Director, Finance

About the role

Provides subject matter expertise in the design, development, management and implementation of assigned projects from business case development through execution. Works across BMO to deliver specific project/program business results in alignment with overall group goals.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
• Ensures alignment between values and behavior that fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.
• Buils interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
• Arrts to attract, retain, and enable the career development of top talent.
• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders for making business decisions and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Develops an expert understanding of business/group challenges.
• Networks with industry contacts to gather competitive insights and best practices.
• Recommends measures to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Conducts analysis required to inform strategic recommendations and considers the “big picture” when assessing whether or not a course of action is advisable in terms of the group and enterprise goals.
• Collaborates with internal & external stakeholders to provide business context in the design, develop and implementation of programs & solutions.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Makes sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Typically 9+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seasoned expert with extensive industry knowledge.
• Technical leader viewed as a thought leader for innovation.
• Verbal & written communication skills - Expert.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - Expert.
• Influence skills - Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - Expert.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data driven decision making - Expert.

Qualifications

• Salary: $137,000.00 - $238,000.00
• Pay Type: Salaried

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident and life insurance
• Retail savings plans

Pay

$137,000.00 - $238,000.00

Schedule

N/A

Skills

• Subject Matter Expertise
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Change Management
• Business Analysis
• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Networking
• Decision Making
• Financial Analysis
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Customer Service
• Business Strategy
• Industry Knowledge
• Strategic Initiatives
• Analytics & Reporting
• Operational Programs
• Change Management Activities
• Business Context
• Competitive Insights
• Best Practices
• Strategic Recommendations
• Business Results
• Strategic Problems
• Data Insights
• Abstract Concepts
• Performance Monitoring
• Issue Addressing
• Change Management Plans
• Readiness Assessments
• Stakeholder Management
• Initiative Execution
• Initiative Evaluation
• Initiative Sustainment
• Enablers and Key Issues Identification
• Stakeholder Solutions
• Business Objectives
• Business Strategy
• Stakeholder Needs
• Business Decisions
• Strategic Initiatives
• Business Results
• Strategic Problems
• Data Insights
• Abstract Concepts
• Performance Monitoring
• Issue Addressing
• Change Management Plans
• Readiness Assessments
• Stakeholder Management
• Initiative Execution
• Initiative Evaluation
• Initiative Sustainment
• Enablers and Key Issues Identification
• Stakeholder Solutions
• Business Objectives
• Business Strategy
• Stakeholder Needs
• Business Decisions
• Strategic Initiatives
• Business Results
• Strategic Problems
• Data Insights
• Abstract Concepts
• Performance Monitoring
• Issue Addressing
• Change Management Plans
• Readiness Assessments
• Stakeholder Management
• Initiative Execution
• Initiative Evaluation
• Initiative Sustainment
• Enablers and Key Issues Identification
• Stakeholder Solutions
• Business Objectives
• Business Strategy
• Stakeholder Needs
• Business Decisions
• Strategic Initiatives
• Business Results
• Strategic Problems
• Data Insights
• Abstract Concepts
• Performance Monitoring
• Issue Addressing
• Change Management Plans
• Readiness Assessments
• Stakeholder Management
• Initiative Execution
• Initiative Evaluation
• Initiative Sustainment
• Enablers and Key Issues Identification
• Stakeholder Solutions
• Business Objectives
• Business Strategy
• Stakeholder Needs
• Business Decisions
• Strategic Initiatives
• Business Results
• Strategic Problems
• Data Insights
• Abstract Concepts
• Performance Monitoring
• Issue Addressing
• Change Management Plans
• Readiness Assessments
• Stakeholder Management
• Initiative Execution
• Initiative Evaluation
• Initiative Sustainment
• Enablers and Key Issues Identification
• Stakeholder Solutions
• Business Objectives
• Business Strategy
• Stakeholder Needs
• Business Decisions
• Strategic Initiatives
• Business Results
• Strategic Problems
• Data Insights
• Abstract Concepts
• Performance Monitoring
• Issue Addressing
• Change Management Plans
• Readiness Assessments
• Stakeholder Management
• Initiative Execution
• Initiative Evaluation
• Initiative Sustainment
• Enablers and Key Issues Identification
• Stakeholder Solutions
• Business Objectives
• Business Strategy
• Stakeholder Needs
• Business Decisions
• Strategic Initiatives
• Business Results
• Strategic Problems
• Data Insights
• Abstract Concepts
• Performance Monitoring
• Issue Addressing
• Change Management Plans
• Readiness Assessments
• Stakeholder Management
• Initiative Execution
• Initiative Evaluation
• Initiative Sustainment
• Enablers and Key Issues Identification
• Stakeholder Solutions
• Business Objectives
• Business Strategy
• Stakeholder Needs
• Business Decisions
• Strategic Initiatives
• Business Results
• Strategic Problems
• Data Insights
• Abstract Concepts
• Performance Monitoring
• Issue Addressing
• Change Management Plans
• Readiness Assessments
• Stakeholder Management
• Initiative Execution
• Initiative Evaluation
• Initiative Sustainment
• Enablers and Key Issues Identification
• Stakeholder Solutions
• Business Objectives
• Business Strategy
• Stakeholder Needs
• Business Decisions
• Strategic Initiatives
• Business Results
• Strategic Problems
• Data Insights
• Abstract Concepts
• Performance Monitoring
• Issue Addressing
• Change Management Plans
• Readiness Assessments
• Stakeholder Management
• Initiative Execution
• Initiative Evaluation
• Initiative Sustainment
• Enablers and Key Issues Identification
• Stakeholder Solutions
• Business Objectives
• Business Strategy
• Stakeholder Needs
• Business Decisions
• Strategic Initiatives
• Business Results
• Strategic Problems
• Data Insights
• Abstract Concepts
• Performance Monitoring
• Issue Addressing
• Change Management Plans
• Readiness Assessments
• Stakeholder Management
• Initiative Execution
• Initiative Evaluation
• Initiative Sustainment
• Enablers and Key Issues Identification
• Stakeholder Solutions
• Business Objectives
• Business Strategy
• Stakeholder Needs
• Business Decisions
• Strategic Initiatives
• Business Results
• Strategic Problems
• Data Insights
• Abstract Concepts
• Performance Monitoring
• Issue Addressing
• Change Management Plans
• Readiness Assessments
• Stakeholder Management
• Initiative Execution
• Initiative Evaluation
• Initiative Sustainment
• Enablers and Key Issues Identification
• Stakeholder Solutions