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Support the delivery of forecasts and profit plans, including: Post quarterly forecasts, Pre quarter forecasts, 5 Year Base Case plan, Stress Testing, 3 Year Strategic Plan and Annual Profit plan as it relates to support groups and their associated allocation expenses
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Ensure the timely collection of data from the support groups.
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Complete analytic reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of deliverables and understand relevant performance of the business
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Co-ordinate and communicate deliverables among the support groups
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Work with the support groups to provide comprehensive commentary on submitted expense forecasts and plans
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Support the end to end planning and forecasting process, including template and consolidation model updates
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Respond to queries from senior management and Canadian Banking on the business line plan and forecast submissions
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Analyze CB expense results and forecasts in an effort to understand variances and the impact to forecast and/or plan
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Participate in the resolution of issues resulting from analysis
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Added value analysis to provide senior management business insights into expense results
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On behalf of CB Finance ensure COFA changes are captured properly
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Develop added value for CB Finance through the continous streamlining of forecasting processes to improve productivity
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Post-secondary degree in Finance or Accounting with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
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A professional accounting designation or MBA is preferred.
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Advanced user proficiency with computer applications, Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Hyperion, and any other productivity tools.
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A solid understanding of financial and management reporting principles; ability to sustain a broad-based knowledge of the Bank's and Canadian Banking's strategy, operations and procedures.
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Strong communication skills (listening, documentation and presentation skills); ability to work effectively in a team environment with peers and superiors across organization lines
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Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
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Demonstrated leadership skills and stewardship capabilities in a complex and changing environment.
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A superior understanding of elements of effective control over integrity and completeness of financial reporting; attention to details.
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Ability to multi-task and deliver high-quality results under very tight deadlines; continuously assess priorities and business requirements, and balance between regular deliverables and priority Executive requests.
