Senior Financial Analyst

Job title:

Senior Financial Analyst

Company

CIBC

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to Senior Director Finance, this position is responsible for end to end Project finance support for the Risk Management SBU, including month end close, management reporting and forecasting/planning. Working with business partners, project managers, and finance this individual will provide value-added
financial analysis, advice, and guidance to project managers and the Risk’s Project Management Office. This includes highlighting potential issues/problems and recommending solutions and providing analysis and reporting. This individual ensures that financial standards and CIBC policies are implemented and adhered to in terms of integrity, consistency, and accuracy.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-2 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you’ll succeed

Problem solving and analytical skills – You have the ability to acquire necessary information to provide value-added advisory services to internal business partners including analysis and reporting of Project results.

Technical skills – Knowledge of projects, PRF, PMLEs, CIBC’s capitalization policy, excellent Excel and Essbase skills including knowledge of CIBC financial systems and applications used (OnePlan, GLDM etc.). Good knowledge of financial/management accounting and reporting as well as forecasting and planning and related processes.

Communication skills – Good ability to prepare and present financial information effectively articulating issues/recommendations via your analysis and assessment of financial results. You will maintain a close working relationship with your business partners/Project Managers/Project Management Office in Risk Management and Finance.

Provide advice and service – Meet regularly with Project Managers and Project Management Office to review financial performance, present financial status, forecasts and analysis, perform month end activities including accruals, FTE recoveries, reconcile invoice/vendor payments, submit all journal entries, prepare PMLEs and flash reports for PM reviews on all business days till PRF close, set up and close projects, PONG forecasts, and other project related finance activities.

Who You Are

You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You’re confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.

You can demonstrate 2 – 5 years’ experience in accounting, financial management, forecasting and analysis. You have experience providing financial business support, forecasting and championing continuous improvement attitude.

You are a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or equivalent.

You have a degree in Finance or a related field of study.

Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact

You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 26th Floor

Employment Type Regular

Weekly Hours 37.5

Skills Analytical Thinking, Business, Business Support, Finance, Financial Assistance, Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Policy Procedures, Process Implementations

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 04:48:21 GMT

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