Title:  Senior Manager, Expense Policy Management

Requisition ID: 261713 

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

As part of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Manager, Expense Policy Management, Global Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), will own the end-to-end management of enterprise-wide expense policies, as well as ad hoc expense-focused initiatives. They will play a critical role in the Global Finance organization by supporting expense management through detailed financial analysis and proactive management of the bank’s expense policies. The senior manager will also be responsible for detailed expense reviews, providing insightful and timely expense-related analysis for executive management.

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

• Primary point of contact for Expense Policies, including regular update and interaction with the Expense Policy Committee. Managing Expense Policies mailbox and maintaining timely response to inquiries
• Support executive management and the broader Global FP&A team with expense-related ad-hoc analysis, which require data analytics, financial trending and modeling
• Develop presentation materials for the Expense Policy Committee and executive management around expense trends, policy violations and related spend, and other ad hoc expense-related initiatives
• Participate in month-end, quarter-end and year-end activities or annual profit plan where required, including preparation of internal materials for executive management
• Support technology solutions to assist in the ongoing management of the bank’s Expense Policies, trend analysis and greater expense transparency
• Build strong relationships and interact with key stakeholders across the bank
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

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

• Superior communications skills to convey key messages, both verbal and written with a proven track record of building presentation material for a senior executive audience
• Strong inter-personal skills in dealing with all levels of management. 
• Strong analytical skills to identify and evaluate trends and other financial information, and to make recommendations to executive management
• Superior Excel spreadsheet skills to update, enhance and develop new models; and superior PowerPoint skills to convey key messages and charts in report presentations to senior management
• Strong attention to detail in updating and developing financial models, system enhancements and to ensure a consistent quality of reporting to Executive Management
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau and citizen-led automation initiatives (e.g. Alteryx) considered an asset
• Post secondary degree in Finance and Accounting with 5+ years banking experience
• Accounting or post graduate designation (e.g. CPA, MBA or CFA) preferred
• Strong understanding of financial planning and forecasting best practices; broad based understanding of the Bank’s business lines, products, and financial processes 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.