Director, GTB Finance Canadian Banking Business Partner

Requisition ID: 249021 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Purpose The Director leads financial planning, performance management, and strategic advisory for the GTB business line, ensuring alignment with Canadian Banking objectives. The Director is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the GTB division, including financial planning and analysis, performance management, capital allocation, risk oversight, and strategic decision support. The Director will partner closely with the Senior Canadian Banking (CB) executives and leadership teams, providing critical financial insights, supporting the planning process, and coordinating efforts across multiple geographies. This role will lead financial reporting initiatives, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory standards. The incumbent will drive the overall success of the GTB Finance team by executing key goals, plans, and initiatives aligned with the team’s business strategies. All activities will be conducted in strict compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures. Accountabilities Analysis: Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as the primary finance advisor to GTB Canadian Banking leadership, providing insights and recommendations to drive business performance and strategic decision-making. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Lead the annual planning, forecasting, and monthly performance review processes for GTB within Canadian Banking. Evaluate financial performance by supporting and monitoring key metrics and performance measurement criteria. This includes delivering detailed analysis for Forecasts, MD&A, Stress tests, investor Presentations, Board Slides, Quarterly Reporting, Supplementary Reports, and Senior Management Scorecards. Collaborate with the Canadian Banking Finance and Business teams to assess financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Conduct in-depth financial analysis provide to provide actionable insights to senior management regarding the division’s business performance. Develop and monitor financial models for ad-hoc analyses, consolidating data to review variances, trends, or sensitivity analyses. Advisory: Advise local Finance teams to ensure methodology and processes align with best practices and organizational goals. Coordinate with country specialist teams to ensure analysis and reporting of segment trends and results are consistent. Work closely with the Strategy team to provide necessary financial analysis and data for strategic deliverables. Control: Liaise with GTB FP&A Director, CB Segment Finance Leads to ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial data. Ensure the integrity and reliability of financial results and oversee the timely completion of financial reporting processes. Other: Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge. Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions. Dimensions Oversees all finance matters for GTB across all segments within Canadian Banking: Business Banking Small Business, Commercial among others. GTB Forecast presentations Strategic outlook presentations Annual Profit Plan Monthly Forecasts Quarter end deliverables (analysis, consolidation, and presentation) GTB results – Adjustment/Management Layers review and/or maintenance Regulatory Bodies – Stress Testing Improvements projects Ad Hoc Requests Business coverage: Global Transaction Banking – Canadian Market Key stakeholders: GTB Leadership, Canadian Banking Executives, Risk, Treasury, Corporate Finance Decision-Making Authority: High – Strategic input on financial planning, investments, and performance Oversight of GTB Canadian Banking plan (>$1.5B in Revenue) Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk. Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment. Education / Experience / Other Information Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or related fields MBA or Master’s in finance is an asset CFA, CPA, or other designations are an asset Work experience: Minimum 8-12 years of work experience Strong understanding of GTB products and Canadian banking landscape Minimum 2 years in senior roles Banking or financial services experience Experience in financial reporting, planning, analysis Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills Highly familiar with accounting practices, taxation, and transfer pricing Excellent communication (written, verbal as well as presentation) skills; Excellent computer skills - Proficient in Excel (advanced modelling, macros, VBA) Working Conditions Work in a hybrid office/remote based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. Minimal Travelrequired.