Senior Manager, Finance Operations, BMO Digital and Canadian Product

Application Deadline:

08/15/2024

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Job Family Group:

Finance & Accounting

The BMO Digital and Canadian Product team strives to create meaningful and innovation digital and product experiences that connect us with our customers and to help them make real financial progress, powered by our winning culture and driven by our Purpose.  We are an innovative team and are proud of our work as we continue to be recognized both within the industry and with our customers 

This role will support the management of the group, providing advice and service on financial management activities in alignment with group goals and governance standards. Acts as a financial centre of competence and strategic partner for the group supporting short, medium and long term objectives via  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.

• Breaks down strategic problems and provides input into business decisions through insights and recommendations as a trusted advisor, by building an in-depth understanding of the Digital and Product group through assessing financial data and performance of the business.
• Works closely with and build effective relationships with senior leaders and other internal or external stakeholders
• Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
• Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.
• Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.
• Oversees the process to coordinate & analyze the financial and operational highlights of the business for reporting, planning and forecasting requirements.
• Builds and leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• 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, including profit and loss analyses
• 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 decision-making.
• Acts as liaison between stakeholders in order to align agendas and ensure a clear understanding of the business context.
• Monitors and tracks financial performance, and highlights / escalates areas of interest or concerns 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.
• Co-ordinates 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.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Accounting designation preferred.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Strategic thinking skills – In-depth / Expert.
• Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.
• Able to manage ambiguity.

Salary:

$92,400.00 - $171,600.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

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