Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis - Montréal, Canada - Business Development Bank of Canada

Business Development Bank of Canada

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act.

It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few
In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...
POSITION OVERVIEW

The Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst is actively involved in the preparation of the five-year corporate plan and the company's budget planning.

They will assist senior analysts in the design and maintenance of financial models in order to develop simulations, analyses and reports related to financial planning.

The incumbent also participates in the improvement and proposal of solutions to improve tools, analysis models, etc.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET
Participate in the development of simulations and analyses of financial results to support BDC's strategic planning process.
Prepare various analyses and reports while ensuring data integrity, accurate reporting of information, and improved reporting.
Participate in the preparation of presentations for the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors
Support senior analysts in the design and maintenance of financial models for business units for the purpose of preparing and producing quantitative and qualitative reports for the corporate plan and budget.
Set up the budget planning system (Workday Adaptive Planning) and respond to requests from different users regarding reports.
Ensure that the right processes and controls are in place and at an optimal level to maintain the integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial reporting data.
Develop ways to derive timely information from all available databases. Keeps abreast of available data sources, system definitions and best practices, and makes recommendations for improvement.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA accountant designation or CFA designation, a major asset
Three to five years of experience and at least two years of experience in FP&A
Knowledge of the financial services industry is an asset
Good financial and analytical skills
Excellent knowledge of Excel
High ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to manage ambiguous situations, quickly understand new concepts, and challenge policies and procedures
Ability to build relationships with internal and external clients
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in both official languages, English and French