Senior Financial Analyst

Capital One Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst. This role involves P&L forecasting, financial analysis, and collaboration with various teams to support decision-making. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of finance experience, and proficiency in Excel. The company offers a diverse and inclusive work environment along with a flexible hybrid working model.

Benefits

Full coverage for spouses and dependents

Health and fitness center discounts

Training and professional development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant finance experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Desire to foster innovation and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead P&L forecast regrounds and load all items into financial data system.
• Prepare month end accrual and reclass entries.
• Be the 'Face of Finance' for portfolio specific P&L related questions from business customers.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Excel

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA, CPA or CFA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Essbase

PowerPoint

Python (advantage)

Job description

Overview

161 Bay Street (93021), Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Senior Financial Analyst

Our Capital One Team. Yes, we’re a credit card company. But we’re more than that too. We’re driven by what our customers want, and how to make their lives simpler. We’re always looking for creative ways to offer digital solutions that make sense for our customers. With your help, we’ll build the next generation of banking in Canada based on customer-focused values, compelling products and great engineering.

Working with us

How do we do things at Capital One Canada? We listen — to our people, and to our customers. We change with the times and have adopted a flexible hybrid model. Associates working in the hybrid model are expected to come into the office 3 days a week across Tuesdays and Thursdays, reserving Mondays and Fridays as company-wide virtual days. As was true before the pandemic, expectations of being in the office will be balanced with personal life flexibility. We recognize that everyone has a unique working pattern so we’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements that will best accommodate you.

At Capital One we’re committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to build a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, innovative ideas are encouraged and inclusive behaviours are embedded in everything we do to positively impact associates. Strive to build a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, innovative ideas are encouraged and to help challenge the status quo and create the best outcomes for everyone.

We’re focused on helping associates live well—physically, financially and emotionally. When you join us, we support you and those who are most important to you, offering full coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. We’ve designed our benefits program to be flexible, comprehensive and consistent across our organization. From health and fitness center discounts, to training and professional development programs—and much more—you’ll discover that Capital One is committed to helping you live your best life.

Capital One Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants and will meet the needs of those requiring reasonable accommodations.

A day in the life of a Senior Financial Analyst

The Canada Finance team is responsible for the planning, forecasting and analysis of the financial performance of the Canada business at Capital One. The team’s ability to influence and guide management to make financially and strategically astute decisions is essential.

The person in this role will work with the FP&A team and business managers across Capital One to perform financial modeling and ongoing analysis of our existing portfolio and its performance, to inform and guide the business in their decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting and actuals management

• Lead P&L forecast regrounds and load all items into financial data system
• Prepare month end accrual and reclass entries
• Perform month end variance analysis, maintain department and account level alignment and prepare variance commentary
• Manage relationships with Credit, Product, and other relevant business contacts

Business Customer Reporting & Support

• Be the “Face of Finance” for portfolio specific P&L related questions from business customers
• Prepare analysis and materials for senior executive presentations and reporting packages
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leadership/teams
• Provide inputs to line of business finance contacts
• Provide support on portfolio specific ad hoc requests

Projection Models & Strategic Projects

• Partner with business contacts to develop portfolio specific forecast model(s)
• Perform quarterly/semi-annually/annual monitoring as required
• Participate in and manage automation projects
• Leverage financial reporting tools and applications, support the team in standing up new financial views, leading process improvements, and deliver more insightful analysis to business partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 3 years of relevant finance experience
• MBA, CPA or CFA (preferred)
• Strong sense of teamwork and commitment to deliver high quality, timely results
• Ability to work independently with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and build solid relationships with business partners
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Desire to foster innovation and automation
• Proficiency in Excel, Essbase and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Python would be an advantage

Capital One Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants and will meet the needs of those requiring reasonable accommodations.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to [e-mail].

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).