Analyst, FP& A & Continuous Improvement

SmartCentres REIT; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartCentres REIT in Vaughan is looking for an Analyst, FP&A & Continuous Improvement to support budgeting and forecasting processes. This role entails maintaining financial models and enhancing reporting systems, particularly using Yardi ABF and Power BI. The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

The Analyst will also drive process improvements and collaborate with various stakeholders, making a significant impact on the organization’s financial health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of accounting practices in real estate development and management.
• Ability to create and maintain financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Support annual and quarterly planning processes.
• Review quarterly forecast analyses for risks and opportunities.
• Maintain financial reporting dashboards using Yardi ABF and Power BI.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of accounting practices

Financial reporting skills

Financial analysis techniques

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Yardi ABF

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Analyst, FP&A & Continuous Improvement

Reports To: Senior Manager, FP&A & Transformation

Department: Corporate Accounting

Position Summary

The Analyst, FP&A & Business Process Improvement supports the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, including administration and enhancement of the Yardi ABF planning system. The role contributes to financial reporting, business performance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on enhancing processes, systems, and data quality across the organization. Strong collaboration and communication skills are required to partner with stakeholders across business units.

Responsibilities

• Support annual and quarterly planning processes by maintaining and enhancing forecast models, and assist in managing planning timelines and resource coordination to deliver reporting packages
• Review quarterly forecast analyses to identify key risks and opportunities and performance variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast)
• Maintain and enhance Yardi ABF and Power BI reporting and dashboards to support financial reporting and decision making
• Recommend and assist in accounting system enhancement projects and process improvement initiatives, including module upgrades, data integration, process automation, custom report development and standardization, staff training, and accounting data governance
• Partner with business teams to drive efficiencies and improve intra and inter departmental processes
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support management requests and business initiatives
• Assist with special and transactional projects and perform other duties as assigned

Academic/Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree within Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience

Required Skills/Experience

• Excellent knowledge of accounting practices as applied to real estate development & property management, CAM/Property Tax/Chargeback billings, financial and management reporting
• Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.
• Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels within and outside of the organization

Values

The Analyst must be client focused, advocate and communicate a positive image of the company, both internally and externally. The Analyst shall take accountability for decisions made and conduct oneself in a respectful and ethical manner in representing the Trust’s interests. The Analyst shall demonstrate entrepreneurialism and behave like an “owner” in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities; demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in achieving desired results. The Analyst is expected to be a team player and work effectively with colleagues and associates in terms of input, sharing of ideas and working to achieve common goal.

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