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Lead Financial Analyst, Strategic Business Partnering

3 months ago


Markham, Ontario, Canada Aviva Full time
About Us:
At Aviva, we believe in the power of collaboration. Our core values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence – guide our approach to business.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst specializing in Finance Business Partnering. This role is integral to our professional and strategically driven business partnering team, reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President of Business Partnering.

Key Responsibilities:

Enhancing Business Performance

Ensure that all business decisions are underpinned by comprehensive financial analysis, utilizing essential data resources, analytical tools, structured frameworks, and best practices.

Comprehend the primary financial and operational performance indicators and assist in their consistent integration into our business management reporting.

Support the development and refinement of relevant efficiency metrics, dashboards, and financial/non-financial KPIs to facilitate effective performance management.

Prepare financial performance reports for monthly leadership assessments.

Analyze financial performance through variance analysis, identifying trends in relation to plans and forecasts.

Play a pivotal role in the execution of annual plans and quarterly forecasts.

Identify and drive enhancements in execution, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and dashboards.


Building Relationships

Collaborate closely with the entire FP&A team and external business partners to proactively address potential challenges and opportunities.

Provide insights into future trends, maintain a broad perspective, influence senior management, and focus on aligning Finance with other business functions.

Foster relationships within the FP&A team and beyond, delivering exceptional client experiences and strengthening cross-functional relationships.


Strategic Oversight

Ensure accurate financial assumptions are consistently made in corporate and business unit strategic planning processes.

Effectively participate in the development of planning models that reflect key value drivers in a dynamic environment.

Provide a consistent approach that aids the business in measuring its performance against strategic and operational plans.

Adopt a digital-first and customer-centric mindset.


Performance Measurement and Management Control

Understand the key financial and operational performance drivers and assist in their consistent integration into business management reporting.

Track and analyze predictive and actionable information.

Coordinate the communication of performance relative to the business's goals and strategies.

Establish and advance forward-looking planning and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment between financial and strategic plans.


Governance and Stewardship

Oversee the implementation of effective financial controls across the business to mitigate undesirable risks.

Align finance processes and priorities with those of the business, adapting as necessary to meet evolving needs.

Engage early in product decision-making processes.


Qualifications:
5+ years of post-qualification experience in financial management (preferably 3-5 years within a P&C organization).
This role requires a high degree of independence, visibility, and communication skills.
Possess strong influencing abilities and demonstrate natural leadership qualities.
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with proven leadership and motivational capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives within a structured framework.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the capacity to empower a dedicated team.
Solid understanding and strategic perspective on the insurance sector.
Experience in contract negotiation, business modeling, acquisitions, and integration.
Strong grasp of financial, strategic, and performance management processes.
Proven ability to embrace and lead change, demonstrating adaptability, decisiveness, and sound judgment.
A degree in Business (Finance, Economics, Accounting & Finance) or equivalent qualifications.
CA/CPA, CMA, CGA, or equivalent certification.

What We Offer:

A competitive rewards package that includes base salary, eligibility for annual bonuses, retirement savings plans, health benefits, personal wellness initiatives, and volunteer opportunities.

Outstanding career development opportunities and support for professional development education.

A competitive vacation package with the option to purchase additional days off.

Employee-driven programs focused on diversity and inclusion.

Corporate wellness initiatives to support the physical and mental health of our employees.

A hybrid flexible work model.

Aviva Canada is committed to providing accommodations for employees with disabilities throughout their career.