Jugraj Layal

Sr Analyst, Business Effectiveness @CIBC

Toronto, ON, CA

Manage financials for a portfolio of 15–20 active technology projects at CIBC, collectively managing a budget exceeding $35 million.• Drive comprehensive financial management activities, including forecasting, tracking of actuals, and variance analysis to monitor financial performance, maintaining budget accuracy within 2% on the portfolio.• Deliver strategic financial insights directly to senior executives and lead meetings to review project budget status and key variances.• Utilize advanced Excel proficiency to conduct complex data analysis, and implement Tableau dashboards to create dynamic visualizations providing executives with financial KPIs.• Collaborate cross-functionally with 20+ project managers to align financial strategies with project goals, promoting a culture of continuous financial improvement.

Toronto Metropolitan University

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business Technology Management