Analyst, Financial Governance & Reporting - BMO, Toronto

About this opportunity

As part of BMO’s Canadian Personal & Business Banking group, the Business Management team within Strategic Vendor Management is seeking a Financial Governance & Reporting Analyst for a 1-year contract opportunity. This role provides essential financial and business analysis support, focusing on effective supplier management by monitoring and reporting on the financial performance and condition of the business/function. You will work across BMO to ensure information is reported completely and accurately, contributing to sound business outcomes and supporting the overall group.

Responsibilities

• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules, while escalating judgment-based decisions, risks, missing evidence, approval delays, or complex issues as appropriate.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions.
• Ensures financial results are well understood and how they impact to business results.
• Coordinates and executes specific activities for the implementation of strategic initiatives; includes tracking metrics and milestones.
• Uses Power Query and other data tools to gather, transform, combine, validate, and format data from multiple sources, supporting recurring and ad hoc reporting, dashboards, and analytical insights.
• Uses data visualization and DAX to analyze and present information, with particular emphasis on time-based analysis.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

What you'll bring

This role requires a strong analytical mindset and proficiency with data tools. You will be expected to leverage tools like Power Query for data gathering, transformation, and validation from various sources. Expertise in data visualization and DAX is essential for analyzing and presenting information, particularly for time-based analysis. The ability to work independently on complex tasks and effectively manage stakeholder relationships is also key to providing effective support within the BMO financial group.

About the employer

At BMO, we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. This 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. BMO strives 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. 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.