THE ROLEThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of high performing professionals and make a significant impact. Reporting to the Associate Director, Finance Operations, the Analyst will be responsible for delivering support across various areas of Finance Operations. You will play a crucial role in providing analytical and operational support, driving continuous process improvement, and innovating Pension Finance processes within our dynamic Finance Operations team, while also supporting key procurement and vendor management activities that are critical to ensuring effective vendor oversight and operational efficiency. This role requires collaboration with members of UPP’s Cash Operations and Pension Services teams, and the individual will be expected to establish close working relationships with key stakeholders.This role is based in downtown Toronto in a hybrid work environment, allowing employees the flexibility to work remotely and in office (minimum two days per week in office).SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIESProcurement and Vendor ManagementAssist in the management of procurement requests and tracking of procurement status to ensure efficient and timely processing.Assist in maintaining and monitoring vendor arrangement repository to reflect relevant informationReview and continuously enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and organizational priorities.Assist in system implementation and data migration.Support ad-hoc tasks.Pension FinancePrepare reconciliation of pension contribution and benefit payments by Employer ensuring that the records of pension contributions, payments, and balances are accurate and consistent across different systems and reports.Investigate discrepancies and make necessary corrections and timely adjustments to rectify by working closely with the Pension Operations team.Ensure contributions are received on time by maintaining accurate remittance schedules and closely monitoring incoming funds by working closely with the Cash Operations team.Maintain contribution and benefit payment cash flow tracking to support accurate reporting and effective liquidity management.Perform bank reconciliation for pension bank account.Prepare schedules for external audits and financial statements,



ensuring that all pension records are accurate and up to date.Assist with the implementation and testing of recent pension finance processes.Accounts Payable AnalyticsAssist with the processing of vendor bills and investment invoices as well as data analysis.Conduct vendor validation procedures on incoming third party vendors in accordance with organizational standardsAssist in the automation within accounts payable and expense reimbursement processes.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.Solid proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint and familiarity with using these tools to build dashboards and presentation packagesWorking towards to a professional accounting designation, e.G. CPA, would be an asset.At least 2 years of experience, including professional and/or relevant internship experience.Previous experience working in supply chain management or pension plan, would be an asset.Strong analytical skills and the ability to the think through problems, assess a variety of factors.ATTRIBUTESExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsThorough with strong attention to detail.Self-motivated, versatile, and adaptable to changing priorities and recent challengesStrong commitment to innovation and continuous improvementAbility to work independently and collaborate in a team environmentProactive to take a hands‑on approach to learn about current processes to automate, and formulate recommendations to improve efficiency and shape future stateExcellent time management and organizational skills and prioritize to effectively manage tasks to completion within required timeframesExcellent analytical, reasoning, and problem‑solving skillsStrong organizational and planning skillsPersuasive and confident communicator, both oral and writtenAble to work in a multi‑faced stakeholder environment with political awareness and diplomacyEXPECTED COMPENSATIONThe expected compensation for this role is an annualized base salary in the range of $61,600 to $86,600.



This range reflects the expected range for new hire base salaries and is subject to change and may be modified in the future. You may also be eligible for a variable incentive depending on organizational, divisional and personal performance. The final total compensation offered will vary depending on your skills, experience and other factors.LIFE AT UPPDo work that matters. We are duty‑bound to serve our members’ interests, and it’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly. That’s why we’ve ingrained sustainability in our work from day one—to ensure our members have a resilient future to retire into, both today and for generations to come.Stronger together. Collaboration is how UPP was born, and it’s how we work with each other and our partners day in, day out. No one at UPP is just a number (even if they are excellent at math) and every win is a shared win.Grow every day. You’ll have the opportunity to work on unique, once‑in‑a‑career projects that maximize your skill set and probably teach you some new ones—at any stage in your career.Prioritize wellness. At UPP, wellness takes many forms. Ultimately, it’s about ensuring our people are cared for in the ways that matter to them. Check out some highlights of our inclusive employee‑focused benefits program including:Defined benefit pension planFlexible hybrid work modelPaid time off – vacations, personal days and wellness daysWork remotely up to eight weeks/yearComprehensive group benefits including medical, dental, vision, etc.Extended paramedical and mental health service coverageHealth care and lifestyle spending accountsFertility treatments, paid parental leave, and gender affirmation coverageEducation Assistance programEEO & PRIVACY STATEMENTSUPP enthusiastically welcomes applications from all qualified applicants and especially invites people with lived experience as an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or as a member of another Human Rights Code protected group that faces barriers to employment to apply. Our goal is to create a barrier‑free experience for every candidate throughout the recruitment process.UPP respects your privacy. For information on how UPP handles the personal information you provide during the application process, please see our Job Applicant Privacy Statement.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Analyst, Finance Operations - C$61,600 - C$86,600 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 UPP
📍 Winnipeg