Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Aviva; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in York Region is hiring a Finance Manager to join their business partnering team. This role involves managing strategic and financial activities, developing financial models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, advanced Excel skills, and a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive compensation package, including bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Base compensation and annual bonus

Retirement savings plan

Health benefits

Educational support

Competitive vacation package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business finance or relevant experience, preferably in Financial Services or P&C Insurance.
• Ability to independently search for effective Excel alternatives.
• Pursuing or holding a CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, and make improvement recommendations.
• Manage and analyze predictive and useful information.
• Participates in developing business planning models reflecting key drivers.

Skills

Business finance experience

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Strong analytical skills

Great communication skills

Education

BA, BS, or B.Com degree

CPA designation (or pursuing)

Job description

Experience Aviva

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

The Opportunity

We are currently hiring for a Finance Manager within our highly professional and strategically focused business partnering team, reporting to the VP, Personal Lines FP&A, Performance and business partnering. Working with the end state in mind is conceptual in approach and can assist in managing the full spectrum of strategic/financial activities. Supports FP&A in cross-functional knowledge integration from various enabling areas.

Come join us!

What you'll do:

• Understands key financial and operational performance drivers and helps integrate them consistently into our business management reporting processes

• Support the development/refinement of appropriate efficiency metrics, dashboards and financial/non-financial KPIs to enable effective performance management

• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements

• Prepare financial performance reporting for monthly leadership reviews. Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts

• Develop detailed financial models to evaluate the potential return on investment (ROI) and cost-benefit analysis for projects

• Develop and maintain forecasting models to predict future trends and business performance.

• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Manage and analyze information that is predictive and useful

Strategic Management

• Participates effectively in the development of business planning models that reflect key drivers of value and competitive environment

• Actively participates on cross-functional teams within the business

• Assist the business by providing a consistent approach in measuring its performance against strategy and operating plans

• Plays a key role in the competitive analysis process

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of business finance or other relevant experience (Financial Services of P&C Insurance experience considered an asset)

• Advanced proficiency with Excel formulas and functions is required. Also willing to independently search for efficient alternatives to build effective Excel models

• BA, BS, or B.Com degree required (Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics)

• Pursuing CPA or CPA designated

• Strong analytical and data gathering skills

• Great communication skills with a variety of business partners

What you'll get:

• The salary band for this position ranges from $85,000 to $125,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

• Hybrid flexible work model .

• Outstanding career development opportunities.

• We'll support your professional development education.

• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.

• Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.

• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees' physical and mental health.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require an accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.

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