OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE CO-OP STUDENT (HYBRID)

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

Job summary

A not-for-profit health benefits organization in Toronto is seeking a finance student to assist with operational and capital expenditures. The role offers opportunities in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while leveraging data visualization tools like Tableau. Ideal candidates will be pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance or related fields and possess strong analytical skills. Join us to contribute to better health for all Canadians.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Working towards a recognized bachelor’s degree in business (finance or accounting specialization preferred), math or technical field.
• Ability to process and manipulate large amounts of data.
• Proficient in English as required for communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budget process by enhancing existing budgeting templates.
• Assist in compiling monthly management reporting deliverables.
• Support monthly journal entry preparation and KPI reporting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Data Visualization (Tableau, Power BI)

Data Processing

Planning and Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business (finance or accounting preferred)

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Workday

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 knew there had to be a better way. So, 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.

THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

Reporting to the Manager, Operational Performance within the Financial Planning & Analysis team, the student will join a growing team responsible for managing operational and capital expenditures across the enterprise effectively. The team oversees budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for opex and capex while identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance financial performance. This position provides excellent opportunities in learning and implementing new budgeting approaches that link to business planning and get a broad understanding of the overall organization as well as support advanced performance management for the enterprise.

• Support the annual budget process by enhancing existing budgeting templates and processes, including analyzing year-over-year budget changes and impacts to the organization.
• Support the compilation of monthly management reporting deliverables (variance analysis, forecasting and headcount reporting) and key drivers of under/over-performance.
• Support monthly journal entry preparation (i.e. reclasses, accruals).
• Support the development, measurement and/or reporting of KPIs.
• Use Tableau software to identify trends in cost benefits, utilization, and other key drivers of financial performance.
• Support analysis of expenditure trends to identify cost saving opportunities.
• Ad hoc off-cycle financial analysis on specific areas of the business.
• Support other projects related to broader finance transformation initiative.
• Work collaboratively with the broader FP&A team, Continuous improvement & Finance / Accounting.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Working towards a recognized bachelor’s degree in business (finance or accounting specialization preferred), math or technical field from an accredited college or University required.

• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI and ERP platforms such as Workay and Workday.
• Adaptive Planning would be considered an asset.
• Ability to process and manipulate large amounts of data.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills with strong attention to detail.

NICE TO HAVE

• 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. Because 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. By requiring English proficiency for this position, we aim to ensure 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).