staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Develop contacts within IT&S organization and externally across similar disciplines to share best practices.
• Act as the relationship manager to the Director in order to strategically influence outcomes and encourage open dialogue and feedback through the planning cycle.
• Be an ambassador for the Technology Finance team with other teams looking to better understand the strategic view of the IT business and the intersections between them and IT.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Minimum of 7 years relevant finance-related experience within a large organization
• Undergraduate degree in relevant field with either professional designation (e.g. CPA, CFA) or graduate degree (e.g. MBA)
• Experience and knowledge of financial and management reporting principles as applied to technology operations, thorough understanding of the business planning process, dealing with accounting systems, budgets and internal controls
• Demonstrated track record of working on transformational projects
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with incomplete data and develop creative approaches to make immediate progress while implementing longer term solutions
• Proficiency in Data modeling and data analysis
• PowerPoint skills; confident communicator, able to convey ideas clearly and gain buy in
• Working knowledge of MS Excel Macro VBA
• Proficiency in Power BI report and dashboard development is a plus

What's in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.