Senior Financial Analyst

Job summary

The Senior Financial Analyst will lead monthly performance reviews, evaluate financial results against forecasts, and provide strategic decision support to senior leadership. They will also drive process improvements, develop automated reporting tools, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to tell the financial story.

Job details

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 looking for our next Senior Financial Analyst of Finance Business Partnering. This role works within a highly professional and strategically focused business partnering team reporting to the Manager, Finance Business Partnering. Come Join our Team! What you’ll do Report/prepare on financial performance for senior leadership reviews. Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts. Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization. Lead the monthly performance review discussions with Commercial SLT. Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support. Data mining/ stitching to help deep dive and tell the financial story. Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting. Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials. Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards. Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools. Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models. Work with key stakeholders across the organization (Pricing, Reserving, Underwriting & Claims etc.). Ad Hoc projects/analysis. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data query/data management tools is extremely helpful (Access, SQL, Business Objects). What you'll bring 3 - 5 years post-qualification financial analysis experience. This position demands a high level of independence, visibility, and communication. Therefore, effective communication skills are needed. Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a structured and controlled framework. Demonstrable understanding and strategic perspective on the insurance industry. Sound understanding of financial, strategic and performance management processes. Proven track record of working in a fast paced environment. A degree in Business (Finance, Economics, Accounting & Finance) or equivalent. CPA or considering pursuing a CPA. What you’ll get: The salary band for this position ranges from $85,000 – $90,000. 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. Hybrid flexible work model. 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. Employee discount on home and auto insurance (where applicable). 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. #LI-PS2 #LI-Hybrid

What you’ll do

The Senior Financial Analyst will lead monthly performance reviews, evaluate financial results against forecasts, and provide strategic decision support to senior leadership. They will also drive process improvements, develop automated reporting tools, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to tell the financial story.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5 years of post-qualification financial analysis experience and a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting. A CPA designation or active pursuit of one is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Annual bonus • Retirement savings • Share plan • Health benefits • Personal wellness • Volunteer opportunities • Career development opportunities • Professional development education support • Competitive vacation package • Corporate wellness programs • Employee discount on home and auto insurance

Listed skills

• SQL · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• data management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial analysis
• Financial forecasting
• Financial modeling
• Data mining
• Performance management
• Strategic planning
• Reporting
• Process improvement
• Microsoft Excel
• SQL
• Business Objects
• Communication skills
• Stakeholder management
• Accounting
• Data management
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Process Improvement
• Performance Review
• Dashboard
• Communication
• Performance Management
• Leadership
• Artificial Intelligence
• Economics
• Finance
• Equities
• Data Management
• Forecasting
• Effective Communication
• Financial Analysis
• Mental Health
• Financial Statements
• Microsoft Access
• Financial Modeling
• Underwriting
• Corporate Finance
• Decision Support Systems
• Business Partnering
• Disabilities
• Ad Hoc Reporting
• Insurance Industry
• Financial Forecasting
• Data Mining
• Business Objects Framework

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Analyst (General)
• Financial Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts