Title:  Senior Analyst, Global Operations Finance

Requisition ID: 251271 

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

Purpose

The Senior Analyst will be a member of the Global Operations Finance team, providing support in the preparation and analysis of Global Operations monthly expense reporting, planning and forecasting, business line allocations, and project assignments.

Within direction from the Senior Manager, the Senior Analyst provides supports in preparing monthly expense reporting; business line allocation, benefits tracking and project assignments. 

The Senior Analyst will assist to streamline processes to ensure efficient workflows. 

Works independently in managing these activities and at times may require guidance from Managers to resolve / recommend solutions to issues, which are without precedent.

           
Key Accountabilities 

•    Contribute to the accuracy of the financial details for Global Operations’ expense actuals.  Communicate with individuals in various Business Units on the results and explain any discrepancies.  Monitor the accuracy of financial entries under the Bank’s expense policy.

•    Support the consolidation and submission of expense forecasts and plan for all units reporting into the EVP for Global Operations, partnering with Corporate Functions Finance to ensure the appropriate guidance has been cascaded and reflected in submitted expenses.

•    Ensure the timely completion of Global Operations’ expense and allocations reasonability checks and report preparation.

•    Perform analysis of variances between planned/forecast and actual expenses for Global Operations’ multiple Business Units and provide value added commentaries

•    Contribute to the tracking and reporting of financial benefits for strategic initiatives across Global Operations.

•    Support the Business Line Allocation process by updating the current models and developing the necessary reports requested by Management.

•    Support efforts of building financial models, automate reporting processes and develop process controls

•    Work closely with Global Finance Technology team to address all financial systems related requests, including access issues and testing of new functionalities.

•    Participate in other projects as assigned

Knowledge & Experience

•    3+ years of experience working in a Financial Institution or related background
•    Post-secondary degree in Finance or Accounting.  
•    A good understanding of financial and management reporting principles; 
•    Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
•    Ability to multi-task, change priorities, and work accurately within tight deadlines
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
•    Proficient knowledge of MS Excel 
•    Knowledge of EGL, OBI, Hyperion and Smart View is an asset
•    Fluency in Spanish an asset

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.