Senior Financial Analyst at Aviva in Markham

Job description

• We are looking for our next Senior Financial Analyst of Finance Business Partnering. This role works within a highly professional and strategically focused business partnering team reporting to the Manager, Finance Business Partnering.
• Come Join our Team!

Responsibilities

• Report/prepare on financial performance for senior leadership reviews.
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization.
• Lead the monthly performance review discussions with Commercial SLT.
• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support.
• Data mining/ stitching to help deep dive and tell the financial story.
• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards.
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.
• Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models.
• Work with key stakeholders across the organization (Pricing, Reserving, Underwriting & Claims etc.).
• Ad Hoc projects/analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data query/data management tools is extremely helpful (Access, SQL, Business Objects).

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years post-qualification financial analysis experience.
• This position demands a high level of independence, visibility, and communication. Therefore, effective communication skills are needed.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a structured and controlled framework.
• Demonstrable understanding and strategic perspective on the insurance industry.
• Sound understanding of financial, strategic and performance management processes.
• Proven track record of working in a fast paced environment.
• A degree in Business (Finance, Economics, Accounting & Finance) or equivalent.
• CPA or considering pursuing a CPA.

Skills

Required

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Effective communication skills

Benefits

• The salary band for this position ranges from $85,000 – $90,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Hybrid flexible work model.
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
• Employee discount on home and auto insurance (where applicable).