Manager, Finance Operations

12/18/2025

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Business Management

This role will support the effective financial management of teams across our Canadian Personal & Business Banking (Canadian P&BB) business, through providing advice and service on financial management activities in alignment with group goals and governance standards.  The role will be part of the Canadian P&BB Business Management team, and act as a financial centre of competence and strategic partner for the group supporting short, medium and long term objectives via  decision support, including information, expertise, advice and recommendations on opportunities and exposures. Monitors performance against financial plans, forecasts, initiatives and objectives, escalating issues as required.

• Breaks down strategic problems and provides input into business decisions through insights and recommendations as a trusted advisor, by building an in-depth understanding of the business through assessing financial data and performance of the business.
• Works closely with and build effective relationships with senior leaders and other internal or external stakeholders.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.
• Supports the process to coordinate & analyze the financial and operational highlights of the business for reporting, planning and forecasting requirements.
• Supports change management programs of varying scope and type, including planning, execution, evaluation and sustainment of framework and initiatives.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives; ensures solutions are aligned with business and enterprise goals.
• Recommends and implements financial management solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Works with the business to align key performance indicators with financial forecasts/plans and initiatives
• Assists in the development of strategies and plans to ensure readiness to meet changing business needs to support future growth
• Supports the determination of priorities, current and planned initiatives in partnership with the business and supports requirements related to strategic management for the business
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Acts as liaison between stakeholders in order to align agendas and ensure a clear understanding of the business context.
• Monitors and tracks financial performance, and highlights / escalates areas of interest or concerns and addresses any issues
• Manages the coordination & analysis of financial and operational highlights of the business; works with others service teams to deliver reporting, planning and forecasting requirements.
• Co-ordinates financial governance, compliance and attestation reporting as necessary.
• Reviews financial information for reasonableness and highlights/escalates areas of interest or concern.
• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically between 5 – 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Business or Finance
• Accounting designation preferred.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration and team skills – In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, Excel & PowerPoint

$69,000.00 - $129,000.00

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.