Senior Financial Analyst

Aviva • Markham, ON

35d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Experience Aviva Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence. At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most. The Opportunity The Senior Financial Analyst, Finance Operations plays a key role in strengthening Aviva Canada’s financial control environment. This role focuses on assessing and enhancing balance sheet reconciliation quality, identifying financial and operational risks, and supporting the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of internal controls. Working collaboratively across finance, risk, and audit teams, the position ensures processes are well-documented, issues are escalated appropriately, and control practices align with internal policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 3-5 years’ experience as an Internal or External Auditor, Internal Controls, Operating Risk Analyst, or similar role
• Proficient in MS Office (Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and familiarity with relevant finance softwares (e.g. Oracle, BlackLine)
• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
• Be highly adaptable and flexible, decisive and display excellent judgment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Strong accountability & ownership, professional ethics, and integrity
• Board business knowledge in Finance accounting / reporting /planning, IT systems, Underwriting, Claims Operations, Reserving, IFRS 17
• Promote teamwork, collaborative efforts with other groups

Nice To Haves

• Designated accounting professionals with CPA CIA designation is preferred
• Preferably experience in insurance services industry (General insurance and/or Life insurance)
• Excellent relationship builder and communicator with proven leadership and motivation ability

Responsibilities

• Review and test Balance Sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with internal guidelines
• Take Part in the implementation of internal control policies and procedures
• Perform regular reviews to assess the effectiveness of internal controls
• Conduct Walkthrough meetings with various finance teams to gain a deep understanding of the processes
• Assist in documentation including narratives and flowcharts to visually map out the workflows
• Identify areas of financial and operational risks
• Prepare reports on results and findings and propose improvements to Manager
• Work closely with manager to train and educate other teams on internal controls framework and procedures
• Support the development of risk management strategies
• Participate in special projects related to internal controls and risk management as needed
• Clear and complete documentation of process workflow, narratives, risk assessment/ events and mitigating actions
• Control testing and MI reporting to finance senior management
• Working with different finance teams to strengthen control environment, enhance Risk and Control Thinking, prepare training materials

Benefits

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities
• We’ll support your professional development education
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health
• Hybrid flexible work model

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level