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Financial Analyst

Wealthsimple25 days ago
Remote
Remote (Canada)
Mid Level

Top Benefits

Retirement savings matching plan through Wealthsimple Work
Company equity for full-time employees
Access to Premium Client perks, including personal finance learning & advice and a boosted interest rate on deposits

About the role

Who you are

  • We're looking for talented people who keep it simple and value collaboration and humility as we continue to create inclusive and high-performing teams where people can be inspired to do their best work
  • 1-3 years of experience in a financial or analytical role (FP&A experience is an asset)
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail; proficient in Excel (or Google Sheets) and PowerPoint (or Google Slides). Experience with financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Insights) is a plus
  • Experience with pulling & analyzing data; developing financial modeling skills
  • Familiarity with SQL and the ability to build basic queries to support analysis is a strong asset
  • Prior experience working in or with financial institutions (e.g., banks, brokerages, or FinTechs) is considered an advantage
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-growing, dynamic environment
  • A passion for understanding business processes and contributing to problem-solving
  • A curious nature; if something seems off, flag it for investigation and assist in understanding the issue
  • Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work collaboratively with team members; able to communicate effectively
  • Good communication skills, including clear writing and the ability to present data effectively. Supports in conveying the story behind the numbers
  • Openness to new ways of doing things and an interest in continuous improvement and supporting automation efforts
  • Eager to learn, contributes ideas, and shows initiative in completing assigned tasks
  • Honesty/integrity - Doesn't cut corners; does what is right

What the job involves

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of the annual budget, quarterly re-forecasts and monthly rolling forecasts, supporting the streamlining of the budgeting process
  • Work with business units and Finance teams to gather inputs for monthly, quarterly, and annual expense forecasts
  • Perform variance analysis on actuals to forecast and assist in identifying key drivers for review with senior team members
  • Support the financial reporting team during month-end close by preparing data and reconciliations for accuracy and completeness of information
  • Assist in the preparation of materials for external board reporting and other deliverables
  • Provide assistance on ad-hoc projects

The application process

  • Please submit your application by August 8th to be considered

Benefits

  • Retirement savings matching plan through Wealthsimple Work
  • Company equity for full-time employees
  • Access to Premium Client perks, including personal finance learning & advice and a boosted interest rate on deposits
  • Paid parental leave (6 months topped up to 100% of salary)
  • 20 vacation days per year
  • 90 Days Away program
  • Top-tier health benefits
  • Life & disability insurance
  • Generous sick and mental health days
  • Employee resource plan including services like RMT, psychology, and physiotherapy
  • Up to $5,000 per year for mental health supports
  • Gender Affirmation benefits
  • Up to $1,500 per year for professional development
  • Up to $1,500 per year for wellness and home office expenses
  • Employee resource groups
  • Social impact hours

About Wealthsimple

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