Financial Analyst - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. Youll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, youll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.The Financial Analyst provides full-time monthly reporting, financial analysis, budgeting & forecasting support for the Sun Life IT team. Specifically, for the IT infrastructure division. The successful candidate will develop key working relationships with members of IT finance and the IT product owners. This role will partner with these teams to drive successful budgeting, forecasting & monthly reporting of expenses and the associated IT recoveries via chargebacks to users across the organization. The role requires a motivated individual with high initiative, strong organization and analytical skills, ability to multi-task, excellent communication skills, keen attention to detail, and advanced proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint.This role reports to the IT Finance Manager.What will you do

• Drive 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 to support a portfolio worth ~$100M
• 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
• Perform month-end process, including creating journal entries and working together with the accounting team to ensure accurate results
• Actively manage purchase order requisitions, liaise with purchasing and accounts payable teams to resolve ad-hoc issues/questions from the business
• Active contributor in process improvement working group

What do you need to succeed

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and analysis of related activities (expense, revenue or other demand activities) / or project portfolio management experience
• University degree (Business) and accounting designation (CPA,CMA,CGA) would be an asset
• Progressive experience within financial management functions (3-4 years)
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate analysis and problem solving skills
• Previous work experience in Hyperion is desirable
• Understanding or a background in technical infrastructure would be an asset

What’s in it for you

• Flexibility to choose whether you work from an office, home, or both, guided by business and Client needs.
• A people-focused culture, where your development and growth are supported so you can build a rewarding career, push boundaries and explore new ways of doing things to drive positive change.
• A strong focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, and Employee wellbeing, where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that diverse teams support innovation, which fuels digital transformation and business growth, while creating new, unique perspectives that benefit our Clients.
• Great perks that include performance-based total rewards, flexible benefits coverage, employee savings and retirement programs, a sabbatical program, and more!

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range:50,100/50 100 - 81,900/81 900Job Category:FinancePosting End Date:16/08/2022Quick Apply

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