Senior Financial Analyst

LifeWorks, Inc. • $86K — $136K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 7-10 years of progressive experience managing Finance Systems and associated processes.
  • Significant exposure to large-scale ERPs (Workday or SAP preferred).
  • 3-5 years of management experience with proven ability to influence across teams and guide through organizational change.
  • Strong understanding of data architecture and ETL processes.
  • Proficiency in English communication with ability to translate technical system decisions into clear financial impacts.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial operations and reporting, including month-end activities, reconciliations, KPI analysis, and variance explanations.
  • Drive continuous improvement through trend analysis, forecasting optimization, and process automation while ensuring policy adherence and risk mitigation.
  • Spearhead budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecasts aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Deliver strategic financial analysis to business unit leaders and provide executive-level insights implementing process improvements.
  • Support the development of a dedicated team member enrolled in the Financial Management Development Program.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan.
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both.
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs.
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve.
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Description

Be the Financial Voice Leaders Trust

Our team and what we'll accomplish together

In the Senior Financial Analyst role you would focus on driving excellence by elevating financial management practices across People & Culture (P&C) and Corporate Citizenship & Communications (CC&C), ensuring alignment with TELUS's overall financial strategy. A key priority is promoting transparency through enhanced financial accountability, providing leaders with the insights they need to make informed decisions. The position also emphasizes the importance of innovation by implementing innovative financial solutions that support departmental needs while maintaining consistency with corporate standards. Additionally, the role requires collaboration on cross-functional initiatives that enhance TELUS's financial performance and operational efficiency.

What you'll do

  • Lead the financial operations and reporting, including month-end activities, reconciliations, KPI analysis, and variance explanations
  • Drive continuous improvement through trend analysis, forecasting optimization, and process automation while ensuring policy adherence and risk mitigation
  • Spearhead budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecasts aligned with strategic objectives (including Triage, Annual Budget & Strat Check, and headcount forecasting)
  • Deliver strategic financial analysis to business unit leaders and serve as OpEx prime, providing executive-level insights and implementing process improvements
  • Support the development of a dedicated team member enrolled in the Financial Management Development Program and build financial capability across the team


Qualifications

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
  • 7-10 years of progressive experience managing Finance Systems and associated processes
  • Significant exposure to large-scale ERPs (Workday or SAP preferred)
  • 3-5 years of management experience with proven ability to influence across teams and guide through organizational change
  • Strong understanding of data architecture and ETL processes
  • Proficiency in English communication with ability to translate technical system decisions into clear financial impacts


Great-to-Haves

  • CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional accounting certification
  • Experience with Adaptive Planning or similar EPM tools


Salary Range: $86,000-$136,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise. TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:
  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
  • And much more ...


Job Type: This is for a current vacancy

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