Commercial Finance Manager
About the job
- Typically, 5 to 7 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
- In-depth verbal and written communication skills.
- In-depth collaboration and team skills.
- In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
- In-depth influence skills.
- In-depth data-driven decision-making skills.
- Develop detailed financial and economic analysis to assist the designated business portfolio with decision support.
- Work closely with business leaders and Finance partners to provide financial advice and service that supports financial management activities of the Group or portfolio.
- Support monitoring and management of financial performance against plans, forecasts, initiatives, and objectives.
- Generate information and insights that support key business decisions to drive value through revenue growth, cost management, resource allocation, balance sheet optimization, and related areas.
- Foster a culture aligned to BMO's purpose, values, and strategy, and role-model BMO values and behaviours.
- Ensure alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
- Regularly connect work to BMO's purpose, set inspirational goals, define clear expected outcomes, and ensure accountability for follow-through.
- Build interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create value for stakeholders.
- Attract, retain, and enable the career development of top talent.
- Improve team performance, recognize and reward performance, coach employees, support their development, and manage poor performance.
- Act as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
- Network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices, as needed.
- Own internal or external stakeholder relationships, as needed.
- Support or lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance reviews using plan, forecast, and actual financial information to develop annual plans and targets.
- Perform variance analyses and ad hoc forward-looking analyses to improve understanding of business drivers and opportunities for product improvement, profit improvement, and assessing the financial impact of initiatives and strategic business decisions.
- Support development of methodologies and policies that enable analyses and insights focused on financial dimensions such as revenue, expense, balance sheet, and capital.
- Determine the financial impact of initiatives and strategic business decisions, and incorporate the impacts into future financial forecasts and plans.
- Assess the reasonableness of business cases and perform due diligence during investment reviews and approval processes.
- Work with the business to align key performance indicators with financial forecasts and plans.
- Break down strategic problems and analyze data and information to provide financial insights and recommendations.
- Use systems, including customized exception and tracking reports, to manage information.
- Integrate information from multiple sources, including financial and operational systems, to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis, or streamlined reporting.
- Monitor and track performance, and address issues.
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to the assigned business or group.
- Influence and negotiate to achieve business objectives.
- Recommend and implement solutions based on analysis of issues and their implications for the business.
- Assist in the development of strategic plans.
- Identify emerging issues and trends, including economic, treasury, and competitor information, to inform decision-making.
- Focus primarily on a business or group within BMO, with possible broader enterprise-wide scope.
- Provide specialized consulting, analytical, and technical support.
- Exercise judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
- Work independently and regularly handle non-routine situations.
- Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying the Risk Management Framework in execution of the role, in line with the Risk Culture and approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk-informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policies, standards, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Perform broader work or accountabilities as assigned.
About the company
Bank of Montreal (BMO) is a diversified financial services provider offering personal, business, and commercial banking, along with capital markets and wealth management, across Canada and the United States. Individuals use personal banking for everyday needs and loans, households can obtain mortgages and credit products, and businesses access commercial loans, treasury/cash management, and industry-specific advice. In capital markets, BMO assists clients with raising capital, trading, and research, while wealth management delivers investment strategies and asset management for portfolios. The company aims to help clients manage and grow their money through a full range of financial services for individuals, small businesses, large corporations, and public sector entities in North America.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1988
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sept. 2026 AT1 issuance raised $1 billion, strengthening capital for U.S. growth.
- BMO completed its 138-branch sale on Sept. 4, 2026, freeing capital.
- Oct. 2026 Mastercard launch deepens enterprise workflows across Canada and the United States.
What critics are saying
- FCAC fined BMO $4 million in Feb. 2026 for 101,091 mischarged customers.
- SEC-related BMO Capital Markets settlement cost $41 million, exposing supervision weaknesses.
- Moneris sale shrinks payments ownership; competing banks and fintechs can capture referrals by 2027.
What makes Bank of Montreal unique
- Sept. 2026: BMO became Canada's first Mastercard issuer for embedded commercial virtual cards.
- BMO's California buildout after Bank of the West targets denser deposits and cross-sell.
- BMO's 2026 AI-driven client insights and digital-first operating model sharpen commercial banking.
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Health Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Accident and Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Budget
Hybrid Work Options
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Big banks exploring Canadian dollar-based digital money with tokenized deposits. Daniel Johnson TORONTO - Canada's big banks are exploring the development of Canadian dollar-based digital money, starting with a tokenized deposits initiative. Tokenized deposits are traditional bank deposits recorded on a decentralized database or distributed ledger, such as a blockchain. The plan seeks to deliver faster, more efficient and programmable payments to Canadian customers while preserving safety, stability and effective regulatory oversight. It means Canadian dollars could be converted into tokens on blockchain for easier transfers, said Claire Célérier, Canada Research Chair in household finance at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. "My understanding is that the six banks will share the same blockchain, and so it implies that transactions can be made instantaneously across wallets with tokens," she said. Bank of Montreal, CIBC, National Bank, Royal Bank, Scotiabank and TD Bank are taking a collaborative approach to the project. The tokens would be issued by commercial banks and from a legal perspective, depositors can treat them the same as traditional bank deposits. The banks say the first phase aims to move tokenized deposits between Canadian financial institutions. "It's really exploratory now. I think what they're saying is that they're willing to work together to develop the technology," Célérier said. She said the potential capabilities would be of particular benefit to large companies or institutional investors, allowing them to complete "more sophisticated transactions." "What I expect is that these tokenized dollars will be mostly used by large companies and so on who have accounts across these Canadian banks, and it will be used to move large amounts of money," she said. Cristian Bravo, professor and Canada Research Chair in banking and insurance analytics at Western University, said the potential change could allow large producers to settle accounts far faster than their typical 30-day window. "If you have an instant settlement, you're closing that gap and closing that inefficiency in the market. And the fact that you have the money when you fulfil the contract, that can help reduce dependency on working capital and mobilize that capital faster," he said. But Bravo said that due to the lack of historical examples, it is not clear how much of an effect the move could have on the bottom lines of companies or institutional investors that use it. Bravo said it is also notable that digital money is not the same as cryptocurrency, but rather a "digital ledger to move deposits in a very quick, instant way."
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St. Paul's Summit Brewing Company faces foreclosure. One of Minnesota's largest brewers could lose its St. Paul brewery to foreclosure after its lender sued them to collect more than $8 million worth of unpaid debt. In a lawsuit filed last week, BMO Bank alleges Summit Brewing Company missed a loan payment deadline at the end of last year. The bank then agreed to a forbearance period - holding off trying to collect the loan - until July 31. But BMO alleges in court filings that Summit indicated in a June letter that it still didn't have the ability to repay the loan, and that its "liquidity position and operational flexibility continue to deteriorate." BMO wants a judge to appoint a receiver who could "take possession of, manage, operate, and property" belonging to Summit, according to the lawsuit. In a statement to MPR News, Summit CEO Brandon Bland said they will continue to run their day-to-day operations during the proceedings, but he acknowledged the brewery is facing financial struggles. "Our Board and management team have made substantial efforts over many months to chart a different course for this company," Bland said. "This reflects the difficult capital environment the entire craft brewing industry is navigating, not a reflection of the strength of our brand, our people or our operating model." Summit said its company leaders have worked with outside advisors over the course of the last year to find alternative paths forward. "Despite these substantial efforts, the Company and BMO were unable to reach a resolution, and BMO has elected to proceed with the foreclosure action, including its request for the appointment of a general receiver," Summit said in the statement. Bland said they'll continue to look at every option available to them as the process moves forward. No court hearings have been scheduled in the case. Dear reader,. When our communities are navigating uncertainty, staying informed matters more than ever. At MPR News, we're committed to keeping Minnesotans informed and involved, curious and connected - and Minnesota Today is one way we do that. Getting these updates in your inbox helps you stay informed with trusted reporting and thoughtful context from across Minnesota.
Cannara Biotech has secured an $80 million syndicated credit facility with Bank of Montreal and The Toronto-Dominion Bank, marking a $30 million increase from its previous borrowing capacity of approximately $50 million. The Montreal-based cannabis producer will use the funds to refinance existing debt whilst providing additional liquidity for working capital and strategic investments. The restructured facility expands Cannara's revolving credit capacity from $10 million to $40 million and extends the maturity date from December 2027 to December 2029. BMO continues as administrative agent, with TD joining as co-lead arranger. The vertically integrated company operates two facilities in Québec spanning over 1.6 million square feet. Chief Executive Zohar Krivorot described the syndicated arrangement as a strong endorsement of the company's disciplined, profitable growth strategy.