Senior Financial Analyst - 8 months

Hiring company: Scotiabank Source: LinkedIn Bahamas Purpose Contributes to the overall success of the Finance Department / Managing Director’s Office/Bahamas in the Central North District ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. Accountabilities 1. Projects • Lead projects on time, within scope and budget. • Coordinate plans, resources and milestones. • Engage stakeholders and communicate progress, risks and decisions. • Manage and escalate project risks. 2. Financial Reporting • Oversee month-end close, reporting and reconciliations. • Prepare financial reports, analysis and Board materials. • Analyze performance, variances, risks and profitability. • Coordinate external audits and IFRS financial statements. • Deliver ad hoc reports for local and Head Office teams. 3. Management Reporting including planning & forecasting • Support strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting. • Set targets, explain variances and recommend actions. • Monitor budgets, expenses and profitability opportunities. • Assess the financial impact of business and regulatory changes. • Provide insights on performance, profitability and strategy. • Coordinate the resolution of audit findings. 4. Taxation • Coordinate tax returns, provisions, reporting and audits. • Provide tax guidance on local transactions. • Manage material tax risks, disputes and provisions. 5. Accounting Policy • Monitor accounting and tax developments. • Ensure compliance with GAAP and BNS IFRS requirements. • Implement accounting changes for policies, products and systems. • Advise on complex accounting matters. 6. Leadership • Build trusted stakeholder partnerships. • Champion a customer-focused culture. • Drive automation and process improvements. • Promote sound risk management in daily decisions. Education / Experience / Other Information: The incumbent should ideally possess the following: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a finance related discipline and/or a recognized accounting qualification (i.e. ACCA, CGA etc.; • PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certification strongly preferred; • Demonstrated success in leading complex projects with significant business impact; • Strong experience in business case development and budget ownership Proven teamwork; • Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across functions; • Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills; • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence); • Ability to manage ambiguity and drive results in a dynamic environment; • At least five years of working experience in a finance role; • Analytical skills and desire to learn and adapt to changing requirements; • Proficiency with excel and other data capturing systems; • Excellent team driven approach. Qualified candidates should apply using the link and submit C.V. via email to: hrbahamas@scotiabank.com on or before October 16th, 2026. Please note that only those individuals short-listed for an interview will be contacted. Kindly put the job title in the subject line when applying.