Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Global Operations

Requisition ID: 241721

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

The Global Operations (GO) Finance team oversees the planning and analysis of the operating expenses for Global Operations Units (including Global Wholesale Operations Fraud Management Global Regulatory and Internal Control GBS Bogota & DR Procurement Real Estate etc.).

The Manager works closely with the team members to produce month-end results monthly forecast annual budgets and business line allocations provide financial analysis and control as well as management reporting. The Manager also plays a key role in tracking and reporting financials for strategic initiatives (including projects) across Global Operations.

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

• Provide Financial Analysis and Management Reporting
• Act as leadership role in the completion of the monthly/quarterly reporting processes including:
  • Prepare monthly management reports for the Global Operations.
  • Completion of monthly/quarterly expense reasonability variance analysis and commentary.
  • Prepare staffing reports with variance analysis; identify the impact of transfers and initiatives.
  • Preparation of quarterly business allocation adjustments for agreed volume driven expenses
  • Work closely with GO stakeholders to understand assumptions and methodologies used in strategic initiatives validate and confirm the achievement of savings
  • Provide subject matter expertise on Transfer Pricing related matters for Global Operations facilitating quarterly updates and working collaboratively with the Global Finance team.
  • Develop and maintain reports dashboard and other data visualization tools to display KPIs metrics and trends etc.
  • Ad hoc analysis reporting and presentations for Finance and Global Operations Leadership.

• Manage Planning and Forecasting
• Work closely with all team members to deliver the annual budget and quarterly forecasts for Global Operations including the following activities:
  • Responsible for budgeting and analysis highlight discussion points for use during meetings with department function heads and follow up on action items to ensure they are reflected in the budget summaries and packages.
  • Liaise with Global Operations budget coordinators to gather information supporting the budget and forecast submissions including compiling researching and consolidating statistical information for use in the analysis of submissions and responding to requests for supporting details.
  • Validate information sources develop and maintain controls to improve data integrity and completeness and create templates/processes to automate and simplify tasks.
  • Work closely with team members and Global Operations partners to develop/refine/maintain business line allocation methodologies provide analysis on impact of any changes and communicate the changes to the business lines.

• Lead Customer Service and Relationship Management
• Develop and sustain strategic relationships with key contacts business partners and stakeholders (GO Senior management Corporate Functions Finance BL Finance) to deliver on mandate and provide value-added analysis and insight.
• Bes a subject matter expert partnering with Global Operations to provide analysis and support to enable them to make informed decisions pertaining to the impact of budget planning forecasting and potential cost reduction activities as well as the ongoing financial management of their business operations.
• Act as a change agent supporting the Global Operations expense management mandate to key partners and stakeholders.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed Wed love to work with you if you have experience with:

• University degree in Accounting or Finance or similar discipline
• Completion or working towards CA CPA MBA or equivalent professional designation
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills with the perspective of continually seeking opportunities for improvement
• Results-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and the perspective of seeking opportunity for improvement.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work using communication skills to manage expectations of multiple direct supervisors/stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment with peers and superiors across organizational lines.
• Support a high-performance environment and pursue effective and efficient operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Power Bl
• Knowledge of EGL OBI Hyperion and SmartView

Whats in it for you

• In-depth training to prepare you for the role as well as ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed!
• Youll be part of a diverse collaborative innovative and high-performing team
• We offer a competitive rewards package:
• Performance bonus Employee Share Ownership Program and Pension Plan Matching
• Health Benefits from day one!
• You will relish work-life balance team events and opportunities to participate in the community.
• 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.