Title:  Business Analyst, IT&S Project, Finance Reporting

Requisition ID: 267800 

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

The Business Analyst supports the delivery of project financial management reporting for stakeholders across Enterprise Portfolio Management & Strategy Execution (EPMO) globally. The role is responsible for providing accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting and analysis that supports strategic business decisions while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and governance standards.

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

• Support the delivery of key financial and management reporting, including monthly project financial actuals and forecasts, forecast accuracy reporting, Business Case Tool consolidations, amortization and depreciation forecasts, and regulatory filings.
• Prepare, analyze, and present large volumes of complex financial data and insights in a clear, meaningful, and user-friendly format for stakeholders.
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Prepare and process monthly journal entries and support reporting integrity through effective financial controls.
• Contribute to strong financial governance by implementing reporting standards, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Support internal and external audit requests, project cost analysis, and Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit reporting.
• Assist with Business Investment activities, including reporting enhancements, Business Case Tool updates, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and improve processes, workflows, and reporting solutions that enhance project financial tracking and decision-making.
• Support business and technology initiatives that drive operational excellence and improve reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to streamline workflows, identify efficiencies, and enhance reporting effectiveness.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting that supports business strategies, planning activities, and portfolio management decisions.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and customer-focused service excellence.

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 Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline, with progress toward a professional designation such as CPA or CFA considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and account reconciliations.
• Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and present large and complex datasets, applying sound judgment to generate meaningful insights; experience with Power BI is an asset.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, modeling, and reporting; VBA experience is considered an asset.
• Experience developing, automating, and managing workflows using Alteryx is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and critical-thinking skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with banking and financial systems, including OBI, EGL, and PeopleSoft, as well as project portfolio management tools such as CA PPM, is considered an asset.

What’s in it for you?

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.
• A competitive rewards program includes annual bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day. 
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences every individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements. 

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.