I think there is still a strong demand for skilled finance professionals in Canada (you need only look at the job websites for Canadians). The Noc1111 will not return to the occupation list until Canadian officials have exhausted the tens of thousands of existing Noc1111s already in the old system (pre 2008).
Remember from Canada's point of view alot of financial professionals for the big international firms can come across very easily through the job offer route. So Noc1111 together with a whole heap of other Nocs are still valid it's just that you need a job offer. This may be difficult from the applicants point of view but not from Canada's perspective given that demand far outstrips supply.
Also, most finance people coming to Canada have to take a more junior role initially so that they can gain experience. This suits some more than others.
So, I think it will be some time before Noc1111 comes back onto the short list as it already exists on the job offer route, which is really tough for most people who don't work for big international companies which can facilitate transfers. Those working in Audit/Business advisory for one of the big 4 accountancy firms (PWC etc) should be better placed, as long as they don't mind taking a step down.
It's all about the sacrifice, being genuinely flexible and being realistic.