You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world. Job DescriptionSun Life Canada’s Operations Expense Management function provides first line of defense support to its business partners as well as consolidation, analytics and reporting of the business’ expenses on a monthly and quarterly basis. As part of a dynamic team of Finance professionals, the Senior Financial Analyst will assist in furthering the financial planning and analysis agenda with a robust focus on detailed planning and variance analysis, creating and maintaining financial models, understanding key cost drivers and influencing people in the organization to optimize operational expenditures. This role will be part of the critical transformation of Finance from purely a reporting and planning function to a Trusted Financial Advisor to the business.



What will you do?Reporting & AnalysisHands on role that builds and improves financial models/processes to support monthly and quarterly reporting Analyze expense trends to drive management action to optimize operating expenses Utilize data driven models to report outcomes for financial and non-financial metrics including value added commentary and insights PlanningSupport the expense budgeting, forecasting, strategic plan and annual plan process Demonstrated ability to develop expense roll forwards from cycle to cycle Finance TransformationAbility to recognize and implement continuous improvements Ability to document financial models and processes to enable repeatable and sustainable processes OtherBuild strong partnerships with business leaders and become a trusted financial advisor Lead/support ad hoc financial analysis/consulting as required (e.G. expense studies, cost benefit analysis etc.) Understand, and be able to explain to business partners, common charges and Sun Life expense management process What do you need to succeed?5+ years of financial planning, reporting and analysis experience (budgeting, expense management and variance analysis); preferably in FinancialServices Financial designation with strong preference for CPA or MBA with commensurate experience Proficient in MS Office Suite – Excel (pivot tables, V-looks up), Word, PowerPoint Exceptional communication skills,



both written and verbal Experience building executive-level presentation and content Analytical thinking - designs/orchestrates use of financial and business analytics for decision making Strong relationship management skills with a focus on client orientation; including excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) Strong prioritization and organization skills -- capable of meeting deadlines in a fast paced, high-performance setting Preferred SkillsExperience of various data management tools (i.E. Tableau, Python, Hyperion, etc.) Results oriented and critical thinking – high sense of ownership Capable of distilling complex concepts into simple key messages and insights Curious mindset and comfortable with ambiguity and change Problem solving skills with curiosity for root cause analysis to identify key levers of financial and operational performance Unique RequirementsSome overtime will be required during peak reporting periods What's in it for you?Hybrid work environment A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture 20 vacation days per year Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial Salary Range80,000/80 000 - 128,000/128 000 Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Financial Analyst - C$80,000 - C$128,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Sun Life
📍 Toronto