Senior Manager – Finance Performance Management - 184354

Our client, a leading tier-1 financial institution, is seeking a dynamic, analytical, and highly consultative Senior Manager – Finance Performance Management (contracted externally as a Financial Analyst - Advanced) to join their Operations and Strategic Finance team within the CFO Group.
In this role, you will move beyond traditional number-crunching to act as a true strategic business partner. You will coordinate closely with finance teams to analyze complex business needs, consult clients on assets or investments, and recommend high-impact solutions that meet stakeholder objectives. Operating within a highly collaborative and friendly 7-member team, you will report directly to the Senior Director, playing a pivotal role in translating data into actionable operational insights. This position is based out of downtown Toronto with a flexible hybrid work model.


Advantages
•Foot in the Door: Gain valuable experience with a prestigious global banking organization.
•Strong Conversion Potential: While initially a 3-month contract, there is a strong likelihood of extension (up to 6 months or more) or conversion to a full-time permanent role.
•Collaborative Culture: Join a hard-working, supportive, and friendly team environment that values continuous improvement.
•Structured Onboarding: Benefit from comprehensive, flexible, on-the-job training to set you up for success.
•Work-Life Balance: Standard 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday to Friday working hours with flexibility accommodated for pre-scheduled vacations.


Responsibilities
•Financial Forecasting & Analysis: Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditions. Develop integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, and performance reconciliations of internal accounts.
•Performance Management & Reporting: Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to ensure accuracy. Utilize metrics, KPIs, and cost/value drivers to monitor and optimize performance.
•Business Partnering & Consultation: Collaborate directly with department heads to share updates and align on timelines. Provide guidance and consult stakeholders on assets, investments, and budget management.
•Investment & Trend Interpretation: Interpret macro data affecting investment programs—such as price, yield, stability, and future trends in investment risks—to guide executive decision-making.
•Executive Data Storytelling: Prepare and present robust oral and written reports, economic trend updates, and monthly slide decks to executives and senior leaders.


Qualifications
Required Criteria:
•Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a related financial discipline, or equivalent experience, alongside 5 to 9 years of progressive financial and/or accounting analysis experience.
•Professional Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to present reports on general economic trends to all enterprise levels.
•Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite (spreadsheet modeling, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with specialized financial software (e.g., EPM/IBM Cognos, PeopleSoft). Basic user proficiency in MS Project is required.
•Compliance & Accounting Principles: Deep knowledge of economic and accounting principles, financial markets, and regulatory company policies.
•Soft Skills & Attributes: Attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently. Highly comfortable dealing with incomplete information, uncertainty, and continuous change.

Nice-to-Have:
•Designations: CPA (CA/CMA/CGA), MBA, CFA, or equivalent.
•Industry Expertise: Prior financial analysis experience specifically within the financial services/banking industry, including knowledge of retail/business banking operations.
•Specialized Systems: Direct familiarity with financial systems, internal cost allocations, management chargeouts, or staff cost calculations (pensions & benefits).


Summary
Position: Senior Manager – Finance Performance Management
Contract Duration: 3 months (Strong likelihood of extension or full-time conversion)
Work Environment: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days per week in-office)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior-level financial professional who excels at the intersection of complex data modeling, market interpretation, and executive stakeholder consultation. If you are a proactive problem-solver ready to make an impact within a top-tier finance team, apply today!


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