Financial Analyst

Sovereign Insurance•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$60,574 - CA$100,956•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Analysis and Reporting, the Financial Analyst will create and protect value by supporting internal reporting, planning and analysis. You will provide insight into financial modeling, data interpretation and performance drivers to support informed decisions. You will work closely with Decision Support, IT and Financial Reporting teams and contribute to monthly and quarterly board reporting, financial planning activities and special projects.

Requirements

Post secondary education with a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
Additional post secondary studies in business or accounting that strengthen financial knowledge.
Enrolment in or completion of a CA, CGA or CMA designation program.
2 to 3 years of financial analysis experience with the ability to perform detail oriented analytical work.

Nice To Haves

You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
You ensure your day to day actions are in harmony with the company’s purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
You are open and adaptable to changing conditions with a natural curiosity to explore and try new approaches.
You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.

Responsibilities

Evaluating financial performance by assessing business results, applying insight into key performance drivers, analyzing risk and return, and supporting the development of budgets, forecasts and multi year plans.
Investigating performance outcomes by probing business partners to identify root causes and recommending actions that improve financial results.
Preparing and analyzing business cases using standard templates to support clear and informed decision making.
Researching best practices and assessing competitive, economic and regulatory trends, partnering with internal teams to translate insights into practical business context.
Delivering clear presentations that use appropriate tools and visuals to interpret high level information and articulate feasible alternatives and recommended actions.
Participating in the development, documentation and improvement of departmental processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and consistency.