Senior Financial Analyst supporting Sun Life Canada’s expense consolidation, forecasting and reporting. Building financial models and advising business leaders to optimize operational expenditures.
Responsibilities
Coordinate monthly forecasts and annual and strategic planning cycles to support consolidation across Operations Expense Management
Consolidate business unit submissions, validate completeness and accuracy, and investigate material variances, risks and opportunities
Coordinate planning timelines, assumptions, templates and inputs with Finance partners
Prepare consolidated expense outlooks, roll-forwards and management reporting
Maintain consolidation models, planning files and process documentation
Build and improve financial models and processes for monthly and quarterly reporting
Analyze expense trends to optimize operating expenses
Report outcomes for financial and non-financial metrics with commentary and insights
Support expense budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning and annual planning
Implement continuous improvements and document repeatable financial models and processes
Build partnerships with business leaders and act as a trusted financial advisor
Lead or support ad hoc financial analysis and consulting, including expense studies and cost-benefit analysis
Explain common charges and Sun Life expense management processes to business partners
Requirements
Financial designation with strong preference for CPA or MBA with commensurate experience
5+ years of financial planning, reporting and analysis experience; preferably in Financial Services
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of various data management tools (i.e. Tableau, Python, etc.)
Financial modeling experience
Expense management experience ideal
Experience building executive-level presentation and content
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
Strong financial analysis, reporting and presentation skills
Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and within a team environment
Some overtime required during peak reporting periods
Benefits
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Inclusive and respectful environment
Employee well-being and mental health support
Choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on business, Client and employee needs
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