Financial Analyst, Data and Technology - Toronto, Canada - OMERS

OMERS

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Why join us?

Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe.

Our culture is truly one of a kind.

We get stuff done, and have fun doing it We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.

The Financial Analyst will be joining the dynamic Data and Technology (D&T) Business and Value Management team at O MERS.

This role offers a unique opportunity for career development and growth, working cross functionally to manage and prioritize D&T funding and headcount to deliver value for our enterprise customers.

As a member of this team, you will handle:
Aiding in the preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial report ing

Completing invoice processing, including the coding of non-PO invoices

Supporting the development and execution of annual D&T budget s, including planning, forecasting, tracking, and reporting on financial performance

Collaborating with internal stakeholders to track and manage project expenditures and ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines

Helping in the management of software assets, including tracking usage, managing licenses, and consulting with stakeholders

Partnering on strategic initiat ives to optimiz e the utilization o f D&T funding and resources

Qualifications:

A B achelor's Degree in F inance or A ccounting (strong understanding of financial and accounting principles)

2+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst, or a similar role within a technology organization

Proficient with GL data, vendor contracts, purchase orders and invoices

Working knowledge of finance and procurement systems ( e.g. Oracle E-Business Suite, Anaplan, Basware)

Ability using Microsoft tools ( e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

What We Are Looking For:

An outcome - focused, critical thinking mindset with the ability to generate actionable insights from data

Strong communication and problem solving skills

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members.

In delivering on our pension promise, keeping us connected to our work and each other, our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come in to the office 3 days per week.

Our story:

Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans, with $128.6 CAD billion in net assets as of December 31, 2023.

OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members.

OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children's aid societies across Ontario.

Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers.

OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe - serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups.

Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.