Financial Analyst

Western Financial Group; Calgary; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurance provider as a Financial Analyst and play a key role in shaping financial strategies. This 18-month temporary position offers the chance to work with a dynamic team, conducting financial analysis, developing models, and supporting business decisions. You'll engage with stakeholders and contribute to the company's success while enjoying a remote work environment. The organization values truthfulness, fairness, and loyalty, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're passionate about finance and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

3 weeks' vacation

14 wellness days

Company matching investment and savings programs

100% employer-paid group benefits

Health care spending account

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting and/or analysis experience.
• CPA designation is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis for business decisions and forecasts.
• Support the development of financial models and compensation plans.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Accounting

Financial Modeling

Presentation Skills

Research Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

CPA Designation

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

IBM Cognos

Job description

Career Opportunities: Financial Analyst (81290)

Requisition ID: 81290 - Posted - Finance & Accounting - Calgary - Alberta - Canada

Truthfulness | Fairness | Value | Loyalty

As one of Canada's largest insurance providers, Western has more than 220 locations across Canada. With over 2,100 team members, our actions are anchored in our Guiding Principles: Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty. We take care to deliver the right insurance solution every time so our customers can live confidently.

As a member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, you will help enable and support our short-term and long-term strategy. This is an 18-month temporary position.

Here is what a typical day looks like:

• Annual and Long-Term Operating Plans and Capital Plans (cash & debt)
• Financial analysis for business cases to support business decision making including Net Present Value and discounted cash flows
• Research macroeconomic and microeconomic conditions to support forecasts and projections
• Identify financial performance trends, financial risks and make recommendations
• Work with stakeholders across the organization when required to review financial information and forecasts
• Provide support in creating financial models and making financial forecasts
• Support the development and analysis of compensation plans
• Creating and supporting cost allocation models

The value you bring:

• 4+ years of accounting and/or analysis experience
• CPA designation is required
• Experience in the following areas is an asset:
• Enterprise Financial Planning including Operating and Capital Planning
• Writing and presenting business cases
• Analyzing and presenting financial information
• Organization and prioritization skills in a high-volume environment
• Ability to work with and learn a variety of software programs
• Working knowledge of Excel (intermediate level, pivot tables)
• Exposure to IBM Cognos reporting is an asset

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours/week for 18 months

Location: Remote anywhere in Canada

Compensation Range: $80,000 - $96,000

What if I don’t meet every requirement?

If you’re excited about the role but your experience doesn’t check every box – we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role – or we might have another that suits you even better!

At Western, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace in the communities we work and live in. If you have questions or require accommodation, please reach out to us.

Health and Wellness:

We take pride in providing programs that add value to our people’s lives – after all, they are our greatest asset. Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package consisting of 3 weeks’ vacation, 14 wellness days, company matching investment and savings programs, and 100% employer-paid group benefits, including a health care spending account.