MATTHEW HOWES
Toronto,ON
Summary
I've built a reputation as a trusted leader who blends financial rigor with cross-functional partnership. I've helped senior leaders realign spending to plan, ensuring transparency and accountability across the portfolio.
Beyond financial leadership, I'm passionate about team culture and mentorship. I've led Flex Teams, hosted enterprise-wide town halls, and helped strengthen our sense of community through engagement initiatives like CIBC Hockey Day for United Way.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, Portfolio Management
CIBC
11.2023 - Current
- Led financial stewardship of an 8-figure project budget for CIBC's Digital Banking business spanning 50+ funded projects per year.
- Delivered end-to-end portfolio management, meeting quarterly and annual financial targets through disciplined forecasting, structured variance reporting, spend control, and proactive issue resolution.
- Secured >$25MM in annual project funding by developing and validating business cases and modelling multi-year benefits of $100MM+.
Consultant, Portfolio Management
CIBC
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Manage and forecast the operating and project budgets for CIBC's Digital, Frontline, and Business Banking portfolios.
- Collaborate with product owners and technology teams to assess current and emerging financial risks and opportunities.
- Implemented monthly roster reporting for team leads, improving DOE forecasting accuracy.
- Oversee month-end accruals, re-classes, and financial reporting.
Sr. Analyst, Portfolio Management
CIBC
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Supported financial oversight of CIBC's Digital & Enablement's budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Maintain and optimize financial models, including the Resource Management Tool, to allocate 300+ FTEs across a $100M+ annual project budget.
- Produced monthly financial reports to communicate performance to leadership.
- Review and process all portfolio invoices; ensuring compliance with audit requirements for hardware distribution.
Accounting Analyst
Marston Produce Co Inc
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed revenue and expense reporting to support executive decision making.
- Improved client retention and increased revenue by strengthening relationships and optimizing account servicing.
- Developed accurate financial records to support audits and business planning.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management - Specialization in Finance/Minor in Economics
Western University
London, ONInterests
Personal fitness and nutrition, discovering new podcasts, and exploring travel destinations both locally and internationally.
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Portfolio Management
CIBC
11.2023 - Current
Consultant, Portfolio Management
CIBC
04.2022 - 10.2023
Sr. Analyst, Portfolio Management
CIBC
07.2021 - 04.2022
Accounting Analyst
Marston Produce Co Inc
04.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management - Specialization in Finance/Minor in Economics
Western University