Financial Analyst - Toronto, Canada - Sun Life

Sun Life

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self.

You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you.

Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights.

Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

The Financial Analyst will:

Demonstrate an understanding of how the team and business area contributes to the business unit
Use basic knowledge of the business to address common and shortterm business issues
Seek feedback from business partners and peers to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness

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What will you do?

Support the monthly and quarterly financial statement close process leading to quarterly AVP and VP sign offs
Support the monthly sales forecast, multiyear planning and annual budgeting process for

GRS:
create templates, input data, resolve issues and interact with staff and leaders across the company

Support the monthly and quarterly assets under administration (AUA) reporting
Assist with timely and accurate monthly and quarterly report production, providing key input and analysis. May own the creation of several key outputs looked upon by management and leaders to help gauge expense or broader financial performance
Investigate and effectively communicate issues with the creation and distribution of reports; assist in the resolution of these issues
Liaise with key partners such as Canadian Finance, Expense Management, Savings Accounting, Pricing, Fund Operations, and others
Develop and improve financial tools and reporting processes to support strategic initiatives and evolving reporting requirements

What do you need to succeed?

University degree with a major in Accounting or Finance
Experience in the finance field
Advanced excel skills; ability to summarize large amounts of data to isolate business drivers and articulate findings
Ability to accurately communicate financial results

Preferred:

CPA or another accounting designation
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Prior insurance industry experience is preferred
Knowledge of Tableau, Power BI, and Analysis for Office (AFO)

What's in it for you?

15 vacation days per year
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the US.
Named 2021 "Best Places to Work" by Glassdoor
Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work 202
Flexible hybrid work model
Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work.

Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

53,300/ ,300/86 300

Job Category:

Finance

Posting End Date:

19/06/2023