Senior Financial Analyst

Permanent Full Time

Reporting to the Manager, Expense Management, you will be a member of a high performing finance team operating in a fast-paced environment. The incumbent is responsible ensuring accurate presentation of expenses for various areas within Canada Life’s Client Advisory Services (CAS) business unit. This includes, but is not limited to working with business partners and providing valuable financial support, variance analysis of expenses & forecasting (on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis), and facilitation of annual expense budgets.

What You Will Do

• Budgeting – collaborating closely with business unit leaders to facilitate annual expense and expense recovery budgets, including the review of historical data, determining the activities for the year, and forecasting the resources required to meet business results
• Expense variance analysis
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual expense reporting for senior leaders
• Investigating and preparing a value-added analysis on key drivers, auditing/reconciling expenses and ensuring financial accuracy
• Present variance analysis to senior leaders on a monthly basis
• Work alongside business partners to develop a monthly expense forecast
• Responsible for period-end accounting such as preparation of journal vouchers
• Ability to work in a team environment by providing support to a wide variety of stakeholders. Your ability to “lead at all levels” and work cohesively with multiple stakeholders with multiple agendas will be your strongest attribute
• Ability to identify issues as they arise, and problem solve in a timely manner
• Continuously look for new and more efficient ways of working and have a process improvement mindset
• Participate in special/ad-hoc projects as needed

What You Will Bring

• 5 years of accounting and finance experience
• University degree majoring in finance, statistics, accounting, or a similar discipline
• CPA designation is preferred, but not required
• Critical thinking and ability to identify and solve problems as they arise
• Experience working with SAP and exporting reports
• Possess strong mathematical aptitude and analytical skills
• Adaptable and able to thrive in an environment of change
• Self-starter, self-motivated
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities during peak workflow times and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Ability to present complex financial analysis to individuals with/without a finance background
• Proficient in MS Office with expert level skills in Excel
• Insurance industry an asset
• Effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: London or Winnipeg.

The base salary for this position is between $62,800 - $104,700 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact View email address on ca.workus.org . All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted .