Financial Analyst, Financial Close Controller - Mississauga, Canada - Bell Canada

Bell Canada

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Req Id: 409788

At Bell, we do more than build world-class networks, develop innovative services and create original multiplatform media content - we advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world.

If you're ready to bring game-changing ideas to life and join a community that values, professional growth and employee wellness, we want you on the Bell team.

The Finance Team manages the performance and risk profile of Bell, ensuring the needs of customers, investors and employees are balanced with long-term business success.

We work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute plans that help the company achieve its strategic objectives and ensure financial sustainability.

Summary:

The Financial Close Controller team is seeking a highly motivated Manager to be a part of the Controller organization's transformative journey towards becoming trusted and valued business partners delivering Financial Results in an entirely new way through best in class people, processes and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the transformation of the financial results close function through centralization and optimization
Support the financial results close process to ensure accurate, complete and timely results through:
Partnership with various business unit stakeholders to understand the business
Review and critical analysis of financial results
Management of risks and provisions
Support of various internal and external reporting
Preparation, review and/or approval of month end transactional processes
Support of control environment and audit requirements
Support various special projects
Provide guidance on new transactions, projects, processes and accounting standards to assist the business achieve their results while maintaining strong governance and controls
Identify areas of potential improvements in existing processes and/or assist in the implementation of changes that lead to increased efficiency and improved effectiveness of processes
Identify gaps in information systems, data systems, and financial reporting tools and partner with appropriate teams to resolve
Identify and leverage technology opportunities to recommend and implement process improvement initiatives, identifying areas of overlap and potential efficiency gains
Analysis and presentation of financial information to drive valueadd decisionmaking
Assist with coordination and oversight functions related to the transformation of the financial results close

Critical Qualifications:

Education:

A Bachelor's degree in either accounting/finance, business/commerce and/or previous financial reporting experience

Experience:

23 years in similar finance and / or accounting role

Technical skills:

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA or related finance experience considered an asset
Working knowledge of SAP-BI, SAP-FI and associated accounting systems would be a valuable asset
Experience in AI and Machine Learning would be a valuable asset

Leadership / People skills:

Ability to support a culture of innovation a personal interest in upskilling in latest digital and technology trends and an openness to learning new tools and ways for working
Passion to understand operational business and its linkages to financial processes
Attention to details, speed and accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating an ability to make complex issues and processes simple and understandable
Highly organized, with the ability to independently plan and execute on multiple priorities and demonstrate calmness and composure in times of uncertainty and stress
Ability to partner and build sound relationships to influence and engage with various crossfunctional groups and management levels towards a common vision
Ability to take initiative and ownership of issues and tasks by leading resolution
Proven ability to work in a team

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Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

Position Type:
Management

Job Status:
Regular - Full Time

Job Location:
Canada : Quebec : Verdun || Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || Canada : Quebec : Montreal

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid

Application Deadline:05/30/2023

Created:
Canada, QC, Verdun

Bell, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.