Senior Financial Analyst

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst Job Description
We are seeking an experienced finance professional to provide strategic and operational support during a critical period of finance transformation. This role involves working directly with the CFO, Finance Leadership Team, and Project Manager to maintain day-to-day finance operations while supporting key transformation initiatives. This position is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys balancing operational responsibilities with transformation-related work.
Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Analyze balance sheet and income statement fluctuations.
- Prepare financial statements and management reporting packages.
- Maintain audit-ready supporting documentation.
- Support internal and external audit requirements.
- Support OSFI and other regulatory reporting activities.
- Prepare reporting schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Assist in the completion and review of regulatory filings.
- Ensure reporting accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assist with IFRS 17-related process enhancements and implementation activities.
- Support testing, controls validation, data verification, and user acceptance testing.
- Participate in finance systems and process improvement initiatives.
- Provide analysis and subject matter support for transformation projects.
- Contribute to future ERP, reporting, and finance system implementations.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Support development of financial models and analytical reporting.
- Perform variance analysis and provide business insights.
- Assist with management presentations and executive reporting.
- Provide coverage for finance managers and key contributors participating in transformation projects.
- Take ownership of critical finance processes as required.
- Help reduce workload across the finance team during peak periods and project milestones.
- Quickly adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
Essential Skills
- 5-8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Experience within Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance is required.
- Strong forecasting, financial reporting, and regulatory reporting skills.
- Proficiency in month-end and quarter-end close processes.
- Experience in FP&A, accounting, financial analysis, and budgeting.
- Strong general ledger and reconciliation skills.
- Proven experience in variance analysis and internal controls.
- Demonstrated process improvement capabilities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- CPA designation is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, and other financial systems.
- Strong leadership and integration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership and initiative.
- Proven collaboration and communication skills.
- Experience with transformation and governance initiatives.
Work Environment
This role follows a hybrid work model with a requirement of 3 days per week in the office, totaling 37.5 hours a week. The office is located in Toronto. The finance team operates in a small, collaborative, and highly visible environment, where team members work closely with the CFO and contribute across multiple areas of finance. The culture is hands-on, with an emphasis on adaptability, strong communication, and a willingness to 'roll up your sleeves' wherever support is needed. Given the ongoing finance transformation initiatives, the ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating changing priorities, working independently, and partnering across accounting, reporting, FP&A, and project teams to drive results.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Toronto, ON.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Toronto,ON.

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