Financial Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
We are hiring for this position out of our Vancouver office. Successful candidates who apply outside of this area will be expected to relocate and reside in a location that is within a commutable distance.
About the role:
The Financial Analyst plays a critical role in supporting Peoples Group’s financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function. This role is responsible for preparing financial reports, conducting variance analysis, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and contributing to strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
About the day-to-day:
- Prepare assigned financial and management reporting, and develop new reports as needed.
- Conduct forecasts and variance analyses, comparing financial results to plan and forecast, identifying variances and drivers, and explaining results.
- Assist in the annual and ongoing budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Perform decision support analysis and reporting for emerging opportunities or business needs.
- Support ad hoc research, financial modeling, and analysis for regulatory or strategic purposes.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including enhancements to financial planning systems.
- Participate in special projects as assigned.
- Present findings and recommendations to functional teams, management, and executives.
About the qualifications:
- Designated accountant (CPA or equivalent) or CFA designation is an asset.
- 1–3 years of progressive experience in FP&A or financial analysis.
- Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills.
- Experience with variance analysis and decision support reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience using Adaptive Planning is an asset.
- High standards of accuracy, precision, and attention to detail.
- Proven analytical thinker and creative problem solver with a strategic mindset.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels and functions.
- Comfortable presenting complex financial information to non-finance audiences.
- Strong ownership, accountability, and ability to work independently with limited direction.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
About us:
Peoples Group is a boutique financial institution with offices located in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal that has been in the Canadian marketplace for over 35 years. Our mission is to exceed our customers' expectations by providing exceptional customer service backed by extensive product knowledge and experience.
Our culture here at Peoples Group is formed by our values: Trustworthy, Creative, Willing. We believe people don't choose a company to work for, they choose a company to join. We prioritize risk-based practices and procedures in order to remain risk intelligent and compliant. We value people, building relationships, and focusing on strengths; we execute with passion.
About the work environment:
Peoples Group offers a flexible and hybrid work environment. In this role you will work a combination of in-office and remotely from home. Typically, you'll be working regular business hours, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm with flexibility around start/end times.
We offer:
- A hybrid work environment, enabling you to balance your personal and professional life seamlessly.
- Competitive salaries, profit sharing, RRSP matching and benefits from day one.
- Generous paid time off to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- A strengths-based approach, ensuring we work together more effectively.
- A commitment to your well-being in five key areas: Financial, Physical, Social, Career, and Community.
Hiring process:
If your application is selected, you will be invited for a first interview with one of our Talent Acquisition Business Partners. Depending on the role, interviews may be conducted virtually or in-person. The hiring team will communicate any in-person requirements throughout the process.
Compensation:
Peoples Group is pleased to offer employees a competitive annual salary plus a discretionary profit share opportunity. Salary for this position will vary between $70,000 and $75,000 per year, depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience that the chosen candidate possesses.
NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Peoples Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
We value and celebrate individuality while fostering an inclusive workplace for everyone. If there's any way we can support or accommodate you during the selection process, please don't hesitate to let us know.
About Peoples Group
Peoples Group has been providing a tailored suite of financial solutions and delivering world-class customer interactions, since 1985. Over the years, we’ve thoughtfully expanded our product and service offerings based on customer needs. We expect to continue this successful journey in the years to come. We have grown substantial market share in the insured commercial lending space and are the leading issuer of prepaid payment cards in Canada, as well as an innovative merchant acquirer. We are an entrepreneurial organization that excels at customizing solutions to fit the needs of our clients. As a trusted partner of many fintechs, we have a proven track record of providing tools and guidance so they can realize their success.
Today, Peoples Group has 455+ employees and operates nationally in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal. Our success comes from our employees who bring our vision and values to life. By valuing people, building relationships, and focusing on strengths, we execute with passion.
And we mean it. We live our vision and values every day by being Trustworthy, Willing, Creative. What does this look like? We believe everyone has strengths that make them unique and are their greatest opportunity for success. We focus on strengths, the strength of our employees, the strength of our customers and build from there.
Focusing on strengths allows our company to be best positioned to build on our other two values: Relationship Building and Passionate Execution. Working at Peoples has a community feeling, where people care about each other and display pride in their work. At Peoples, every employee, at all locations and levels, is empowered to make an impact and contribute ideas.
Financial Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
We are hiring for this position out of our Vancouver office. Successful candidates who apply outside of this area will be expected to relocate and reside in a location that is within a commutable distance.
About the role:
The Financial Analyst plays a critical role in supporting Peoples Group’s financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function. This role is responsible for preparing financial reports, conducting variance analysis, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and contributing to strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
About the day-to-day:
- Prepare assigned financial and management reporting, and develop new reports as needed.
- Conduct forecasts and variance analyses, comparing financial results to plan and forecast, identifying variances and drivers, and explaining results.
- Assist in the annual and ongoing budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Perform decision support analysis and reporting for emerging opportunities or business needs.
- Support ad hoc research, financial modeling, and analysis for regulatory or strategic purposes.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including enhancements to financial planning systems.
- Participate in special projects as assigned.
- Present findings and recommendations to functional teams, management, and executives.
About the qualifications:
- Designated accountant (CPA or equivalent) or CFA designation is an asset.
- 1–3 years of progressive experience in FP&A or financial analysis.
- Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills.
- Experience with variance analysis and decision support reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience using Adaptive Planning is an asset.
- High standards of accuracy, precision, and attention to detail.
- Proven analytical thinker and creative problem solver with a strategic mindset.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels and functions.
- Comfortable presenting complex financial information to non-finance audiences.
- Strong ownership, accountability, and ability to work independently with limited direction.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
About us:
Peoples Group is a boutique financial institution with offices located in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal that has been in the Canadian marketplace for over 35 years. Our mission is to exceed our customers' expectations by providing exceptional customer service backed by extensive product knowledge and experience.
Our culture here at Peoples Group is formed by our values: Trustworthy, Creative, Willing. We believe people don't choose a company to work for, they choose a company to join. We prioritize risk-based practices and procedures in order to remain risk intelligent and compliant. We value people, building relationships, and focusing on strengths; we execute with passion.
About the work environment:
Peoples Group offers a flexible and hybrid work environment. In this role you will work a combination of in-office and remotely from home. Typically, you'll be working regular business hours, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm with flexibility around start/end times.
We offer:
- A hybrid work environment, enabling you to balance your personal and professional life seamlessly.
- Competitive salaries, profit sharing, RRSP matching and benefits from day one.
- Generous paid time off to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- A strengths-based approach, ensuring we work together more effectively.
- A commitment to your well-being in five key areas: Financial, Physical, Social, Career, and Community.
Hiring process:
If your application is selected, you will be invited for a first interview with one of our Talent Acquisition Business Partners. Depending on the role, interviews may be conducted virtually or in-person. The hiring team will communicate any in-person requirements throughout the process.
Compensation:
Peoples Group is pleased to offer employees a competitive annual salary plus a discretionary profit share opportunity. Salary for this position will vary between $70,000 and $75,000 per year, depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience that the chosen candidate possesses.
NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Peoples Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
We value and celebrate individuality while fostering an inclusive workplace for everyone. If there's any way we can support or accommodate you during the selection process, please don't hesitate to let us know.
About Peoples Group
Peoples Group has been providing a tailored suite of financial solutions and delivering world-class customer interactions, since 1985. Over the years, we’ve thoughtfully expanded our product and service offerings based on customer needs. We expect to continue this successful journey in the years to come. We have grown substantial market share in the insured commercial lending space and are the leading issuer of prepaid payment cards in Canada, as well as an innovative merchant acquirer. We are an entrepreneurial organization that excels at customizing solutions to fit the needs of our clients. As a trusted partner of many fintechs, we have a proven track record of providing tools and guidance so they can realize their success.
Today, Peoples Group has 455+ employees and operates nationally in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal. Our success comes from our employees who bring our vision and values to life. By valuing people, building relationships, and focusing on strengths, we execute with passion.
And we mean it. We live our vision and values every day by being Trustworthy, Willing, Creative. What does this look like? We believe everyone has strengths that make them unique and are their greatest opportunity for success. We focus on strengths, the strength of our employees, the strength of our customers and build from there.
Focusing on strengths allows our company to be best positioned to build on our other two values: Relationship Building and Passionate Execution. Working at Peoples has a community feeling, where people care about each other and display pride in their work. At Peoples, every employee, at all locations and levels, is empowered to make an impact and contribute ideas.