Director, Finance Transformation-Banking

Overview
At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada's most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

KPMG's Finance Transformation practice helps leading Canadian and global financial institutions modernize their finance functions to drive efficiency, insight, and enterprise value. We work with CFOs and finance executives across retail banking, commercial banking, capital markets, and wealth management to transform finance operating models, optimize processes, and implement enabling technologies.

We are seeking an experienced Director to lead complex client engagements, shape large-scale transformation programs, and contribute to the growth of our Financial Services consulting practice.

What you will do

• Lead large-scale Finance Transformation programs for banking clients.
• Advise CFOs, CAOs, Controllers, and Finance leaders on finance strategy and operating model design.
• Deliver finance modernization initiatives including:
• Finance Target Operating Models
• Finance Process Optimization
• Financial Planning & Analysis Transformation
• Close & Consolidation Transformation
• Regulatory and Management Reporting
• Data, Reporting & Analytics
• AI and Automation solutions
• ERP and EPM implementations
• Manage engagement teams and oversee quality delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Build executive-level client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Lead business development activities, proposal development, and market pursuits.
• Contribute to thought leadership within Banking and Financial Services.
• Coach and develop consultants, managers, and emerging leaders.

What you bring to the role

• 10+ years of combined consulting and industry experience.
• Experience delivering transformation initiatives within:
  • Retail Banking
  • Commercial Banking
  • Capital Markets
  • Wealth & Asset Management
• Strong understanding of banking finance functions, including:
  • Financial Controllership and Reporting
  • FP&A
  • Regulatory Reporting
  • Risk, Treasury & Finance Integration
  • Finance Data Management
• Experience with major finance technologies such as:
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • Oracle Cloud (ERP and EPM)
  • Workday and Adaptive
  • OneStream
  • Anaplan
• Proven ability to manage senior client stakeholders and large consulting teams.
• Strong business development and proposal-writing experience.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.
• CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent designation.
• Experience leading multi-million-dollar transformation programs.
• Demonstrated track record in Financial Services consulting and practice development.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage
Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG's Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one of the many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.