Senior Analyst

Brookfield Asset Management; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Toronto is seeking a Finance Lead for its Applications team. This role involves preparing month-end financial reports, presenting results, and supporting the annual budget development. The ideal candidate has 3-4 years of experience in finance and strong Excel skills. The company values a positive work environment and is committed to accessibility and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of progressive work experience.
• Ability to translate financial terms into business vocabulary.
• Highly organized with the ability to adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance for Applications team in Technology Services.
• Prepare month-end close and P&L reporting.
• Present monthly results to Applications business group.

Skills

Financial systems experience

Advanced Excel skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Technology Services

Technology Services (TS) is responsible for delivering all enterprise infrastructure, applications and related end user technology services across all Brookfield business groups, comprised of approximately 6,500 users.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

• Be the finance lead for the Applications team within the Technology Services Group
• Responsible for the preparation of month end close for the Applications business groups (i.e., journal entries, coordination and consolidation of month end results).
• Prepare monthly P&L reporting and variance explanations between budget/forecast and actual financial results.
• Present monthly results to the Applications business group.
• Work with the Vice President of Finance and the Applications leads to prepare the monthly financial forecast presentation and provide variance explanations to changes month over month.
• Support the development of the annual budgets.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide explanations on changes month over month.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests for financial data, analysis, and insights from senior management.
• Other duties assigned as the role grows.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Three to Four (3-4) years of progressive work experience
• Strong financial systems experience, including advanced Excel skills.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills, and the willingness to always support the team.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to translate financial terms into business vocabulary.
• Highly organized and able to work in a dynamic, complex, and fast-paced environment, as well as adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics an asset.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.