FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS CO-OP STUDENT (HYBRID)

Green Shield Canada (GSC); Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit health organization located in Toronto is seeking a dedicated student for a financial analysis role. The successful candidate will support monthly reporting and collaborate with the Corporate Analytics team. This position offers significant learning opportunities and requires a passion for finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and SQL. The role is perfect for those pursuing a degree in business finance or a related field, and it emphasizes teamwork and innovative thinking.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a recognized degree in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with SQL, Python, or R is a plus.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are essential.
• Aptitude for handling and analyzing large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Compile monthly management reports including financial performance summaries.
• Analyze data trends using Tableau software.
• Assist with corporate planning and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with Corporate Analytics and Finance teams.
• Support financial transformation projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

SQL

Python

R

Microsoft Excel

Data manipulation

Planning and organizing

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business (finance specialization preferred)

Tools

Tableau

Job description

WHO WE ARE

When it comes to health, we’re always looking for ways to push for better. It’s why we were founded in the first place. In 1957, our founder, pharmacist William Wilkinson, witnessed a mother sacrifice her health by forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughter’s prescription. He introduced North America’s first prepaid drug plan, and GreenShield was born as a not‑for‑profit with a mission to support better health for all Canadians.

We aren’t just a health and benefits company. We’re the only not‑for‑profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage and care together, all in one place.

We’re noble challengers, purposefully building a better way and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach that takes care of the mind and body.

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

THEROLE IN A NUTSHELL

Base Salary: $22.50/hr

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis and working closely with the team, the student will join the Corporate Analytics FP&A team in supporting monthly financial analysis and forecasting initiatives. This position provides excellent opportunities in learning and implementing financial concepts in a corporate environment and getting a broad understanding of the overall organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the compilation of monthly management reporting deliverables, including PowerPoint documents summarizing overall financial performance and key drivers of under/over‑performance
• Use Tableau software to identify trends in benefit cost, utilization and other key drivers of financial performance
• Assist with scenario modeling for corporate planning purposes and regulatory filings
• Assist with providing data for insurance industry surveys and analyzing the results for GSC’s Senior Leadership Team
• Support projects related to GSC’s finance transformation initiative
• Work collaboratively with the broader Corporate Analytics team and Finance / Accounting
• Ad hoc off‑cycle financial analysis on specific areas of the business

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Working towards a recognized Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business (finance specialization preferred), actuarial science, math or technical field from an accredited college or university (required).
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of SQL/Python/R
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to query, process, manipulate, and analyze large amounts of data
• Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Desire to learn and ability to think critically

NICE TO HAVE

• Understanding of group benefits and insurance industry
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau
• Bilingualism (English & French)

THE CULTURE

We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just a means to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. That’s what it takes to create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo and we’re driven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that your workplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. That’s why we provide a place 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 are critical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger, smarter and more informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture to positively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isn’t just about personal achievements, it’s about making a difference together.

Here’s to Better Health for All!

AFEW MORE DETAILS

Proficiency in English is required for this position. As part of this role, you will be required to communicate with colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. This requirement ensures that our employees can excel in their roles, collaborate, and communicate effectively, and contribute to the success of our organization.

GS supports diversity, equity and inclusion in our teams and communities, and we value the unique contributions made by all. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly to every requirement, we invite you to apply. We encourage applications from all candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodation through [e-mail]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Providing this information gives GS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability for specific positions, future opportunities or for your personnel file. Your résumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by the Organization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used for aggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).

AI Usage – At present, GS does not utilize AI in its selection process, though we do leverage AI to help produce job descriptions, and ideate on interview questions.