Job Posting: Financial Analyst I (BCAA)

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Summary

Experience Required

  • 2+ years of experience in financial, marketing, or operational analysis
  • Financial analysis and project management experience
  • Experience with large, complex projects across multiple areas/divisions

Status: Full Time

Primary Location: Burnaby, BC

Salary: not listed

Work Style: Hybrid role

Requisition ID: REQ-3549


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Analyst I (Hybrid)

Summary:

The Analyst I is responsible for modeling and analysis for various divisions within the organization and liaising with various stakeholders. This individual is responsible for identifying and analyzing critical trends and opportunities, developing thorough solutions, and presenting them to leadership. The Analyst I will also support the other revenue products during times of absence.

Responsibilities

Budget Oversight

  • Along with the Manager, FP&A will support the end-to-end revenue budget process for the assigned portfolio
  • Analyze product integration to ensure forecasts align across all products
  • Manage the implementation of forecasting models into IBM Cognos

Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting

  • Provide financial modeling support for assigned portfolio through the preparation of budgets, forecasts, project plans, and related scenario analysis
  • Develop models to assist with revenue and expense projections
  • Review budgets and forecasts for accuracy and reasonableness
  • Provide support in the area of Divisional/Business Unit planning, budgeting and business case development.
  • Monitor and make recommendations for improvement to the budgeting/planning process
  • Provide commentary on month end financial performance for these products

Financial & Non-Financial Analysis

  • Identify and investigate variances in company/division/product performance
  • Maintain and proactively improve forecasting and tracking models for marketing/sales areas
  • Research external sources (industry organizations, government) for information to assist analysis and comparison
  • Interpret and analyze structured business problems and queries – communicate results and provide recommendations for action where appropriate
  • Formulate and execute test scenarios and models to test the possible outcomes of proposed courses of action
  • Turn analysis into concrete solutions implementable immediately by various teams
  • Present analysis, conclusions and recommendations in a variety of formats – orally, in written form, or presentation – as required

Senior Leadership Communication

  • Present analysis and insights on products to ST and ET
  • Provide a monthly update on ERS at meetings with senior executives

Scope:

  • Operating Budget: None
  • Capital Budget: None
  • Limits of Authority: None
  • Personnel: None

Relationships:

  • Reports to: Assistant Manager, Finance
  • Reporting Team: None
  • Other: Various team members and Managers across all departments, other areas of the Finance Division.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, or Economics, or equivalent with emphasis on quantitative analysis and methods

Experience: 2 years of experience in Financial, Marketing, or Operational Analysis

Other Skills:

  • Highly organized with demonstrated problem solving and decision making ability
  • Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills – able to present to non-experts at both the management and non-management levels
  • Excellent knowledge of analytical tools (spreadsheets, relational databases, and statistical packages) as well as advanced proficiency with standard productivity software (word processing, presentations, email)
  • High level of proficiency in statistical analysis, research, data mining, and data querying
  • Proven ability to effectively handle and prioritize multiple and complex projects, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Financial analysis experience
  • Project management experience
  • Experience with large, complex projects across multiple areas/divisions
  • Previous experience in an insurance or other financial institution

Internal Applicants: Please note that the internal posting closes on January 6, 2023 and the role is a Grade 11 position.

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