Manager, Expense Management

Refugee Hiring • Toronto • 1w ago

This position is exclusively for the 2025 Toronto Refugee Hiring Event. To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria:

Arrived in Canada as a refugee (government or private sponsorship), applied for asylum after arriving in Canada (refugee claimant/asylum seeker), or were forcibly displaced. This includes individuals from countries such as Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iran, and others.
Currently reside in the Greater Toronto Area or near the Greater Toronto Area.
You can attend the event in person in Toronto on October 17th.
Eligible to work in Canada (you must have Permanent Residency, Citizenship, or a valid work permit).
18 years of age or older.

Please read the job description carefully and only apply if you meet the eligibility criteria for the position.

Tangerine (Subsidiary of Scotiabank) is Canada’s leading direct bank. We offer flexible and accessible banking options, innovative products, and award-winning Client service. The reason why Tangerine employees come to work each day is to help Canadians live better lives. We focus on making a difference in our communities, and that includes our own internal community. It’s important to us that our employees feel empowered and enthusiastic about belonging to our Orange culture.

Are you ready to make the change and become part of an established disruptor with the backing of a highly engaged team? If so come join us and help redefine the Canadian banking landscape!

The Manager, Expense Management plays a key role in the FP&A team, responsible for the accuracy and reliability of budget, forecasts and all management accounting reporting on total bank operating expenses, FTEs and project-related spend (capital expenditure and non-capex spend). The Manager plays a key role in supporting the planning and forecasting processes at Tangerine and has the responsibility for accurate expense reporting. The Manager will also spearhead automation and transformation within the expense management team. The Manager will report directly to the Senior Manager, Expense Management

Management Reporting

Support the Senior Manager, Expense Management in the consolidation of total bank expenses, analyze variances and work closely with business to understand material variances
Prepare monthly operating results and perform variance analysis
Perform reasonableness tests, conduct in-depth analysis and work closely with business to understand expense variances and impact to plan/ forecast
Provide clear commentaries on variances and highlight any risks/opportunities
Play a key supporting role to Canadian Banking Finance for timely consolidation of Business Line financial results. Provide clear variance commentaries against Plan and Forecast
Develop/maintain and provide a product view of the Bank’s expenses to report the profitability of the bank’s products
Perform reconciliation of reports to ensure accurate and complete management reporting
Respond in a timely manner on requests and queries from Canadian Banking Finance

Budgeting and Forecasting

Support the delivery of annual plan and monthly forecast
Co-ordinate and communicate timelines for inputs from teams. Ensure timely collection of data and perform reviews to ensure completeness and accuracy of total bank’s expenses
Collaborate closely with teams to understand expense drivers and provide commentaries on Plan and forecast. Challenge teams when required
Support end-to-end plan and forecast process including producing reports required by Canadian Banking Finance and Tangerine
Reviews direct and support allocations and work with Canadian Banking Finance to understand drivers
Collaborate within FP&A teams (IT Finance, Projects, P&L consolidation), Product Finance and Financial Accounting & Operations to ensure accurate financial close and timely reporting
Identify any risks and/ or opportunities and recommend actions for business partners
Liaise between Tangerine Finance and Canadian Banking Finance regarding issues related to budgeting and cost allocation
Play an integral role in FP&A transformation activities and support ad-hoc projects

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have

Accounting designation with over 5 years of experience in progressive FP&A/ finance roles
University degree in business, finance or equivalent
Must have: Advanced excel skills, Power Point/ Think cell
Nice to have: Working knowledge of Python, Power BI, Anaplan, Alteryx is an asset
Good understanding of financial planning processes (required)
Cost allocation methodology within retail business environment through previous working experience in financial institution is an asset (but not required)
Strong communication skills (listening, documentation and presentation skills); ability to work effectively in a team environment with peers and superiors across organization lines
Results-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities and work under extremely tight deadlines to deliver a high-quality output
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
Strong collaborator with business groups at all levels of the organization
A superior understanding of elements of effective control over integrity and completeness of financial reporting; attention to details.

What's in it for you?

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive team of Client-focused go-getters looking to learn from each other in an environment that celebrates and recognizes success!
You will have access to thousands of online and in person courses so you can shape your career growth with the support from diverse industry leaders.
You will get our help to save for your future and to invest in your total wellbeing through our Tangerine benefits*.
You belong here, we are equal and un-complicated. Bring your true self to work, dress codes don’t apply here.
You will enjoy workspace flexibility and all the excitement that comes from working at the official Bank of the Toronto Raptors.

\n $0 - $0 an hour Tangerine employees participate in Scotiabank’s pension & benefits programs (available to permanent employees) \n

At Tangerine we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the team, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

The Toronto Refugee Hiring Event Team will review applications and select the most qualified candidates for the positions. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee an interview.