Director, Technology Finance

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What You’ll Be Doing

The Director, Technology Finance is a seasoned professional responsible for leading a team that delivers business partner financial planning, management reporting, financial analysis and informative delivery of forward looking information to assist the leadership team in decision making, financial viability and risk for both base and projects for the portfolio.  The role recommends policy and procedure related modifications to provide consistent project finance support to business partners, liaising and collaborating with key finance personnel.

The Director, Technology Finance applies leadership skills and  technical expertise to analyze the performance of DOE and Technology projects. The role ensures that all deliverables are produced on a timely and accurate basis, providing recommendations, insight and context to help the business partner interpret the financial information and aid in decision support.. The Director drives innovation across areas of responsibility, applying expert interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You’ll Succeed

• Conceptual skills – You will see the “big picture” in a complex environment includes identification of opportunities to optimize long term spend while achieving in-year targets. You will advise the senior leadership team on opportunities to manage financials with a view to the future.
• Problem solving and analytical skills – You will have the ability to elicit necessary information to provide value-added advisory services to internal business partners, analysis and recommendations of the operating results and major initiatives. Throughout these activities you will identify potential issues/problems and provides timely solutions.
• Communication skills – You can effectively articulate and “sell” ideas/recommendations created by analysis, interpretation, and assessment and obtain buy in. You will maintain a close working relationship with your business partners in both Finance and Technology.  You will build an effective team through providing direction, coaching, mentoring and training.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 7+ years experience in financial business support, forecasting and championing continuous improvement attitude. It’s an asset if can provide decision support, collaboration and critical thinking.
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.
• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best
• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 26th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Banking, Critical Thinking, Deliverables Management, Financial Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Management Reporting, Retail Banking, Waterfall Model