Financial Analyst role focused on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for the IT team at Sun Life. Develop insights for financial management and reporting to support business objectives.
Responsibilities
Support budgeting, forecasting, financial management and reporting/analytics for IT portfolios within Sun Life
Provide value to IT and the business through early identification of financial risks & opportunities and other ad hoc report and analysis
Support reporting and analysis activities, such as monthly reporting and variance analysis, drive meetings with key stakeholders to explain monthly performance, and help achieve all budget targets
Partner closely with stakeholders to improve and simplify reporting and various processes
Perform month-end process, including creating journal entries, completing monthly reports and financial decks
Coordinate with business management office, procurement, fixed assets, and accounts payable teams to resolve purchase requisitions, ad-hoc issues, and questions from the business
Requirements
2 to 3 years experience in budgeting, forecasting and analysis of expense related activities
2 to 3 years of progressive experience within financial management functions
University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
Self-motivated and proactive individual, capable of owning assignments, displaying initiative, creativity and a willingness to learn and develop
Demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to share ideas and contribute to group discussions – building rapport with colleagues to achieve outcomes through influence and partnering
Advanced proficiency level and experience with MS Excel (Pivot tables, V-look ups) is required – demonstrated ability to summarize and distill volumes of data into meaningful reports
Accounting designation (CPA) or progress towards the same would be an asset
Previous work experience in Hyperion is desirable
Experience and proficiency with MS Office Suite
Advanced Excel skills (Macros, VBA)
Benefits
Hybrid work environment
A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
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
Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial
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