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 role provides full-time monthly reporting, financial analysis, budgeting & forecasting support for the Enterprise Infrastructure team. The successful incumbent will develop key working relationships with members of the Enterprise Services Finance team and Technology product owners. This role will work with these teams to drive successful budgeting, forecasting & monthly reporting of expenses and recoveries. 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

• Support in budget, forecast, financial management and reporting/analytics for an IT portfolio(s) within SLF
• Support month-end process, including creating journal entries and working together with the Controllership team to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Actively be involved in managing Purchase Order (PO) requisitions, liaise with purchasing and Accounts Payable teams to resolve issues/ questions from the business
• Support in the reporting and analysis activities: monthly reporting and variance analysis & conduct meetings with clients to explain monthly performance, help them meet their budget
• Responsible for the maintenance of a database, keeping track of licenses and maintenance renewals to ensure payments are made on a timely basis
• Early identification of financial risks & opportunities, financial and management, other ad hoc report and analysis
• Active contributor in process improvement working groups & support broader Finance team/Directors with other ad-hoc projects

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) or progress towards the same 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

Whats In It For You

• Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the US - 2022
• Great Place to Work® award for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork - 2022
• Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor - 2021
• Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work - 2021
• Flex hours and Flexible hybrid work model including in-country work-from-home if you prefer. #LI-Hybrid
• Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience.
• Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
• A common sense dress code, where you decide how you dress based on your day
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

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:16/09/2022Quick Apply

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