Financial Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid | Mississauga

Duration: 12 months

Our client a leading financial institution in Mississauga is looking for a Financial Analyst to assist with process documentation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

  • Scope, define requirements and implement projects necessary to optimize work-flow and financial reporting processes
  • Perform data analytics to identify opportunities to improve the accuracy and transparency of expense reporting.
  • Support core finance activities, including but not limited to planning, forecasting, expense allocations and month end close.
  • Maintain the safety and soundness of financial processes, ensuring proper controls are in place and maintained.
  • Introduce new tools to enhance the sharing of financial information and analysis to both finance and business partners.
  • Develop new, drivers based, financial metrics and insights.
  • Introduces new tools to enhance the sharing of financial information and analysis to both finance and business partners.

Must-Have Skills:

  • Expert-level MS Excel and modeling capabilities
  • 3+ years of experience in expense analysis and modeling
  • A solid understanding of Insurance system Accounting & Data requirements and processes.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

  • Experience in Insurance Accounting – working knowledge of IFRS17 accounting standard
  • Proficiency with Tableau

Soft Skills Required:

  • Strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Self-initiated & self-starter with a strong work ethic.
  • Teamwork, collaboration, and co-operation is a requirement.

Education:

  • CPA, MBA or other

Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.