Analyst, Technology Strategic Finance

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Toronto, ON

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Finance, the Senior Analyst will support Canada Technology Finance by partnering with Tech leaders to drive long-term strategic outcomes. Responsibilities include maintaining the Technology strategic plan, forecasting, performance monitoring, capacity planning, KPI/ outcomes tracking and monitoring.

Requirements

• Storytelling and deck building is a must have skillset.
• Strong business acumen, with demonstrated aptitude for strategic, analytical and critical thinking.
• University Degree in Business or Finance & related designation.
• Highly proficient analytical skills, including financial analysis and research, with the ability to organize results and recommendations clearly.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with proven abilities to collaborate with employees across the organization.
• At least 5 years of experience in a finance or strategy role, preferably within the financial services industry or consulting.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Thinkcell, Macros and Power BI will be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Providing support in developing financial models to evaluate the financial viability and impact of new strategic initiatives and partnerships.
• Preparing detailed and persuasive business cases for leadership review and approvals.
• Providing guidance on investment and project decisions, ensuring that project milestones are adhering to approved budgets.
• Develop, build, and deliver well-structured, persuasive, visual presentation materials for senior audiences through storytelling that converts analysis into compelling insights.
• Support initiative gating process and extend support to delivery teams in development and review of gating artifacts (as required).
• Provide key financial analysis and management reporting, including delivery of commentaries and executive summaries to support leaders’ decisions, provide impacts and quantifications of prospective or potential decisions.
• Support strategic / annual planning, including roadmap development, strategy presentations, financial plans and forecasts.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees