Senior Analyst Finance

Responsibilities

• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Builds effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Provides and documents financial period analysis for financial information packages e.g. monthly run‑rate forecast, quarterly forecast to actuals, etc.
• Ensures financial results are well understood and their impact on business results.
• Develops knowledge related to business/group strategy, plans and financial activities.
• Gathers and formats data into regular and ad‑hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Coordinates and executes specific activities for the implementation of strategic initiatives; includes tracking metrics and milestones.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on business objectives.
• Employs systems such as customized exception reports, tracking reports, etc. to manage information.
• Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Executes routine tasks such as service requests, transactions, queries, etc. within relevant service level agreements.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise‑wide focus.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk‑informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

• Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and post‑secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completed or near completion of an accounting designation.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills – in‑depth.
• Collaboration and team skills – in‑depth.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills – in‑depth.
• Influence skills – in‑depth.
• Data‑driven decision making – in‑depth.

Salary $61,600.00 – $

Pay Type Salaried

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package may include performance‑based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other perks and rewards. Health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans are also provided. For more details, visit