Senior Financial Analyst partnering with leaders on budgeting, forecasting, financial models, and profitability reporting. Supporting informed decisions and profitable growth at Canada’s largest credit union.
Responsibilities
Provide financial planning, analysis, and decision support to leaders across the organization
Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to improve business performance and support strategic priorities
Evaluate financial impact, risks, and trade-offs of business decisions
Support business cases and investment decisions
Partner with business leaders to develop budgets and forecasts aligned with organizational goals
Analyze financial performance, revenue and expense drivers, and variances
Provide insights and recommendations to improve results
Deliver data-driven insights supporting profitable growth and informed decision-making
Support development and use of profitability reporting
Identify business performance improvement opportunities
Develop financial models, forecasts, and projections
Leverage data, analytics, and reporting tools to generate insights and improve efficiency
Communicate financial performance effectively
Report to the Director, Business Finance
Requirements
5+ years’ experience working in finance or a related analytical field
Experience with financial institution operations is a valuable asset
Advanced Excel skills
Experience with data analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI, Power Query, SQL, IBM Profit Analytics, or similar
Strong analytical, financial modelling, and reporting capabilities
Ability to turn data into actionable insights
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Proven ability to influence stakeholders
Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Self-motivated and entrepreneurial
CPA or CFA designation preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and credit check
Candidates currently residing in Alberta are preferred; candidates in Western Canadian provinces are also eligible
Benefits
Competitive compensation including performance-based incentive pay and profit share
Health and wellness benefits
Vacation program
Retirement savings program
Training & Development Opportunities
Career Advancement Potential
Flexible work options
Meaningful work towards individual and corporate goals
Employee volunteer program and opportunities to give back
Credit union membership benefits including profit sharing, voting for the board of directors, and access to all financial services
Inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace
Workplace accommodations available during every stage of the hiring process
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