Senior Manager, TI Finance Advisory

Overview As the Performance Manager (PM) for Technology Infrastructure (TI), this role will lead all aspects of consolidated planning, budgeting, forecasting & reporting processes and drive efficiencies along these processes and tools for the Finance Advisor (FA) teams. Proactively improve finance governance (not limited to SOW/Balance Sheet etc.), advise and support the IT infrastructure group, becoming an integral part of TI Finance team, and assist TI business partners in managing costs, meeting plan and cost management targets. Act as the Financial Advisor to the Admin within TI. Manage central processes such as SOW with business. Engage and partner with the Allocation team for T‑5 estimates and NIE explanations. Responsibilities Responsible for the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, monthly monitoring, reporting, variance analysis and commentary for the holistic TI business Leads TI Admin in a financial advisor capacity as well as tracks Risk/Regulatory related spend and other initiatives Collaborates with financial advisors and supports director and senior director (finance) to ensure timely review of SOWs Leads the coordination effort between T&O Finance PM/FC and TI FAs. Serves as the single point of contact for T&O PM/FC for all aspects including communicating requests, managing timelines, understanding processes and ensuring timely delivery of the requests. Leads discussions with TI FAs for guidance, coordination and delivery on PM requests and monthly reporting and consolidation requirements; standardizes reporting needs and timelines in coordination with PM team Provides consolidated deliverables to the TI business including monthly business review decks and any other ad‑hoc requests to support the SVP/Sr. Director Finance of TI Continuous improvement of processes and tools related to all centralized activities in TI in collaboration with T&O PM Team and TI FA Team Organizes the annual operating plan review sessions between FAs, Business Managers and other responsible parties Understands drivers of costs and recommends ways to optimize and reduce these costs without impacting service levels Embeds a culture of financial discipline through proactive communication, education and utilization of various financial processes, tools and applications Improves the effectiveness of the planning/budgeting process through sharing best practices across TI groups Enhances financial governance in the areas of GL attestation/Contractual maturity Identifies governance, cost management, financial process issues and proactively addresses them by engaging cross‑functional expertise as required Searches for ways for automation, standardization and removal of redundancies in financial processes within Finance and TI Performs other duties as assigned in a constantly evolving role requiring constant pivoting and realignment Success Requirements Must Have 7+ years’ experience in relevant finance/accounting capacity CPA, CFA or MBA Advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving capabilities Strong advisory and communication capabilities Excellent business acumen, and presentation skills Process improvement and change‑management mindset Excellent advisory, communication, and collaboration capability Knowledge/background in the Technology environment Existing RBC/financial industry experience Excellent knowledge of RBC’s Financial Systems Benefits A comprehensive Total Rewards Program Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team The opportunity to interface with senior level executives from many different parts of the organization Job Skills Accounting Collaboration Communication Continuous Improvement Cost Management Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Organizational Leadership Process Management Professional Presentation Job Details Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W: TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: OFFICE OF THE CFO Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2025‑11‑21 Application Deadline: 2025‑12‑07 Equal Opportunity Statement At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all. Application Information Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above. #J-18808-Ljbffr