Senior Manager, Process Optimization, Accelerate the Close (ATC) - Finance

Requisition ID: 275057 

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

Purpose

Reporting to the Director, Head of Business Solutions & Transformation, the Senior Manager, Process Optimization supports the ATC Team  with successful delivery of the Accelerate the Close (ATC) Program through process documentation, governance, & reporting. The role ensures Finance processes, controls, and governance frameworks are well documented, sustainable, and aligned with the Bank's risk management standards while providing transparency and accountability across the ATC portfolio.

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

• Lead the documentation and maintenance of business processes, operating procedures, controls, governance artifacts, operating models, and close playbooks.
• Establish and maintain documentation standards, repositories, and governance practices to ensure consistency, sustainability, and audit readiness.
• Identify process improvement, standardization, and automation opportunities across Finance processes.
• Support program planning, milestone tracking, dependency management, and stakeholder engagement across the ATC portfolio.
• Support budget tracking, resource planning, and benefits realization activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of executive presentations, governance materials, and communications that clearly articulate program objectives, progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and compliance with Scotiabank's values and risk management standards.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in Program Management, Business Process Management, Transformation Delivery, or a related field.
• Strong experience documenting business processes, controls, operating models, and governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting large-scale, cross-functional transformation initiatives in a complex and regulated environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Jira, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of accounting, financial close, financial reporting, controls, and finance transformation practices is an asset.
• Professional designations such as CPA, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, CBAP, or MBA are considered assets.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking company surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
• Internal development to support your growth and enhance your skills.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities - for you and our customers.
• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our  Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.