Financial Analyst, Finance & Analytics

First Capital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Toronto is seeking a Financial Analyst to support Finance, Analytics, and Investor Relations functions. The role includes preparing analyses, supporting financing processes, and liaising with internal teams. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of experience, preferably in real estate, and an analytical mindset.

Benefits

Company-matched savings plans

Fully paid Extended Healthcare benefits

Annual wellness subsidy

Tuition & development program

Employee referral program

Rewards and recognition programs

Paid time off during December holiday season

Parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience, preferably in a public company.
• Commercial real estate industry knowledge is a bonus.
• Adept with IT tools and spreadsheet knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare space and tenant occupancy analyses and related financial disclosures.
• Support financing processes, including equity and mortgages.
• Create Investor Relations presentations and maintain the investor database.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data visualization

Strong communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business, Finance or Accounting

Working towards CPA, CFA or equivalent

Tools

JDE

VTS

Job description

First Capital [TSX: FCR.UN] owns, operates, and develops grocery anchored open air centres in neighbourhoods with the strongest demographics in Canada. Through the expertise and collaboration of our team, we create thriving properties which generate value for businesses, investors and our neighbourhoods. As one of the Greater Toronto Area’s top employers, we foster a vibrant culture that ensures equal opportunity and well-being for all employees in a dynamic workplace. We are proud to provide rewarding opportunities to build meaningful careers in a fun and high performing environment.

THE ROLE:

As Financial Analyst, you will be a key member of our team supporting our Finance, Analytics, and Investor Relations functions. In this role, you will be providing critical analytical support by assisting with various property and portfolio level analyses, and quarter-end deliverables. You will also get involved with driving special projects and initiatives, all while interfacing with various internal teams and external auditors.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Analytics:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual space and tenant occupancy analyses, related management reporting and financial statements disclosures.
• Develop property and portfolio level analyses related to various initiatives of the Analytics team focused on FFO optimization strategies.
• Support forecasting, asset strategy, sustainability and investor relations teams with space and tenant occupancy information and other analytics.
• Liaise with internal teams and external auditors.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring various KPIs.
• Participate in special projects and take on other duties, as assigned.

Financing:

• Support the Financing process, including equity, mortgages, unsecured debentures, credit facilities etc.
• Coordinate and liaise with various teams such as Accounting and Legal on administrative financing matters and ownership structures.
• Prepare timeline with respect to quarterly month end tasks.

Investor Relations:

• Create Investor Relations presentations and assist in updating slides on a quarterly basis.
• Update and maintain the investor database while monitor and track changes to company units and unitholders.
• Complete retail REIT peer research for industry comparison.
• Participate in other project and take on other duties as needed.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• One (1) to three (3) years of related experience, preferably within a public company.
• Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business, Finance or Accounting; working towards a designation (CPA, CFA or equivalent) as an asset.
• Commercial real estate industry knowledge and exposure is a bonus.
• Experience with JDE and VTS (preferred)

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• You have an analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and troubleshoot errors; you are open-minded and can consider new ways of looking at information.
• Adept with IT tools and well-equipped spreadsheet knowledge with the ability to design and implement well-thought-out analytical models.
• Strong skills in data visualization
• Outstanding time management and organizational capabilities to coordinate multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across all levels within and outside the organization.
• A team-player; you are willing to step in and lend a hand as needed and identify the opportunities to do so.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We invest in People. Along with our competitive compensation packages - we’re always thinking of new ways for our people to share in the company’s success. We are very proud to offer the following to our employees:

• Company-matched savings plans
• Fully paid Extended Healthcare benefits from day one
• Annual wellness subsidy
• Tuition & development program
• Employee referral program
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Paid time off during December holiday season
• Parental leave benefits

Our people are what makes us different. At First Capital we are committed to workplace diversity and inclusion within our organization, therefore, we encourage all qualified persons from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations are available, upon request, to all applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process.To discuss any accommodation, please email [e-mail].

Please note do not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for recruitment.