Senior Manager, Finance

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Be part of the team that drives the achievement of our strategic objectives. You’ll work collaboratively with a team of professionals, managing the performance and risk profile of Bell, balancing the needs of customers, investors and team members with long-term business success.

Summary

The Senior Manager – Financial Planning is a hands‑on financial modeling expert responsible for maintaining and enhancing complex financial models that support budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and long‑range guidance for Bell/BCE. This role combines advanced analytical execution with strong business partnership, delivering forward‑looking insights and supporting decision-making for the SVP Finance and BCE senior leadership.

The Senior Manager plays a central role in the enterprise planning cycle (budget, quarterly forecasts, long‑range planning) as well as special projects, strategic initiatives, and financial scenario development.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and improve multi‑statement financial models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Develop and execute scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess financial risks, performance outcomes, and strategic alternatives (e.g., the impact of merger & acquisition activities)
• Ensure model governance, including documentation, version control, assumptions tracking, and model auditability.
• Integrate AI, automation, and advanced analytics to elevate forecast quality and reduce manual effort
• Co-ordination with other finance groups at the business units and corporate levels.
• Maintain and update in‑year and long‑range financial models based on monthly actuals and quarterly forecasts.
• Deliver consolidated EPS, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting along with clear variance analyses (budget, forecast, prior year)
• Modernize financial models and planning processes to improve speed, accuracy, and scalability
• Partner closely with Finance teams (Accounting, FP&A, Corporate Finance) to ensure alignment of assumptions, inputs, and methodologies

Critical Qualifications

• Advanced financial modeling expertise, including 3‑statement modeling, driver‑based forecasting, scenario & sensitivity analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Solid understanding of accounting and consolidation principles
• Experience with automation or analytics tools
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple planning cycles and deliverables
• Deadline-driven and customer-focused
• Effective communicator and strong team player
• In the course of their duties, this person will be required to interact with French & English speaking stakeholders across Canada
• CPA designation preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant finance or FP&A experience

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. 

Additional Information:

Position Type: Management

Job Status:  Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Quebec : Montreal
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 07/27/2026

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week.  Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role.  Applications through email will not be accepted.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners. 

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