FINANCIAL ANALYST, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (HYBRID)

Green Shield Canada (GSC); Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit health and benefits company is seeking a Financial Analyst who will be integral to the Financial Reporting team. You will play a key role in preparing financial statements, developing financial models, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and be proactive in improving financial reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in a Finance team.
• Competent in current accounting principles and guidelines.
• Ability to research and analyze issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements ensuring accuracy.
• Develop and maintain financial models for business decisions.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and board presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

University degree or college diploma in Business Administration, accounting or related discipline

Job description

WHO WE ARE
When it comes to health, we’re always looking for waysto push for better. It’s why we were founded in the first place. In 1957, ourfounder, pharmacist William Wilkinson, witnessed a mother sacrifice her healthby forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughter’s prescription. Heknew there had to be a better way. So, he introduced North America’s firstprepaid drug plan, and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a missionto support better health for all Canadians.

We aren’t just a health and benefits company. We’rethe only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage andcare together, all in one place.
We’re noble challengers, purposefully building a betterway and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach thattakes care of the mind and body.

Our mission is to create better health for allCanadians, and we know that starts with our employees.

THEROLE IN A NUTSHELL

The Financial Analyst has responsibility for accurate and timely financial reporting, planning and analysis covering a variety of areas. This position is responsible to participate and work with both internal and external parties to achieve results in the following capacities:

• Integral member of the Financial Reporting team with a focus on receivables reporting and reconciliations. Some tasks may include:
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements and IFRS
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business decisions and strategic initiatives
• Assist in the preparation of management reports, board presentations and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial reporting processes and enhance data integrity.Support the implementation and optimization of a new ERP system, ensuring alignment with financial reporting and compliance needs.
• Assist in the migration of financial data, validating accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in the design and implementation of workflows, controls and automation in our financial reporting processes.
• Assess and enhance internal controls related to financial reporting and ERP system integration.
• Assist in external and internal audits by preparing audit schedules, responding to inquiries and documenting controls.
• Monitor changes in financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in financial reporting, ERP utilization and compliance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with government agencies, tax authorities, accounting standards and other internal control guidelines.
• Support the department consistent with Green Shield’s Mission, Vision and Values, and support achievement of the department’s goals and objectives.
• Liaise with others to identify and resolve issues related to the organization’s performance and operating efficiency.
• Other tasks as required..

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• University degree or college diploma in Business Administration, accounting or related discipline.
• Three or more years of experience in a Finance team.
• Competent in current accounting principles and guidelines and all relevant legislation and governance requirements.
• Ability to research and analyze issues and clearly communicate solutions.
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently.
• Strong business acumen and experience in discerning priorities and critical accountabilities.
• Positive attitude and hands-on approach in proactively partnering with GSC employees at all levels to achieve results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills; confident, credible and personable.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage concurrent deliverables, competing priorities and work effectively.
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity and ethics.
• Professional with a strong and responsive service orientation.
• Strong administrative, reporting, and analytical skills using MS Office tools.
  
  

NICE TO HAVEs

• Professional accounting designation (CPA)
• Bilingualism (English/French).
• Experience in a regulated environment.
• Insurance/group benefits experience.

THE CULTURE
We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just ameans to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyone's voice is heard andvalued. Because that’s what it takesto create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And we’redriven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that yourworkplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. That’s why we provide aplace where you can be inspired, challenged, and rewarded.

Where your growth means our growth.
Where your voice is heard and valued.
Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.

We believe our people arecritical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger, smarter andmore informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diversebackgrounds, perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture topositively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isn’t just about personalachievements, it's about making adifference together.

Here’s to Better Health for All!

AFEW MORE DETAILS
Proficiency in English is requiredfor this position. As part of this role, you will be required to communicatewith colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for thisposition, we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their roles,collaborate, and communicate effectively, and contribute to the success of ourorganization.

GS supports diversity, equity andinclusion in our teams and communities, and we value the unique contributionsmade by all. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly to everyrequirement, we invite you to apply. We encourage applications fromall candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislationthroughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let usknow of any accommodation through [e-mail]. Information received relating toaccommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Providing this information givesGS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability forspecific positions, future opportunities or for your personnel file. Yourrésumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by theOrganization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used foraggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).