The Senior Analyst Performance Management will support business planning and performance management activities through financial models, forecasts, business and financial analysis, industry research and special projects. Reporting to the Senior Manager this position will have experience working in a multi business unit organization to support the required reporting, analysis and communication. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, intellectually curious, analytical, and possesses an entrepreneurial mindset. Detail oriented and enjoy being hands-on. Have proven analytical skills and always understand the “bigger picture”. Demonstrated effectiveness in building processes, establishing standards and to drive our strategic objectives. Responsibilities: Support the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) activities by coordinating across the business and finance teams with multiple business units through the Annual Operating Plan, Quarterly Forecasts, and Business Outlooks (3-5 Year Plans). Assist the preparation and completion of monthly and quarterly business review materials, forecast materials and AOP discussion materials for Executive Leadership, Ownership Group and the Board. Support managing the bank’s efficiency ratio performance. Assist in the functional department reviews with business leaders on Operating Expenses. Support in the Performance and Efficiency Forum with the aim to ensure profitable growth for the bank. Support a strong data-driven environment, providing fact-based strategic insight to business partners to identify risks and recommendations to improve future business performance. We are one of the fastest growing banks in Canada. We are looking for a dynamic individual that thrives on critical thinking, working across functions to sort out ambiguity, and succeeds in fast-paced environments. Business Growth - Support the development of business cases and investment analyses, initiative tracking, and post implementation reviews. Finance Transformation - Play a key role in enabling the capabilities of a newly launched cloud-based implementation of Workday ERP and optimization of financial planning tools. Data Driven Organization - Be an advocate to adoption use of data to simplify decision making and presentation of complex information. Lead the development of management dashboards, business models and data platforms. Requirements: Finance / Accounting designation (CPA/CMA, MBA, CFA) 3+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting 2+ years Financial Services industry experience Strong financial modelling capabilities with experience creating robust financial plans, forecasts, and projections Previous experience coordinating rigorous forecasting and planning cycles and corresponding outputs Relevant FI experience including management and OSFI regulatory reporting, understanding of capital requirements Previous experience with Banking (Credit Cards, Personal Lending, Auto, and Mortgages would be an asset) Relevant Skills: Strong business and process acumen, with ability to analyze strategic requirements, create innovative solutions, and develop action plans Experience in developing financial models and dashboards within industry BI Tools (PowerBI, Tableau) would be an asset Excellent presentation, facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills Highly collaborative, hands-on approach Solution-oriented, strategic business partner This role is now vacant WE ARE PROUD TO BE: Montreal's Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Learn more: https://www.fairstone.ca/en/about/canadian-lender Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairstone/mycompany/ If you have a preferred language for communication, please kindly inform us whether you prefer French or English on your application. Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence. Time Type: Full time Job Type: Permanent RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF MONTREAL'S TOP EMPLOYERS (2025) Fairstone Bank of Canada and its subsidiaries, including Fairstone Financial Inc. and Home Trust Company, deliver innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their financial goals. Collectively, we offer residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, retail and automobile financing, credit cards and digital lending, in addition to unsecured and secured personal loans online and at more than 255 branches coast to coast. With a long-established history, we are proud to be Canada's leading alternative lending bank. More at FairstoneBank.ca
