Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Aviva; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their Finance Business Partnering team in York Region. The role involves managing expense budgets, providing strategic insights, and supporting financial planning. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of financial management experience and CPA qualifications, with strong Excel skills. Competitive compensation and a hybrid work model are offered.

Benefits

Base compensation

Eligibility for annual bonus

Health benefits

Competitive vacation package

Corporate wellness programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification financial management experience, preferably in a P&C organization.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead expense budgets across departments.
• Provide actionable insights on expense trends.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business units.

Skills

Financial management experience

CPA or equivalent qualification

Strong communication skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Strategic understanding of the insurance industry

Education

CPA or equivalent

Job description

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.

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance Business Partnering team, reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Business Partnering for Corporate Expense Management.

Come join our team!

What you'll do:

Expense Management

• Lead the development and monitoring of expense budgets across departments.

• Analyze expense trends and variances, providing actionable insights to business leaders.

• Implement cost control measures and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.

• Drive expense planning, ensuring business activities align with corporate targets.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements related to expense reporting.

• Challenge and account for Group Recharges

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to business units, translating financial data into strategic insights.

• Support department heads in financial planning, forecasting, and performance reviews.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align financial goals with business objectives.

• Provide high-quality financial analysis to support business decisions.

• Present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual expense reports with commentary.

• Develop financial models to support scenario planning and investment decisions.

• Assist in the preparation of board-level presentations and regulatory filings.

• Monitor KPIs and financial metrics relevant to insurance operations.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive automation and process improvements in expense tracking and reporting.

• Partner with IT and finance systems teams to enhance data accuracy and reporting capabilities.

• Support the implementation of financial systems and tools.

• Deploy effective financial controls to mitigate risks.

What you'll bring:

• 3+ years of post-qualification financial management experience (preferably in a P&C organization).

• CPA or equivalent qualification.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives within a structured framework.

• Strategic understanding of the insurance industry.

• Sound understanding of financial, strategic, and performance management processes.

• Proven track record of leading change and displaying excellent judgment.

What you’ll get:

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

• 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

• Hybrid flexible work model

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

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