Financial Analyst

About Symcor

Symcor enables secure data exchanges and supporting business processes, to help clients succeed in an evolving digital world. Trusted by Canada's largest institutions for over 25 years to support their digital transformations, Symcor aligns industry participants to solve common challenges in the most effective and efficient way. Our goal is for every employee to feel valued and accepted as part of the team and connected to Symcor and our values, fostering a sense of belonging. Symcor is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you need accommodation for the interview process, just let us know!
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The Opportunity

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our team! The Financial Analyst should have a knack for analyzing complex financial data, be highly motivated and detail oriented. This role will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing financial reports, and providing insights to aid in decision making. The ideal candidate must have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

This role is truly hybrid and doesn’t require any mandatory in office days, but we request that the applicant be able to travel to the site for company and team events.

About The Role:

• Prepare financial results and forecasts and analyze and interpret financial information
• Validate financial data for completeness and reasonability based on understanding of accounting principles and the assigned business unit.
• Prepare financial reports and interpret results, key performance indicators, and trends, and conduct variance analysis for review by other members of the finance team.
• Review actual/forecast P&L with respective Stakeholders/Management on a monthly basis.
• Execute monthly financial tracking processes and metrics to accurately manage P&L, or components of the P&L.
• Monitor project financial costs and balance sheet amounts.
• Facilitate the Management Review discussions to support financial decisions.
• Provide meaningful data and insights to support Senior Managers on a variety of projects and in developing Business Case Analysis for basic investment decisions.
• Assist in the development of the annual operating plan for the assigned client group.
• Provide support for the development and reporting of key performance indicators (KPI) for the group.
• Identify financial process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time.
• With full support from their respective client groups, prepare quarterly forecasts using assumptions and models provided by other more senior members of the finance team.
• Communicate the impact of business decisions by providing reports detailing costs and forecasts to the business unit leaders and management.
• Assist with research activities under the guidance of other members of the finance team.
• Report on management of capital, asset management and balance sheets, as required.
• Report and package financial information for both financial and non-financial management.
• Assist with month end and quarterly close processes, including journal entries, to ensure completeness and accuracy of results reporting.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management reports and packages, including variance and trends analysis for review by more senior members of the finance team.
• Assist in preparation of Quarterly Business Review documents.
• Remain apprised of changes in accounting standards/policies to flag potential issues for resolution and, depending on the complexity, participate in resolution.

What You Need To Succeed:

Education:

• Completion of College diploma/Undergraduate Degree in accounting, financial management or business administration or other relevant discipline and/or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Working towards a recognized accounting designation such as CPA.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience as a Financial Analyst
• System skills that include advanced Excel and Access, including creation of macros.
• Experience with computerized financial reporting systems and analytical tools including Oracle, ADI etc.
• Experience with Corporate Performance Management Systems is an asset.

Skill requirements:

• A solid accounting framework is required to ensure that any assumptions made are reasonable and that accurate information is provided to clients that respect established policies and practices.
• Requires excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills and good presentation skills.
• Must have the ability to organize and prioritize work while meeting stringent deadlines.

What’s In It For You

At Symcor, we define our success by what we help others achieve. We were created to support our clients and, through our products, services, and solutions, protect and strengthen their brands. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program that includes a competitive compensation package, flexible benefits and time away options, retirement and savings plans and a commitment to your overall health and well-being through our myWell-being program.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Opportunities to do challenging work and progressively take on greater accountabilities for growth.
• We foster an inclusive atmosphere of One Symcor with our philosophy of +1 Unique You®, we harness each employee’s uniqueness, different skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to contribute to mutual success. It is the diversity of our people and the inclusive environment that has been and will always be key to Symcor’s success.

Symcor is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Upon request, we will provide accommodation for candidates.