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.

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 Vice President of Commercial Performance & Finance Business Partnering.

Does this sound like your next role? Read on!

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 build 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 operational improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards
• Increase efficiency by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
• Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation crafting forecasts and models
• Work with key collaborators 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 advantageous (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 or equivalent experience in Business (Finance, Economics, Accounting & Finance) or equivalent.
• CPA or considering pursuing a CPA.

What you’ll get:

• 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

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

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