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Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

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In-Office
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Senior level
In-Office
3 Locations
Senior level
The Senior Financial Analyst will support financial planning and analysis by creating models, analyzing financial performance, and collaborating with teams to ensure accurate reporting.
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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 currently hiring for a Senior Financial Analyst role within our highly professional and strategically focused business partnering team, reporting to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager. Working with the end state in mind is conceptual in approach and can assist in managing the full spectrum of strategic/financial activities. Supports FP&A in cross-functional knowledge integration from various enabling areas.

What you'll do

  • Understands key financial and operational performance drivers and helps integrate them consistently into our business management reporting processes

  • Develop detailed financial models to evaluate the potential return on investment (ROI) and cost-benefit analysis for projects

  • Work closely with the accounting and Pricing teams to ensure accurate reporting.

  • Support the development/refinement of appropriate efficiency metrics, dashboards and financial/non-financial KPIs to enable effective performance management

  • Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements

  • Prepare financial performance reporting for monthly leadership reviews. Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts

  • Manage and analyze information that is predictive and useful

What you'll bring:

  • BA, BS, or B.Com degree required (Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics)

  • Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required

  • 3+ years of business finance or other relevant experience (Financial Services of P&C Insurance experience considered an asset)

  • Advanced proficiency with Excel formulas and functions is required. Also willing to independently search for efficient alternatives to build effective Excel models

  • Strong analytical and data gathering skills

  • Great communication skills with a variety of business partners

What you'll get

  • The salary band for this position ranges from $75,000.00 to $90,000.00. 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

  • 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

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.

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