Senior Financial Analyst (Scotia Global Asset Management)

About this role

Requisition ID: 268253


Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting Scotia Global Asset Management (SGAM) within Global Wealth Management. The role is responsible for financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and analysis, providing valuable insights to business leaders and key stakeholders.

Working closely with business partners across the organization, the Senior Financial Analyst supports decision-making through reporting and performance analysis while identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and influence to support the adoption of budgeting and forecasting processes and contribute to continuous improvement within Asset Management Finance.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Support the Global Asset Management Finance team in the preparation and analysis of monthly and quarterly financial results, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify key drivers of financial performance and explain significant trends and transactions.
• Participate in quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and multi-year planning activities for Asset Management.
• Partner with business leaders to enhance forecasting processes, including those related to AUM-driven revenue and expenses.
• Prepare accurate budgets for business units and support functions while coordinating the collection of financial and operational data from stakeholders.
• Perform analytical reviews of forecasts to ensure completeness, reasonableness, and alignment with business performance.
• Prepare closing journal entries, support the trial balance process, and assist with monthly business line allocations.
• Deliver actionable financial insights and trend analysis to support manageme...