# Senior Manager, Financial Systems & Data Analytics at EQ Bank | Canada's Challenger Bank Senior Manager, Financial Systems & Data Analytics at EQ Bank | Canada's Challenger Bank in Toronto. Hybrid, full-time. Posted August 12, 2026. - Company: EQ Bank | Canada's Challenger Bank - Location: Toronto - Workplace: Hybrid - Job type: Full-time - Experience: 7+ years - Posted: 2026-08-12 - Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/eqbank/2f5340fb-44a1-45e2-9c9c-ed9721353193/apply - Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/senior-manager-financial-systems-data-analytics-eq-bank-canadas-challenger-bank-gfyyxz ## Requirements - Provide technical leadership across financial models, SQL, Power BI, Power Query, DAX, automation, data cleansing, reporting controls, and management reporting. ## Description **Purpose of the Job ** The Senior Manager, Financial Systems & Data Analytics will lead the governance, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Anaplan, Finance data models, GL-sourced data processes, reporting, and analytics capabilities. This role supports management decision-making, regulatory reporting, planning, month-end close, and Finance transformation initiatives through strong system ownership, data controls, and partnership with FP&A, Accounting, Finance leadership, Technology, Data/EDM, Risk/Controls, and business stakeholders.  **Role at a glance ** This is a highly hands-on role that combines **strong technical capability with effective senior stakeholder management**. - **50–60% | Hands-on technical work:** You’ll be actively coding in **Python and SQL**, consolidating and analyzing financial data and reports across **4–5 different systems**. This role requires someone who is comfortable getting into the data, working through complexity, and translating it into meaningful insights. - **20–30% | Senior stakeholder management:** You’ll work closely with **Director-level and above stakeholders**, presenting financial data and analysis in a way that is **clear, concise, and relevant to the business**. Strong communication skills and the ability to turn complex analysis into an effective business story will be critical. - **10–20% | Team  management:** You’ll provide leadership and oversight to **Senior Analysts and external vendors**, ensuring priorities and deliverables stay aligned. **Interview process:** - **Recruiter screen** with Manager, Talent Acquisition, Max  - **Technical interview** with the Hiring Manager, Renee Irons  - **Take-home case study + On-site presentation with** Renee Irons and another business stakeholder - **On-site interview** with VP, Value Office, Finance Planning and Analysis, Marleee and another business stakeholder   ### The Work! Maintenance of Financial Data & Systems (35%)  - Oversee the maintenance, governance, and ongoing enhancement of Anaplan and related Finance data processes, including integrations, master data alignment, access management, documentation, and controls.  - Ensure month-end and quarter-end data in Anaplan, key Finance tables, and downstream reporting processes is accurate, complete, reconciled, and available within required close timelines.  - Lead Anaplan readiness and execution support for budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycles, including model preparation, version and scenario management, data loads, validation, and issue resolution.  - Partner with Operations, Technology, Data/EDM, FP&A, Accounting, Finance leadership, Risk/Controls, and business stakeholders to validate GL-sourced data, support mappings and integrations, and define downstream reporting requirements.  - Provide technical leadership across financial models, SQL, Power BI, Power Query, DAX, automation, data cleansing, reporting controls, and management reporting.  Enhance Financial Analyses and Processes (20%)  - Define, prioritize, and deliver enhancements to Anaplan, financial models, reporting processes, budgeting and forecasting tools, and Finance data infrastructure in partnership with FP&A, Accounting, Finance leadership, Technology, Data/EDM, Risk/Controls, and business stakeholders.  - Own the intake, prioritization, and roadmap for Anaplan and Finance reporting enhancements, balancing business needs, control requirements, and delivery capacity.  - Lead change management activities, including impact assessment, release planning, user acceptance testing, stakeholder communications, training, and post-implementation support.  - Drive continuous improvement of Finance processes with a focus on efficiency, auditability, governance, automation, and risk management.  - Coordinate with internal teams and external implementation or support partners to deliver enhancements, resolve defects, and support Finance transformation priorities.  Financial Analysis/Ad hoc Reporting (30%)  - Lead ad hoc reporting and analysis requests for Finance leadership, FP&A, Accounting, Risk/Controls, Technology, Data/EDM, and business stakeholders, ensuring deliverables are accurate, insightful, timely, and clearly communicated.  - Oversee the collection, consolidation, analysis, and interpretation of financial data and key performance metrics from multiple systems and business areas.  - Support broader Accounting, Finance, and enterprise initiatives by providing analytical leadership, subject matter expertise, and practical recommendations.  Team Leadership and People Management (15%)  - Lead delivery of Finance initiatives by managing priorities, timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.  - Manage, coach, and develop reporting resources by setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and supporting technical and professional growth.  - Identify training, cross-functional exposure, and development opportunities to strengthen team capability and effectiveness.  ### Your Experience! - a Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science, or a related field required; CPA, CFA, or similar designation considered an asset.  - 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in Finance systems, reporting, analytics, data management, or Finance transformation.  - Hands-on experience with Anaplan administration, model management, enhancements, lists and hierarchies, access management, imports/exports, versioning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting support is strongly preferred.  - Experience working with general ledger platforms or GL-sourced data, including integrations, controls, reporting structures, reconciliations, and downstream reporting requirements.  - Advanced experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL, data modelling, reporting architecture, data quality controls, and automation tools such as VBA or Python.  - Strong understanding of month-end and quarter-end close, budgeting and forecasting cycles, internal controls, reconciliations, management reporting, and financial modelling.  - Demonstrated experience leading process improvement, reporting modernization, system enhancement, change management, or Finance transformation initiatives.  - Previous people leadership or team management experience is strongly preferred.  - Strong executive communication, analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across FP&A, Accounting, Finance leadership, Technology, Data/EDM, Risk/Controls, and business stakeholder groups.