Manager CXT Finance at ATB Financial

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About

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Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.

Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.

Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.

About The Role

Please note: This is a temporary 9 month term opportunity

The Finance Manager, CXT Projects, is a strategic partner responsible for delivering expert financial reporting and analysis in support of the Client Experience & Technology (CXT) group. This role is critical in completing budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis for CXT’s capital projects and investments, including technology asset amortization expenses.

Overseeing more than $200 million in annual expenditures, the Specialist ensures accurate, timely, and consistent reporting, collaborating closely with management and business partners to address inquiries, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies related to project-related expenses.

CXT’s technology investment projects, with an annual spend of approximately $150 million, are pivotal to ATB’s execution of its long-term strategy. The Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the financial success of these initiatives.

With a primary focus on managing capital and project-related expenses, the CXT Finance area relies on this position to build strong relationships with project partners, ensuring alignment and financial rigor in all projects.

Accountabilities

• Financial Strategy & Insights: Act as the lead financial partner for CXT project initiatives and technology asset amortization, delivering data-driven reporting and analysis to guide strategic decisions.
• Reporting & Forecasting: Prepare comprehensive financial statements, budgets, and forecasts that align with business objectives and plans.
• Compliance & Governance: Maintain strict financial controls by ensuring full adherence to IFRS standards and enterprise policies.
• Business Partnership: Build strong relationships with CXT leadership and stakeholders, offering advisory services that align with the goals of CXT, Finance, and ATB.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline reporting and workflows.
• Team Capability Building: Develop training materials and resources to elevate the financial acumen of CXT project leaders and product owners.

Skills, Experience & Requirements

• Business Degree in Accounting, Finance, or another technical field.
• Accounting or financial designation is an asset.
• 7 years of financial services experience.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling in Google Sheets and/or Excel.
• Thorough working knowledge of IFRS standards and enterprise financial controls.
• Skilled in budget preparation and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving and critical thinking skills (ability to devise creative, workable solutions within established policies).
• A strong understanding of technology finance, including IT asset capitalization, amortization schedules, and software/SaaS accounting would be an asset.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency with technology (e.g. Tableau, SAP), cloud platforms, and large data sets (Google Big Query, Google Sheets, MS Excel).
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex financial metrics into actionable insights for non-financial partners.

Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?

A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.

We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

What happens next?

If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at [email protected]

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