Financial Analyst (Toronto)

Financial Analyst (Toronto)

27 Oct
|
Sun Life
|
Toronto

27 Oct

Sun Life

Toronto

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.

The Group Benefits Financial Reporting & Analysis team is responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information to enable effective management decision-making. Reporting to the Manager, GB Reporting & Analysis, the Financial Analyst will prepare complex financial reports; understands accounting process and provides consolidated reports; identifies control gaps and resulting issues; manages or participates in projects. May have achieved a professional designation.

In this role, your primary responsibility will be to accurately maintain comprehensive internal management reports, which support decision-making. You will also assist in the development of the annual budget, quarterly forecast and variance analysis.

What will you do?

- Prepare, distribute comprehensive reporting templates to the business lines for the monthly, quarterly and annual planning processes (Key performance Indicators, Quarterly Financial Review and supporting documents).




- Analyze information reported by the business units.
- Consolidate business unit data, explain variance and draft commentaries.
- Prepare reporting packages presented in finance meetings.
- Validate Supplementary Financial Information prior to release.
- Compile rating agency surveys and Year-end Regulatory Reporting.
- Prepare ad-hoc analysis as required.

What do you need to succeed?

- University degree with major in Accounting or Finance
- 1-2 years financial analysis/accounting work experience
- Pursuit of CPA designation an asset
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to gather, synthesize, organize and report information
- Strong MS Office and excellent Excel skills
- Must be detail-oriented, well-organized with good communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure during critical reporting periods
- As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide

Assets :

- Working knowledge of MS Access




- Knowledge of financial services industry and/or insurance business processes and products

Notes/Unique Requirements :

- Overtime and flexible work hours may be required during peak reporting periods

What's in it for you?

- The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
- Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
- We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful setting. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential
- We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada
- We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health
- LI-MS

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range : 58,000/58 000 - 93,000/93 000

Job Category : Finance

Posting End Date : 25/01/2026

📌 Financial Analyst (Toronto)
🏢 Sun Life
📍 Toronto

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