Senior Manager, Process Optimization Business Analysis Support, Global Finance

Requisition ID: 237400

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

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Manager Process Optimization and Business Analysis Support to join our Global Finance Strategic Initiatives team. This leadership role will drive one of our top priorities in Global Finance: accelerating financial reporting timelines to the Board CEO and external stakeholders. The initiative aims to position our organization as best-in-class in Canada and align with the reporting standards of leading U.S. banking institutions. The successful candidate will lead efforts to streamline actuals close processes enhance forecasting capabilities and enable more agile decision-making across the enterprise.

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

• Strategic Process Optimization
  Lead the identification and implementation of process improvements across global finance close and reporting cycles ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide transformation goals.
• Cross-Functional Engagement
  Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Finance Risk Technology and Business Units to map interdependencies resolve bottlenecks and drive consensus on process enhancements.
• Project Governance & Execution
  Oversee project planning milestone tracking and issue resolution. Ensure timely delivery of key initiatives through effective governance and stakeholder management.
• Data Analysis & Insight Generation
  Conduct advanced analytics on stakeholder feedback survey results and operational data to uncover trends inform decision-making and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Change Management & Communication
  Develop and execute change management strategies to support adoption of new processes. Communicate progress risks and outcomes to executive audiences with clarity and impact.
• Risk & Compliance Alignment
  Ensure all process changes and operational decisions are aligned with the Banks risk appetite regulatory obligations and conduct standards.
• Culture & Leadership
  Foster a high-performance inclusive culture that champions customer-centricity continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role - Wed love to work with you if you have:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Business Administration or a related field.
• Proficiency with process documentation change management processes and interacting with technology personnel.
• Tireless Can Do attitude with a results-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated proven experience in project support or a similar role.
• Formidable organizational and multitasking skills including ability to work independently and in group-oriented scenarios.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint). Knowledge of programming languages is a asset.
• Proven ability to analyze assess and generate actionable insights within various scenarios.
• First-rate knowledge of financial reporting processes and enterprise-wide data systems is required.

Whats 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.

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.