Senior Financial Analyst

Aviva Canada; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings plan

Health benefits

Share plan

Personal wellness

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Finance Business Partnering to drive financial performance and strategic insights for senior leadership. You will analyze trends, build models, and partner with multiple teams to optimize outcomes.

The role requires 3-5 years post-qualification experience, strong communication, and a solid insurance industry foundation. A CPA is preferred, with a hybrid work model and development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post-qualification financial analysis experience.
• Effective communication skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Understanding of insurance industry and financial processes.
• CPA or pursuing CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report on financial performance for senior leadership reviews.
• Evaluate performance by comparing actuals to plans and forecasts.
• Provide analysis of trends and forecast results for optimization actions.
• Lead monthly performance review discussions with Commercial SLT.
• Build financial models for decision support and data-driven insights.
• Develop automated reports and forecasting tools to increase productivity.
• Collaborate with accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Engage with Pricing, Reserving, Underwriting & Claims for stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Data storytelling

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business (Finance, Economics, Accounting & Finance)

Tools

Excel

Access

SQL

Business Objects

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.

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.

At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

The Opportunity

We are looking for our next Senior Financial Analyst of Finance Business Partnering. This role works within a highly professional and strategically focused business partnering team reporting to the Manager, Finance Business Partnering.

Come Join our Team!

What You’ll Do

• Report/prepare on financial performance for senior leadership reviews.
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization.
• Lead the monthly performance review discussions with Commercial SLT.
• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support.
• Data mining/ stitching to help deep dive and tell the financial story.
• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards.
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.
• Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models.
• Work with key stakeholders across the organization (Pricing, Reserving, Underwriting & Claims etc.).
• Ad Hoc projects/analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data query/data management tools is extremely helpful (Access, SQL, Business Objects).

What You'll Bring

• 3 - 5 years post-qualification financial analysis experience.
• This position demands a high level of independence, visibility, and communication. Therefore, effective communication skills are needed.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a structured and controlled framework.
• Demonstrable understanding and strategic perspective on the insurance industry.
• Sound understanding of financial, strategic and performance management processes.
• Proven track record of working in a fast paced environment.
• A degree in Business (Finance, Economics, Accounting & Finance) or equivalent.
• CPA or considering pursuing a CPA.

What You’ll Get

• The salary band for this position ranges from $85,000 – $90,000. 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.
• Employee discount on home and auto insurance (where applicable).

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

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.