First Nations, Metis, Inuit Candidates- Financial Analyst - Calgary, Canada - CIBC

Description

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

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What you'll be doing

In these roles, you will be responsible for providing financial analysis, insights and reporting to key lines of business within CIBC. This includes ensuring the integrity of financial results, providing consolidated reporting, analyzing and interpreting data and identifying financial risks and opportunities.

The areas of CIBC that these roles can align to are as follows:

· Finance Operations

· Controllership

· Enterprise Strategy

· Capital Markets Finance

· Treasury

· Investor Relations

Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you'll succeed

• Financial analysis - Develop financial models and complete trend, performance and variance analysis, reviewing financial information to ensure risks are identified and underlying causes of variances are understood. Provide financial impacts of various scenarios and "what if" situations; develop specialized reporting and performs ad-hoc analysis as required.
• Accounting and controls – Utilize general accounting policies and practices and good business and analytical skills to assess and interpret business and stakeholder needs. In addition, employ financial control frameworks to support and ensure integrity of financial data.
• Data analytics – Support Finance transformation and analysis through the use of modern data mining techniques and data analytics tools (Excel, Alteryx, Tableau etc.)
• Relationship management - Facilitate communications between operating units and resolve difficult or complex departmental procedures or problems to ensure successful completion of goals. Develop and sustain strong stakeholder relationships internally/externally and act as a trusted advisor to the business.

You can demonstrate experience in financial analysis, reporting or accounting, ideally within a Financial Services or similar environment. It is an asset if you have strong data analysis and Excel skills. Exposure to capital markets products will be considered an asset as well. * You're a certified professional. Working towards a CPA or CFA designation will be considered an asset. * You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity. * You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way. * Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard. * You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge, and you know that there is no limit to what you can achieve. * You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and understand different perspectives. You listen and learn from the experiences of others. * Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.