Bilingual Business Analyst, Purchase to Pay (P2P)

Bilingual Business Analyst, Purchase to Pay (P2P)

Apply locations MONTREAL, QC, CAN time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R250009456

Application Deadline: 05/02/2025

Address: 105-119-129 rue St-Jacques O

Job Family Group: Finance & Accounting

Supports the end-to-end Accounts Payable process. Provides guidance to resolve processing issues and meet service level and quality expectations in compliance with policies and procedures. Provides ideas, advice, and recommendations on process improvements to improve quality and effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as a subject matter expert for more complex problems.
• Acts as a point of resolution of escalated issues in absence of the Manager.
• Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Participates in the management of vendor relationships.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Monitors and tracks performance and addresses any issues.
• Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports etc.) to manage information.
• Leads change management activities of varying scope and type.
• Leads in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
• Understands and adopts industry best practices.
• Ensures team contingency plans supports the continuity of critical process in various scenarios.
• Assesses and manages production issues to mitigate risks and exposures and provide solutions.
• Processes timely and accurate daily financial transactions.
• Executes routine tasks (e.g. service requests, transactions, queries, etc.) within relevant service level agreements.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives.
• Resolves processing issues in compliance with policies, procedures, and service level expectations.
• Supports the safekeeping and destruction of departmental financial documents.
• Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and/or certification in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional accounting certification is an asset.
• Experience in accounts payable / financial concepts, practices and workflow.
• Knowledge of the financial / accounts payable business and corporate processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of sales tax systems / legislations for the appropriate jurisdictions.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

You're fluent in French and English to support business operations outside the province of Quebec.

Salary: $54,500.00 - $101,500.00

Pay Type: Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.