Requisition ID: 220404
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Technology Finance team is currently initiating a system replacement for planning, forecasting and tracking of actuals. The successful candidate will work with other finance teams and Technology to ensure the transformation is aligned with the Bank's strategic direction while sustaining the high-quality day-to-day operations of the team.

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

• Drives transformation/system implementation of Technology's PF&A processes/systems through critical thinking and partnership with other finance teams and Technology
• Contribute to an environment in which the team works together to produce creative and value-added strategic analysis and insight while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls
• Provides thorough, accurate and insightful analysis for Statutory Forecasting and Planning and Financial Reporting
• Acts as trusted finance partner for Technology; providing financial guidance to Technology partners and other finance teams, identifying, and communicating financial-related issues (e.g., actual/committed vs. budget/forecast) to improve resourcing related decision-making
• Communication and enhancement of accounting, planning, and forecasting procedures with Technology and finance, and provides support for expenditure financial reporting issues
• Provides accurate and timely management, control, planning & forecasting of operating expenditures
• Manage team of 3 direct staff fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviours; managing succession and development planning for the team, and demonstrate superior relationship building to create effective support across the Bank
• Contributes to the maintenance of strong financial governance through implementing best practices. Supports audit requests and the communication of financial policies, guidelines, and Bank practices

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

• Undergraduate degree in relevant field with either professional designation (e.g., CPA, CFA) or graduate degree (e.g., MBA)
• 5-10 years of work experience in Finance or Accounting role
• Experience with process engineering and transformation (preferred)
• Experience dealing with cross functional teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced excel skills
• Extensive experience and knowledge of financial and management reporting principles as applied to banking issues, thorough understanding of the business planning process, dealing with accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls

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.