Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Toronto, Canada (Hybrid)
We give you a world of potential
In this position, you’ll be based in the Toronto office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex .
Computershare is renowned for its expertise in data management, high volume transaction processing, payments and communications. Many of the world’s leading organizations use these core competencies to help maximize the value of relationships with their investors, employees, creditors, members and customers.
Our vision is to leverage our global network, specialized technology, local and global financial markets expertise and unsurpassed service levels to keep Computershare at the forefront of the industry. As the perfect partner for organizations seeking consolidated tailored solutions and superior service, we constantly strive to widen the gap in quality between us and our competitors.
The Finance function is responsible for providing transactional accounting services, treasury, financial planning, analysis, reporting and commercial finance support to all business units and functions throughout Computershare, across all global locations.
This position will be an integral part of the Commercial Finance team and will report to a Senior Finance Data Analyst.
A role you will love
Reporting to the Senior Finance Data Analyst; the Finance Data Analyst will play a key role in producing, consolidating and interpreting analysis based on data from a variety of sources.
They will contribute towards maintaining, delivering and improving analytical processes that support senior management by providing clear insights to inform decisions and drive the future long-term performance of the business.
The role involves managing and analyzing large sets of financial and non-financial data including volume, pricing and customer data across multiple geographies and seeking to establish trends and ways in which we can improve our financial and business planning and decisions.
- Use a variety of internal and external data sources to undertake a broad range of analyses covering key aspects of our business. Examples include:
- Customer Analysis – pricing, profitability, cross selling, single view, impact of M&A involving our clients
- Product analysis – volumes, pricing, profitability, viability of new launches
- Competitor Analysis – CPU differentiation, SWOT analysis, opportunities for competitive advantage
- Cost analysis – workforce efficiency / productivity, identify and measure factors which drive cost into our business, discretionary spend effectiveness e.g. marketing, consulting.
- Investment analysis – appraise software development proposals or other projects to maximise returns
- Review month end and forecast commentary provided by FP&A and identify items or variances requiring deeper analysis. Carry out such analysis
- Support M&A projects where modelling or analysis is required.
- Establish the most appropriate data sources on which to base our analyses
- Create and maintain financial models to facilitate the above analyses as well as ‘what if scenarios’ and sensitivities.
- Interpret the completed analysis and identify the key findings, such that we can answer the crucial question of ‘so what?’
- Take the findings and conclusions from analysis performed and
- Present recommendations to the Lead Business Partner and / or the relevant business manager.
- Identify and communicate potential business improvements
- Input to the budget / forecast / 5YP processes to improve our financial planning
- For new initiatives, products or investments, track actual performance against original analysis / modelling.
- Recommend ways in which analysis can be standardised and simplified across regions and business units in order to deliver more efficiently
What will you bring to the role?
We are a global business with an entrepreneurial spirit, and we are proud of that. What that comes with is a fast-paced environment and lots of change so you will be resilient in nature and able to adapt quickly and embrace the pace of change we often work under.
Key skills desired for the role include:
Required:
- Minimum 2 years of financial and analytical experience.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a discipline requiring numeracy, problem solving or analytical thinking. For example economics, statistics, engineering, computer science, data science, business analytics, finance/accounting
- Experience in data management and data analysis in relational database and in the latest 3rd party data analytic software
- Experience of financial and non-financial analysis, ideally within a professional services, financial services or Fintech environment
- Good experience of quantitative and qualitative analysis and modelling using complex data from multiple sources
- Strong modelling and database skills required.
Preferred:
- CFA or appetite to study for CFA qualification would be encouraged
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or local equivalent) would also be relevant
- Master’s degree in a quantitative field or relevant field
- Experience with visualization software such as Tableau or business intelligent tools
- Experience with multiple AI/ML Algorithms, C++ or Java
- ERP (Oracle, SAP, Workday, other) experience
- Strong Python skills (pandas, matplotlib, seaborn, numpy), SQL (SSMS, SSRS), MySQL, PowerBI, data warehousing and data management principles, statistical programming, data visualization, Microsoft 365
- Understanding and experience building APIs is a plus
Rewards designed for you
Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. At Computershare, you’ll find new friendships, a strong sense of belonging and an inclusive culture that appreciates and recognises individual contributions.
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future
And more . Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub .
About Computershare
Welcome to a world of potential
Computershare can genuinely be considered an Australian success story. From modest beginnings in 1978, we have become the recognised global leader in our field, employing over 12,000 people in around 90 offices worldwide.
Our success can be attributed to many factors, not least of which is our ability to attract and retain high calibre employees. With a strong focus on delivering certainty, ingenuity and advantage to our clients, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit and an enterprise-wide commitment to service excellence.
Our diverse portfolio of services and products across our entire group of companies, offers the opportunity to expand your skills, experience and responsibilities across a range of industries both locally and internationally. Opening up a world of potential for you.
If you are looking for that first step or next step in your career, we encourage you to visit careers.computershare.com, or please explore the rest of this site for more information about our business, culture and values.
Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Toronto, Canada (Hybrid)
We give you a world of potential
In this position, you’ll be based in the Toronto office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex .
Computershare is renowned for its expertise in data management, high volume transaction processing, payments and communications. Many of the world’s leading organizations use these core competencies to help maximize the value of relationships with their investors, employees, creditors, members and customers.
Our vision is to leverage our global network, specialized technology, local and global financial markets expertise and unsurpassed service levels to keep Computershare at the forefront of the industry. As the perfect partner for organizations seeking consolidated tailored solutions and superior service, we constantly strive to widen the gap in quality between us and our competitors.
The Finance function is responsible for providing transactional accounting services, treasury, financial planning, analysis, reporting and commercial finance support to all business units and functions throughout Computershare, across all global locations.
This position will be an integral part of the Commercial Finance team and will report to a Senior Finance Data Analyst.
A role you will love
Reporting to the Senior Finance Data Analyst; the Finance Data Analyst will play a key role in producing, consolidating and interpreting analysis based on data from a variety of sources.
They will contribute towards maintaining, delivering and improving analytical processes that support senior management by providing clear insights to inform decisions and drive the future long-term performance of the business.
The role involves managing and analyzing large sets of financial and non-financial data including volume, pricing and customer data across multiple geographies and seeking to establish trends and ways in which we can improve our financial and business planning and decisions.
- Use a variety of internal and external data sources to undertake a broad range of analyses covering key aspects of our business. Examples include:
- Customer Analysis – pricing, profitability, cross selling, single view, impact of M&A involving our clients
- Product analysis – volumes, pricing, profitability, viability of new launches
- Competitor Analysis – CPU differentiation, SWOT analysis, opportunities for competitive advantage
- Cost analysis – workforce efficiency / productivity, identify and measure factors which drive cost into our business, discretionary spend effectiveness e.g. marketing, consulting.
- Investment analysis – appraise software development proposals or other projects to maximise returns
- Review month end and forecast commentary provided by FP&A and identify items or variances requiring deeper analysis. Carry out such analysis
- Support M&A projects where modelling or analysis is required.
- Establish the most appropriate data sources on which to base our analyses
- Create and maintain financial models to facilitate the above analyses as well as ‘what if scenarios’ and sensitivities.
- Interpret the completed analysis and identify the key findings, such that we can answer the crucial question of ‘so what?’
- Take the findings and conclusions from analysis performed and
- Present recommendations to the Lead Business Partner and / or the relevant business manager.
- Identify and communicate potential business improvements
- Input to the budget / forecast / 5YP processes to improve our financial planning
- For new initiatives, products or investments, track actual performance against original analysis / modelling.
- Recommend ways in which analysis can be standardised and simplified across regions and business units in order to deliver more efficiently
What will you bring to the role?
We are a global business with an entrepreneurial spirit, and we are proud of that. What that comes with is a fast-paced environment and lots of change so you will be resilient in nature and able to adapt quickly and embrace the pace of change we often work under.
Key skills desired for the role include:
Required:
- Minimum 2 years of financial and analytical experience.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a discipline requiring numeracy, problem solving or analytical thinking. For example economics, statistics, engineering, computer science, data science, business analytics, finance/accounting
- Experience in data management and data analysis in relational database and in the latest 3rd party data analytic software
- Experience of financial and non-financial analysis, ideally within a professional services, financial services or Fintech environment
- Good experience of quantitative and qualitative analysis and modelling using complex data from multiple sources
- Strong modelling and database skills required.
Preferred:
- CFA or appetite to study for CFA qualification would be encouraged
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or local equivalent) would also be relevant
- Master’s degree in a quantitative field or relevant field
- Experience with visualization software such as Tableau or business intelligent tools
- Experience with multiple AI/ML Algorithms, C++ or Java
- ERP (Oracle, SAP, Workday, other) experience
- Strong Python skills (pandas, matplotlib, seaborn, numpy), SQL (SSMS, SSRS), MySQL, PowerBI, data warehousing and data management principles, statistical programming, data visualization, Microsoft 365
- Understanding and experience building APIs is a plus
Rewards designed for you
Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. At Computershare, you’ll find new friendships, a strong sense of belonging and an inclusive culture that appreciates and recognises individual contributions.
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future
And more . Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub .
About Computershare
Welcome to a world of potential
Computershare can genuinely be considered an Australian success story. From modest beginnings in 1978, we have become the recognised global leader in our field, employing over 12,000 people in around 90 offices worldwide.
Our success can be attributed to many factors, not least of which is our ability to attract and retain high calibre employees. With a strong focus on delivering certainty, ingenuity and advantage to our clients, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit and an enterprise-wide commitment to service excellence.
Our diverse portfolio of services and products across our entire group of companies, offers the opportunity to expand your skills, experience and responsibilities across a range of industries both locally and internationally. Opening up a world of potential for you.
If you are looking for that first step or next step in your career, we encourage you to visit careers.computershare.com, or please explore the rest of this site for more information about our business, culture and values.