Location(s): Greater Vancouver Area, Greater Toronto Area
Job Type: Full Time Temporary
myWork Program: Hybrid
Starting Salary Range: $108,900.00 - $130,000
Background Screening Requirement:

Enhanced Criminal Record Check

Credit Check

Identity Verification

Employment Verification

References

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager, Operations Analysis - AEF (Auto and Equipment Finance) participates in and leads a team of analysts in gathering business unit financial and performance data to generate value-added reporting and analysis to make informed strategic business decisions on the business unit's performance. The Senior Manager interacts and partners with all in-unit business stakeholders, utilizing the team's findings to better understand and educate business partners on strengths and opportunities with an objective of increasing overall organizational capability and improved performance within Coast Capital. Objectives are achieved through extensive collaboration and innovation within a team of analysts, business unit leaders and operations staff. A thorough understanding of the economy, industry and implications on AEF business drivers are imperative to provide relevant intelligence. This role serves as the Finance subject matter expert (SME) for the AEF leadership team.

Accountabilities

Prepare interpretation and analysis of business results, financial modeling and forecasting for business partners.

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with business partners to ensure understanding of the business and business drivers. Provide analysis that is relevant and actionable.

Liaise with business partners, providing advisory services for annual budget planning and business case preparation.

Analyze weekly and periodic reports to ensure that they meet clients' needs.

Maintain and enhance driver-based planning to assist management team in decision making. Foster an active and ongoing dialog with the strategic business unit leaders to identify and reinforce the business drivers.

Develop and maintain index of economic and pre-warning indicators. Link indicators to business drivers to assist in planning & forecast modeling.

Lead the team to be the middle-office of AEF, responsible for proactively developing the required performance reporting across AEF business units.

Manage a team of business analysts to deliver critical insights and improvement ideas to AEF and its key business units.

Proactively lead AEF annual operating plan discussions and monthly forecast discussions with strategic business unit leaders to assess and forecast short-to-medium term business financial plans.

Provide leadership and create positive working relationships to develop an effective Help environment.

Effectively manages staff, developing talent and succession planning within AEF operation analysis team.

Key contributor to AEF senior management team. Required to develop ideas and participate in discussion on tactics and strategies for achieving AEF's 3-5 year strategy.

Challenges the business orthodoxy by using objective analysis and measures to arrive at business recommendations to improve the performance of AEF.

Accountable for developing own and others' performance through building a personal brand of accessibility, listening and positively influencing others to achieve results.

Ongoing professional development, keeping up to date on industry, market, systems and competitive trends.

Collaborate with key departments (i.e. EA, Treasury, Finance) to enhance financial planning and business case analysis.

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or a diploma requiring 3 - 4 years of full-time study.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Quantitative Methods or a similar discipline. CPA, CFA, or Masters in Business/Economics, Statistics are considered assets.

Minimum 7 - 9 Years of Job Related Experience

Experience in financial, operational and business performance, reporting to senior executive. Experience in managing a team would be an asset.

Ability to use Microsoft Suite of Products at a working level

Ability to leverage technology solutionsWorking knowledge of general accounting principles.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with working knowledge of pivot tables, lookup formulas, multiple conditional formulas, developing forecast models etc...

Ability to effectively motivate and supervise employees and meeting objectives through coaching, training and providing intellectual support.

Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize with strong organizational skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, for effective and professional internal and external communication.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Coast Capital

Don't meet every single requirement? At Coast Capital, we believe everyone has potential. We are committed to building better, brighter, more inclusive futures for everyone - including our employees. We see the potential in our employees to achieve amazing things and want to invest in your future. If you're excited about this career opportunity and your experience may not perfectly align with every qualification in this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Coast Capital.

At Coast Capital, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and women. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise benefit of our employees, our members, and our community.

Coast Capital is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience. If you are a candidate with a disability and require accommodation(s) during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at accessibility@coastcapitalsavings.com or 778-391-5836. This contact is intended solely for inquiries or feedback related to accessibility barriers, accommodation requests or alternate format requests. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met. You will only receive a response to inquiries related to these topics.


Why join Coast Capital Savings?

Purpose is our North Star. We look at everything through our purpose. It informs the advice we provide our members, the experiences and products we create, and the programs we build to support our employees and communities.

Committed to inclusion and engagement. We have an ongoing focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion and routinely track how we're doing, and what we need to do to keep improving. We foster a culture where everyone can feel safe to be who they really are and thrive.

A career that grows with you. We believe in developing our people and promoting from within. Many employees have spent decades, and sometimes their entire careers, with Coast Capital and have progressed from the frontlines to senior leadership.

Work where you're most effective. In 2020 the world changed, and that includes how we work. In response to COVID-19 we launched myWork, which gives employees flexibility in where they work based on the nature of their role.

Benefits that flex to the needs of you and your family. We offer comprehensive, customizable benefits for you and your family, so you can choose what fits best for you and your lifestyle.

Retirement options. We also take care of our employees once they retire. That's why we offer the choice of a defined contribution or defined benefit pension plan or RSP's.

Mortgage and auto financing benefits. Employees save thousands on their mortgages and auto loans with best-in-category benefits.

Real Recognition. We recognize excellence throughout the year, through an online community that lets employees give kudos and thanks throughout the year. We're human, which means we like to have fun with events, celebrations, and recognition throughout the year.

An award winning culture. We're a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies and are regularly recognized by Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and the BC Top Employers Awards.

We reinvest 10% back into the community. When we do well, our communities do well. That's why since 2000 we've invested over $90 million into our member's communities.

Double your impact. Through our employee volunteer program, Coast Capital donates $10 for every hour you volunteer to a Canadian charity or non-profit of your choice.

D&I at Coast At Coast Capital, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We're not all the same and we like it that way. We don't just accept differences - we celebrate, support, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our members, and our community. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.