Senior Financial Analyst supporting budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting at Canada’s largest credit union. Building financial models and preparing executive and Board-level insights.
Responsibilities
Support the annual budgeting process by developing assumptions, communicating timelines and expectations, and ensuring adherence to key deadlines
Coordinate and administer annual budget and quarterly forecasting cycles
Develop templates, reports, and supporting budgeting processes
Maintain and enhance budgeting models, incorporating stakeholder inputs and ensuring model integrity and performance
Lead complex financial modelling activities, including payroll, benefits, and depreciation forecasting
Deliver standard reporting for actual versus budget analysis
Provide variance analysis and insights to FP&A leadership
Manage and maintain the centralized reporting environment, including general ledger, cost centre, project hierarchies, and supporting data structures
Develop and deliver KPI reporting and performance analysis for senior leaders and business stakeholders
Prepare quarterly Board of Directors reporting packages with financial results, key trends, and commentary
Create executive-level presentations, visualizations, and briefing materials for FP&A discussions with SLT, ELT, and the Board
Monitor peer and competitor financial institutions' performance and provide comparative analysis and industry insights
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related field
CPA or CFA designation strongly preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Power Query
Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, audit, or a related analytical role
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
High degree of attention to detail
Experience with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) considered an asset
Experience within a financial institution or banking environment considered an asset
Experience with Power BI and data visualization tools considered an asset
Benefits
Profit sharing
Voting for the board of directors
Access to all financial services provided by the credit union
Competitive rates
Inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace
Accommodations available during every stage of the hiring process upon request
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