Associate, Finance and Operations

About the Company

Ourclientisa pension plan investment company.As an Associate, Technology & Operations Business Management you will lead independent pieces of work that contribute to key deliverables and initiatives for your department, including supporting operational and financial activities. You will also help provide strategic recommendations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business as usual activities and special projects.The Strategy & Operations (S&O) team within the Technology & Operations (T&O) department plays a pivotal role in the financial and workforce management of the department. Our team is accountable for the planning,executionand oversight of financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, financialreviewsand cost optimization.

Why Work Here

• Accelerated exposure and responsibility
• Global career development opportunities
• Diverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• A hybrid-flexible work environment with an emphasis on in-person collaboration
• A culture rooted in principles of integrity, partnership, and high performance
• An organization with an important social purpose that positivelyimpactslives

About the Opportunity

• Prepare and develop effective,timelyreporting and trend analysis,utilizingvarious sources of information tofacilitatebetter decision making and bring value-added insights.
• Foster strong partnerships with various departments and senior leadership (within and outside of T&O), promoting effective communication and collaboration to achieve business goals.
• Coordinate the development of three-year financial plans and quarterly forecasts for various groups within T&O with a zero-based budgeting mindset.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses of organizational processes, systems, and financial data toidentifyareas for improvement and opportunities for growth.
• Track departmental objective progress diligently and systematically, creating summaries as needed for senior audiences.
• Coordinate requirements gathering and provide testing support for new departmental systems and tools.
• Project work and ad-hoc duties asrequired.

About You

• UniversityBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or a related field.
• CPA designation considered an asset
• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis,strategyor operations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships effectively with people at all levels.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively.

Salary Range

$120,000 - $140,000/year

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Eligibility

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.