Business Analyst, Finance Change Management & Operations - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Why join usAre you looking to join an innovative, global real estate company who builds communities and connects people to exceptional places If so, we would love to tell you our story.At Oxford, our culture is truly one of a kind. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace the complex and tackle opportunities with speed and agility. We are ambitious and humble, forward looking and service-focused. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live. We believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together we deliver exceptional experiences to our over 2 million daily customers.Do you love a good challenge Do your friends know you as the think-outside-the-box, get-results, and-have-fun-doing-it person Do you have an analytical skill set and an understanding of human-centered design that allows you to solve business problemsThe Finance Change Management and Operations team is seeking an exceptional Business Analyst with a passion for helping others, the grit to solve problems, a growth mindset to learn, and a desire to move the organization forward.Position SummaryYou will report to the Manager of Finance Change Management and Operations and your primary responsibilities will include:1) Execution of change management activities related to global finance initiatives2) Support Finance Operations – a function that is focused on the development of the Global Finance and Strategy (GF&S) team’s people and culture3) Drive professional development and learning opportunities for the GF&S team through our digital learning academy called Oxford Finance Academy (OFA)4) Support a variety of other initiatives to build out the GF&S team’s future based capabilities.As a member of this team, you will:Deliver corporate culture programs and change management activitiesConduct needs assessments and bring stakeholders together to design and develop programming for our learning and development platform, Oxford Finance AcademyFacilitate in-class and virtual training sessions with Subject Matter ExpertsSupport finance transformation projects and change initiativesDesign, develop and deliver presentations and other communications for both screen and print as well as branding that is relevant to our GF&S groupDesign, prepare, and execute logistics for group working sessions, presentations, and GF&S townhallsCollaborate with team members, business owners/champions and IT technical teams across the enterpriseAdminister, organize and manage content for intranet websitesTo succeed in this role, you:Must have:Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or CommunicationsStrong finance and business acumen3+years in finance, project/change management, entrepreneurial environment, or other comparative experienceProficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel and PowerPointPassion for creative, engaging and thoughtful storytelling and experiencesNatural curiosity and interest in technology trends and innovation in the workplaceEagerness to learn different skills, try new things, and support the team in new and exciting waysHigh attention to detail from design work to communication and digital file organizationExceptional problem-solver, initiative taker, eager to break new groundAbility to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writingInterpersonal agility, with the ability to influence multiple stakeholdersProven ability to multi-task, prioritize, re-prioritize, and think quickly on your feetAn interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools, and an innate desire to learn, grow and developAn asset to have:Ability to solve user-centered challengesDemonstrated eye for design and aestheticsUnderstanding of change management methodologies and agile techniques and frameworksExperience working in the commercial real estate industryKnowledge of SharePoint and experience working with a learning management systemOur story:Oxford Properties Group (“Oxford”) is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$70 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford’s owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences and hotels; it spans more than 150 million square feet in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers with over 100 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal employees.For more information on Oxford, visit www.oxfordproperties.comOMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.