Assistant Manager, Global Asset Management Finance - Toronto, Canada - Scotiabank

Scotiabank

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 193692

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

The Senior, Financial Planning and Analysis plays a key role in supporting Asset Management within Global Wealth Management.

The role is responsible for financial reporting, planning, and analysis, providing financial insight to the business lines partners (internal and external views).

The role reports to the Manager, and works in close partnership with the business leaders, and other business partners on reporting, analysis, and continuously looking for opportunities for process optimization.

The role is required to demonstrate strong leadership skills to drive adoption of new financial planning (budgeting and forecasting) processes and procedures within Asset Management Finance

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

Reporting: Actively support Asset Management Finance team with the monthly & quarterly financial reporting & analysis. Such as (not limited to);
Prepare monthend and quarterend financial results
Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial results
Complete variance analysis to understand significant transactions, and drivers for variance
Planning and Forecasting: Actively participate in the quarterly forecasting process, annual profit planning and multiyear forecasting process for Asset Management. Such as (not limited to);

- meeting with department heads and further developing current processes related to forecasting of AUM driven items

Timely and accurate preparation of budgets relating to business units and support groups
Ownership of timely collection of financial and nonfinancial data from business lines
Complete analytical review to:
Ensure completeness and reasonability of forecast, provide viable solutions to issues raised b) Understand the relevant performance of the business to base forecast
Closing Journal Entries and Trial Balance Process
Assist in the preparation of monthly journal entries and supporting entries for business line allocations
Business Insights and Analytics: periodically prepare insightful analysis on financial information and trends to support management reporting
Other Responsibilities
Provides resolution to Finance request for information on financial and management reports, revenue and expense analysis and any other financerelated inquires. Also, assist in various adhoc reporting for Senior Management.
Assist with businessline compensation items

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

University degree specializing in Finance/Accounting.
A professional accounting designation (CPA, CGA or CMA), or MBA would be an asset
Minimum of 2 years work experience is required.
Strong technical skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc)
High level of accuracy and keen eye for detail
Good communication skills and a good team player
Strong knowledge of the securities and financial services industry (ie investment funds industry) an asset

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.