Student, Junior Financial Analyst (Winter 2027)

Sun Life; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Sun Life in Toronto is offering a four-month co-op opportunity in the Canada Finance Expense Management team. You will support planning, budgeting, forecasting, and expense management for Business Group Capital and Canada Central Functions, analyzing monthly results and variances under the guidance of a Manager.

This role provides hands-on FP&A experience, collaboration with finance partners, and opportunities to automate reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university or college program in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to organize and analyze financial information and communicate key findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and expense management for BGC and Canada Central Functions.
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly expense results, including variance analysis.
• Investigate expense drivers and trends; provide commentary on financial results.
• Support expense allocations and chargeback processes, including reconciliation and stakeholder inquiries.
• Collaborate with Finance and business partners to address expense-related questions and provide insights.
• Assist with consolidating submissions and ensuring financial information is complete and on schedule.
• Prepare executive-level financial reporting and messaging; help automate reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

University/college program in Accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Sun Life,we’redriven by our Purpose: helping ourClientsachieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.

Job Description:

This opportunity is available to students with a graduation date of April 2027 or later. Term: January 2027 to April 2027 (4 months).

About the team

Canada Finance’s Expense Management team is a high-performing group that provides financial leadership and strategic partnership across Canada’s Business Units, Enablement Functions, Technology and Corporate teams. The team is responsible for expense planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis across Sunlife Canada, providing insights that support effective expense management and strategic decision-making.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Expense Management, the co‑op will support expense management activities for Business Group Capital (BGC) and Canada Central Functions, while also contributing to broader planning and budgeting activities across Canada Finance. This is an excellent opportunity for a student looking to build practical experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and gain exposure to enterprise-wide expense management. You will work with Finance colleagues and business partners to analyze expenses, support forecasts and budgets, investigate financial results, and help translate financial information into meaningful insights for decision-makers.

What will you do?

• Support annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and expense management for BGC and Canada Central Functions.
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly expense results, including actual-to-budget and actual-to-forecast variances.
• Investigate key expense drivers, trends and variances, and help develop clear commentary and explanations for financial results.
• Support expense allocations and chargeback processes, including analysis, reconciliation and responding to stakeholder inquiries.
• Work collaboratively with Finance and business partners to address expense‑related questions and provide timely, value‑added financial insights.
• Support annual planning and budgeting process across Sunlife Canada, including development, coordination and consolidation of financial information across business areas.
• Assist with consolidating submissions and ensuring financial information is complete, accurate and delivered on schedule.
• Support the preparation of executive‑level financial reporting, presentations and messaging.
• Bring fresh ideas to the team by identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve financial reporting and planning processes.

What do you need to succeed?

Required

• Currently enrolled in a university or college program in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to organize and analyze financial information and communicate key findings clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work with partners across Finance and the broader organization.
• Curiosity and a desire to understand the business behind the numbers.

Assets

• Previous co‑op, internship or work experience in finance, accounting, FP&A or financial analysis.
• Experience with financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting or variance analysis.
• Familiarity with financial reporting, data visualization or business intelligence tools.
• Interest in pursuing a professional designation such as CPA.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for. Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e‑mail a request to [e-mail].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Category: Temporary Employee Posting End Date: 14/11/2026

Shine together

At Sunlife, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive.

Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed.

Make life brighter – We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients build lifetime financial security and lead healthier lives.

As a team of 68,000 across 28 markets, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant. There’s power in numbers. As part of Sunlife’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world.

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At Sunlife, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter. Join a top employer for a brighter future.