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. 

Graduate program 

As a graduate, you will benefit from an 18 month program that aims to give you the tools to develop yourself and discover your potential through customized trainings, networking sessions and transversal projects. This is a permanent role.

More information about the program available on our website: 

BNP Paribas in Canada | Students & Young graduates

The position at a glance

The role primarily focuses on Management Reporting activities and financial analytics for the Canada activities, and involves permanent interactions with Canada Management to provide them with the means to make informed business decisions.

The role involves a deep understanding of the business activity of BNP Paribas together with a solid knowledge of accounting and management reporting requirements. Main activities cover:  

• Performance Management reporting
• Forecasting, Budgeting and Financial Planning,
• Business Partnering, 
• Active contribution to any special project or request as directed by the Senior Management

The Financial Reporting Analyst will have a specific focus on the oversight of the Canada platform expenses and headcount monitoring, in order to provide the country Chief Operating Officer and local department heads with the means to make informed business decisions to effectively achieve their strategic goals. 

As part of his / her duties, the Financial Reporting Analyst is expected to have regular direct interactions with the various teams on the Finance platform as well as US regional teams for topics related to the Canadian platform. 

In detail

Performance Management reporting 

• Prepare internal management reporting based on data reconciled with Financial Accounting and in full adherence with the Group and CIB methodologies 
• Perform expense analysis and provide comments on actuals (vs. budget, vs. N-1 actuals, vs. business plan, etc) for the Canada COO as well as for the scope of Functions under his/her responsibility
• Analyze the costs and allocation keys of Canada departments in comparison with the budget and with previous periods, helping to provide justification for the allocated costs to the business heads. 
• Investigate possible issues with costs recognition 
• Prepare monthly meetings with the COO and local department Heads in Canada
• Ensure complete and adequate controls on Management reporting production process and related documentation (define controls required on internal management reporting so that issues are detected, analyzed, resolved with both corrective and preventive actions defined)
• Actively contribute to the development of the PM reporting tools for Canada 

Budgeting and forecasting 

• Contribute to the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the Canada perimeter 
• Prepare budget presentations for the regional and HO Management 
• Prepare ad hoc simulations and analysis to support Canada throughout the budget and forecast process
• Consolidate, maintain and report official budget/forecast numbers to the Regional Management and HO
• Contribute to the preparation of the Strategic Plans

Business Partnering 

• Support the department heads in their daily operation and development plans by providing them with the means to make informed business decisions to effectively achieve their strategic goals 
• Provide key financial indicators
• Monitor and analyze costs 
• Monitor and analyze development and efficiency plans
• Support financial planning, including future looking analysis such as forecast, business plan preparation, etc.

Projects

• Support the growth plan of the Canadian platform in coordination with the COO office, including but not limited to : 
• Identification of services to be reinvoiced by Canada
• Ensuring proper invoicing schemas are in place for existing and new services provided by Canada to other locations and entities, as well as services provided by other locations and entities to Canada 
• Support nearshoring/offshoring initiatives involving the Canada platform by providing analyses of cost per headcount
• Assist in identifying process improvements in production, control procedures, and workflow organization to increase the team’s efficiency and effectiveness. This includes but is not limited to (i) improving current tools, including databases, (ii) cleaning and aligning static data (cost center referential) and (iii) enhance internal controls and (iv) document key processes 

Controls & Organization 

• Ensure that complete procedures are maintained for all Performance Management activities 
• Ensure adequate archiving and tracking of official reporting produced 
• Contribute to the Finance operational permanent control framework 
• Observe the bank policies and procedure of BNP Paribas 

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

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

Training and occupational experience

• Education background: Business School or University recent graduate (December 2024 or Spring 2025), Master in Finance/Mathematics
• Previous experience of financial reporting or performance management in a Banking/Finance environment is a plus

Skills and behaviours

• Strong communication skills
• Client focus (including challenge/detect opportunities)
• Effective analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Rigorous and flexible mindset: Strong sense of organization, ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Team work & communication skills:

• Actively propose and implement agreed improvements, share knowledge and best practices
• Team player
• Ability to work in a changing and moving environment
• 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 French and 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.

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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.

Our certifications and partnerships

• Montreal’s Top Employers 2025
• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2025
• Women in Governance  – Parity certified -  Platinum certification
• Pride at Work Canada
• Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
• Synclusiv
• Ready, Willing and Able 
• Autisme sans Limites 
• LinkedIn Top Companies 2024

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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***