Finance Senior Manager,Global Asset Management Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Finance & Banking

Position: Finance Senior Manager, Global Asset Management (6 Month Contract)

Is this role right for you?

In this role, you will:

1. Financial Reporting, Forecasting & Annual Profit Planning

Support the annual profit plan and quarterly forecasting processes across business units.

Collaborate with department heads to develop driver-based forecasts and budgets.

Ensure timely and accurate data collection and analysis for financial planning.

Recommend financial models and strategic benchmarks to improve forecasting accuracy.

Coordinate departmental expense budgets and prepare profit plan presentations for senior leadership.

Present and communicate financial results to business heads.

Maintain and enhance systems to support efficient reporting processes.

2. Expense Management & Governance

Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting and variance analysis.

Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial results.

Investigate and explain significant transactions and variances.

Deep dive into allocated expenses from business lines, corporate functions and other cost centers – determining trend and drivers

Breakdown Asset Management expenses by business line and executive owners

3. Support Enterprise Wide Stress Testing (EWST)

Lead EWST process for Asset Management and collaborate with the Global Wealth Central and Global Risk Management (GRM) teams

Act as a subject matter expert on the EWST model and update based on Stress Testing scenario and key market rates provided by Scotia Economics

Perform data integrity checks to compare the model outputs vs PPNR output from GRM team and recommend any overrides

Manage ad-hoc requests related to data, reporting, and modeling.

4. Strategic Projects & Business Insights

Provide financial insight and modeling for strategic initiatives, new products, and compensation programs.

Design and maintain profitability models and management reports to support decision-making.

Prepare periodic analysis of financial trends and business performance metrics.

Craft and present recommendations to senior management based on financial analytics.

5. Ad-Hoc Support

Respond to finance-related inquiries and support requests from internal stakeholders.

Assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis for senior management.

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

CPA designation or equivalent financial certification preferred.

7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, reporting, and analysis.

Strong understanding of compensation governance and financial modeling.

Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex projects.

Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Experience in Asset Management or Wealth Management is an asset.

Strong knowledge of financial accounting and generally accepted accounting principles

Advanced knowledge of Access database query tools

Advance knowledge of business related computer software specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and Power BI

Accounting related experience and advanced analytical skills

Strong knowledge of the securities and financial services industry (ie investment funds industry)

Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence.

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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