Director, Financial Performance & Efficiency

Requisition ID: 279233

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

 Scotiabank's Global Technology Enterprise Platforms (GTEP) provides secure, resilient and efficient technology infrastructure that enable the Bank's business strategy and customer experience. The Strategic Portfolio Office (SPO) supports GTEP leadership through integrated strategy, financial management, performance transparency, portfolio governance and enterprise-wide transformation.

The Director, Financial Performance & Efficiency is responsible for leading the financial performance management and efficiency agenda across GTEP. The role provides an integrated view of financial results, outlook, productivity and value delivery, enabling leaders to make timely, fact-based decisions and deliver against financial commitments.

The role is accountable for strengthening planning, forecasting, performance reporting and cost governance; identifying and advancing sustainable efficiency opportunities; and translating financial and operational information into clear executive insights. This includes partnering across GTEP, Finance, Procurement and other stakeholders to improve transparency, accountability and execution.

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

• Financial Planning & Performance Management
  • Lead integrated financial planning, forecasting and performance management across GTEP, aligning financial commitments with strategic priorities and delivery plans.
  • Establish a clear and consistent view of actuals, outlook, variances, risks and opportunities, with defined ownership and actions to close performance gaps.
  • Develop executive-level reporting and insights that connect financial results with operational drivers, investment choices and business outcomes.
  • Strengthen financial governance, management routines and decision support to improve predictability, transparency and accountability.

• Efficiency & Value Optimization
  • Define and advance the GTEP efficiency agenda, including sustainable cost reduction, demand management, productivity improvement and reinvestment opportunities.
  • Identify, assess and prioritize efficiency opportunities using financial, operational and benchmark information; establish baselines, targets, benefits and delivery plans.
  • Track realized and forecast benefits, challenge delivery gaps and ensure efficiency commitments are supported by credible actions and evidence.
  • Promote disciplined cost management and value-based decision making across the organization without compromising resilience, risk management or service outcomes.

• Governance, Reporting & Insights
  • Own the financial performance and efficiency reporting framework, including measures, definitions, data quality standards, controls and executive reporting cadence.
  • Provide concise, forward-looking insights and recommendations to GTEP leaders, highlighting material trends, trade-offs, decisions and required interventions.
  • Improve the consistency and usability of management information by simplifying reporting, reducing manual effort and enabling greater automation where appropriate.
  • Support leadership forums, planning cycles and portfolio reviews with decision-ready analysis and clear accountability for follow-through.

• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Build trusted partnerships with GTEP leaders, Finance, Procurement, workforce teams, portfolio owners and other enterprise stakeholders.
  • Influence senior stakeholders to align financial choices, operational priorities and efficiency actions with GTEP and Bank objectives.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, constructive challenge, collaboration, continuous improvement and measurable value delivery.
  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team with strong capabilities in financial management, analytics, business advisory and executive communication.

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

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline; a professional accounting or finance designation is an asset.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial management, business performance, strategic planning, cost optimization, technology finance or a related field within a large, complex organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale planning, forecasting, management reporting and efficiency programs.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational drivers, strategic choices and measurable business outcomes.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience translating complex data into clear executive insights and recommendations.
• Experience establishing performance measures, financial governance, benefit tracking and management routines that improve accountability and execution.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and executive communication capabilities, including the ability to constructively challenge senior leaders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience building and developing high-performing teams in a matrixed enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of technology infrastructure, enterprise platforms, financial services or regulated environments is an asset.

What's in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - 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. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.  
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance. 
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Community Engagement - We offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons.

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.