Co-operators

Financial Analyst

Co-operators$60K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a business-related field
  • Additional studies in business or accounting preferred
  • Enrolment or completion of CA, CGA, or CMA designation
  • 2 to 3 years of financial analysis experience
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate financial performance and analyze key performance drivers
  • Investigate performance outcomes and recommend improvements
  • Prepare and analyze business cases for decision making
  • Research trends and partner with internal teams for insights
  • Deliver clear presentations with actionable recommendations
  • Participate in improving departmental processes for efficiency

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities and contributions valued
  • Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Holistic wellness support for employees
  • Engagement in community-focused initiatives
Full Job Description
Company: Sovereign Insurance
Department: Decision Support
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: This role operates in English.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Analysis and Reporting, the Financial Analyst will create and protect value by supporting internal reporting, planning and analysis. You will provide insight into financial modeling, data interpretation and performance drivers to support informed decisions. You will work closely with Decision Support, IT and Financial Reporting teams and contribute to monthly and quarterly board reporting, financial planning activities and special projects.

How you will create impact:

  • Evaluating financial performance by assessing business results, applying insight into key performance drivers, analyzing risk and return, and supporting the development of budgets, forecasts and multi year plans.
  • Investigating performance outcomes by probing business partners to identify root causes and recommending actions that improve financial results.
  • Preparing and analyzing business cases using standard templates to support clear and informed decision making.
  • Researching best practices and assessing competitive, economic and regulatory trends, partnering with internal teams to translate insights into practical business context.
  • Delivering clear presentations that use appropriate tools and visuals to interpret high level information and articulate feasible alternatives and recommended actions.
  • Participating in the development, documentation and improvement of departmental processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and consistency.


To join our team:

  • Post secondary education with a bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
  • Additional post secondary studies in business or accounting that strengthen financial knowledge.
  • Enrolment in or completion of a CA, CGA or CMA designation program.
  • 2 to 3 years of financial analysis experience with the ability to perform detail oriented analytical work.


How you will succeed:

  • You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
  • You ensure your day to day actions are in harmony with the company's purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
  • You are open and adaptable to changing conditions with a natural curiosity to explore and try new approaches.
  • You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.


What you need to know:

  • Extended work hours, including weekends, may be required during peak periods.
  • Detail oriented work that requires a high degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.
  • This position will operate on a hybrid work posture which will require an in-office presence of at least twice a week.


What's in it for you?

  • Room to grow with confidence - build your career, contribute your ideas, and see the impact of your work.
  • A culture that values you - inclusive, collaborative, and respectful, where different perspectives are encouraged and heard.
  • Rewards that recognize you and the work you do - competitive salary and variable compensation, benefits and pension, paid time off, development and recognition programs.
  • Support for your well-being - a holistic approach to physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.
  • Pride in purpose - being part of a Canadian organization dedicated to protecting Canadian businesses and the communities they serve while giving back through volunteering, donations, and national initiatives that help build a more sustainable future.


Expected salary/hourly range $60,574- $100,956

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Sovereign in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.

About Co-operators

Co-operators provides auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance, commercial insurance, farm insurance, and group insurance, as well as investment products and property development. They provide travel-related insurance products, hospital and medical coverage, accidental death and dismemberment, vehicle replacement, and hospital and medical coverage insurance.

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