Title:  Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Requisition ID: 261338 

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

This role partners closely with a CIO team in Scotiabank’s Technology division, providing high‑quality financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting to support informed decision‑making. The manager will translate complex financial data into clear insights, proactively identify risks and opportunities, and act as a trusted advisor to senior technology leaders. We are looking for a curious, agile leader with strong financial acumen who is eager to learn, grow, and build strong business partnerships.

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

• Partner with senior leaders across the CIO organization to deliver timely financial insights and decision support in a fast‑paced, agile environment
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including variance analysis and executive‑ready commentary
• Drive monthly forecasting and annual budgeting with CIO senior leaders, collaborating closely to deliver accurate inputs within tight central Finance timelines
• Analyze technology spend, cost drivers, risks, and opportunities to support investment, prioritization, and trade‑off decisions
• Translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for non‑finance stakeholders
• Proactively challenge assumptions and enable data‑driven decisions in a dynamic technology landscape
• Mentor and coach Senior Financial Analysts, supporting skill development, quality of outputs, and career growth
• Continuously improve financial models, reporting processes, and ways of working to meet evolving business needs

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

• 3-5 years of Financial Planning and Analysis work experience
• Accounting designation (CPA) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of and familiarity with various Bank’s accounting systems is an asset
• Experience in developing/compiling management reports
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborator who can act as both a leader and an individual contributor as required
• Confident and effective communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills
• The incumbent must be a creative, self-starting, results-oriented, great attention to detail, and highly motivated individual with good analytical skills to apply this knowledge to assist in the development of the streamlined accounting processes.

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.