FP&A & Data Solutions analyst

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal's Top Employers in 2025. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal.

The position at a glance

The Data Solutions analyst is part of the SFM Canada team and focuses on Management Reporting activities and financial analytics for the CIB activities across Americas.

They will act as a key team member assisting in:

the production of weekly and monthly management reports; this covers actual production and maintenance as the structure evolves often to consider Business needs and organizational changes. This role involves a continuous improvement strategy to ensure that data is collected, organized, enriched and reported in a secure way with a full audit trail.
ensuring that reports are prepared in full adherence with management accounting principles and data reconciled with Finance systems.
applying knowledge of tools and the business to identify process improvements and implement reporting changes. Design and Process improvement expertise are critical to streamline and automate report production and other financial tasks. This role requires a solid understanding of Digital solutions (e.g. Power BI, Alteryx, Python, and SQL) to contribute to the transformation of the Finance delivery model.

In detail

Projects, systems support, operational process improvements:

Participate in the upgrades/version releases of respective reporting tools, as well as system amendments/enhancements required to facilitate new/modified reporting requirements. In connection with this effort, assist in user acceptance testing and after care post deployment.
Assist in identifying operational process improvements in production, control procedures, and workflow organization to increase the team’s efficiency and effectiveness. Also, assist in integrating and streamlining the reports under the team’s responsibility.

Day-to-day production:

Ensure delivery of all financial data/reporting in a timely manner
Ensure that the reports are in accordance with the quality and granularity defined
Ensure the control and data integrity throughout the reporting production
Ensure that the quality controls are defined and properly designed
Enhance and automate all the production reports and ensure that relevant documentation is up-to date

Support Strategic Financial Management across Americas :

Have a close link and communication channel with the internal clients to gather necessary information on business evolution
Keep them informed of any potential delay/risk that could impact the agreed production timeline or figures
perform ad-hoc reporting when requested
in partnership with other teams, contribute to the enhancement of the platform tools as well as the automation and standardization of the tools & reports.
perform a yearly review of all the reports to ensure that they remain key for management.

Other tasks:

observe the bank policies and procedure
contribute to any project that has an impact on the reporting (sourcing, mapping, systems evolutions…)
assist in any special project or request as directed by Management

Work conditions: This position provides for standard working conditions in an office and a normal work schedule from Monday to Friday.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

Bachelor’s degree in performance management and finance from a reputable university.
Minimum 3 years of experience of Financial Reporting or Performance Management, preferably within Financial Services Industries.
Ability to develop and adapt a process: Ability to manage multiple projects, and effectively prioritize workload when dealing with multiple deadlines.
Digital tools: Excellent IT skills, including experience with data processing tools such as Alteryx or SQL, and creating reports using Business Intelligence tools (SQL, Server Analysis, Tableau or Power BI) as well as Excel skills including pivot tables, power query, advanced Excel functions & macros. Knowledge in Sharepoint (Lists) and other scripting technology would be appreciated (Powershell, Python, VBA) and/or in processes to collect information (mostly via Forms in tools to be defined).
Ability to deliver/Result driven: Self-starter and team player, able to work independently and collaboratively with various teams in a deadline-focused environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Analytical Ability: Effective analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop and leverage networks to increase knowledge on the organization and the related processes.
Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Knowledge of the English is required.

What’s in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements are available for most positions. In-office presence is required a minimum of 3 days per week, one of which must be on a Monday and/or a Friday. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

What you need to know

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.
BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).
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About us

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas’ mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,400 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

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Montreal’s Top Employers 2025
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Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
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*** While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted***