Manager, Finance - Calgary, Canada - BMO Financial Group

BMO Financial Group

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

401 9th Avenue SW Calgary Alberta,T2P 3C5

Join the finance team supporting BMO Radicle - the largest creator of Alberta Emission Carbon Credits and leverage your technical accounting and problem-solving skills to work through a spectrum of transactions including carbon credit development, software fees, trading, and advisory services and ensure they are represented accurately.

Reporting to the Lead Financial Officer, in addition to developing a trusted partnership and providing financial guidance to your business, you will have the opportunity to use your change management skills and get involved in the design of new internal processes.

Supports the management of the business/group, providing advice and service on financial management activities in alignment with Group/enterprise goals and governance standards.

Acts as a financial centre of competence and strategic partner for the business/group supporting short, medium and long term objectives; provides decision support, including information, expertise, advice and recommendations on opportunities and exposures.

Monitors performance against financial plans, forecasts, initiatives and objectives, escalating issues as required.

Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group; assesses the financial performance and condition of the business.
Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives; ensures solutions are aligned with business and enterprise goals.
Recommends and implements financial management solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
Works with the business to align key performance indicators with financial forecasts/plans and initiatives.
Assists in the development of strategic plans; assessment of opportunities; determines the financial impact of initiatives/strategic decisions.
Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decisionmaking.
Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide Financialrelated insights and recommendations.
Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
Acts as liaison between stakeholders in order to align agendas and ensure a clear understanding of the business context.
Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Monitors and tracks financial performance, and addresses any issues.
Manages the coordination & analysis of financial and operational highlights of the business; works with others service teams to deliver reporting, planning and forecasting requirements.
Coordinates financial governance, compliance and attestation reporting as necessary.
Reviews financial information for reasonableness and highlights/escalates areas of interest or concern.
Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprisewide focus.
Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
Works independently and regularly handles nonroutine situations.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed

Qualifications:

Typically between 7 years of relevant experience and postsecondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Accounting designation preferred.
Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
Verbal & written communication skills
Indepth.
Collaboration & team skills
Indepth.
Analytical and problem solving skills
Indepth.

Influence skills

Indepth.
Data driven decision making
Indepth.

We're here to help
At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact.

We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers.

We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs.

From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.