Director of Engineering - Finance FP&A Technologies

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the FP&A technology roadmap to drive modernization from legacy platforms to cloud-based solutions.
• Lead and scale high-performing engineering teams across data engineering, application development, and platform support.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of planning, forecasting, and management reporting platforms.
• Architect integrated data flows across Finance, Treasury, Risk, and GL systems to ensure a single source of truth.
• Partner with Finance executives and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, audit requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Manage strategic relationships with key technology vendors such as Anaplan, Workiva, SAP, or Oracle.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in technology leadership with significant exposure to Finance or FP&A systems.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale financial platforms or large-scale transformation programs.
• Deep understanding of planning and forecasting processes, financial reporting, and profitability modeling.
• Strong data engineering background with expertise in SQL, Spark, ETL pipelines, and cloud data platforms.
• Experience with FP&A platforms such as Anaplan, Hyperion, or Workday Adaptive.
• Proficiency with visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with C-suite leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within financial services or other highly regulated environments.
• Direct experience leading finance transformation initiatives, such as close acceleration or integrated business planning.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting and enterprise data governance frameworks.
• Experience optimizing or replacing legacy tools like Cognos or Excel-based processes.

About the Company

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, committed to helping customers, families, and communities achieve success through a broad range of financial products and services. We are an industry leader in Financial Technology and Innovation, constantly leveraging new tools to provide enriched information and transparency for our customers.