Finance Operations Analyst

About Us:

Propel (TSX: PRL) is the fintech company building a new world of financial opportunity by facilitating access to credit for consumers underserved by traditional financial institutions. Through its AI-driven platform, Propel evaluates customers in a more comprehensive way than traditional credit scores can. Our revolutionary fintech platform has already helped consumers access over one million loans and lines of credit and over one billion dollars in credit.

To build a new world of opportunity we bring together the brightest talent to help us build opportunities. We are entrepreneurs and believe in measuring success through results and growing within; talent and hard work never goes unnoticed. At Propel, we are here to change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together.

We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, who foster curiosity and growth in our employees. Our culture is why we've been so successful and why our employees choose Propel to build their careers. It's also why we're one of North America's fastest growing companies and a Best Place to Work.

Join us as we change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together.

About You:

As a fast-growing fintech, we stay true to our startup roots. You picture yourself within a vibrant and entrepreneurial organization where your ideas will be heard, and you have an opportunity to showcase your talent. You are motivated by goals, a self-starter and like to wear multiple hats.

You are a talented professional looking for a career, not a job and dedicated to excellence in process design and improvement. Reporting to the Director, Finance Operations, the Finance Operations Analyst works within the Finance function to operationalize new business initiatives and streamline existing processes with the goal of optimizing efficiency. You are a well-rounded individual and have been recognized for your ability to turn business concepts into actionable, established processes. You want your high-impact deliverables to guide the development of new business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, design, documentation, and implementation of finance operations processes and transformation initiatives.
• Work closely with senior leadership, cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify and define business initiative/project requirements, scope and objectives.
• Monitor and track progress and handle any issues that arise.
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status adequately to all participants.
• Develop tools, templates and procedural documentation.
• Ensure success of initiatives/projects by driving day to day finance operations through the timely coordination of task assignments across the broader Finance team.
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business priorities and impact.
• Perform risk management to minimize project timeline and internal control risks.
• Engage with senior Finance leaders to identify and maintain a backlog of continuous improvement opportunities and initiate projects to realize these improvements.
• Appreciate the technical differences between all business lines and related finance processes.
• Keep a pulse on digital technologies available (such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI)) in the market that can help drive digital transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree, or Masters, in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 3-5 years experience working in finance or accounting with a focus on operations management or finance transformation.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and analyze data to draw appropriate conclusions
• Strong project management skills.
• A background of successfully contributing to change initiatives & driving process/continuous improvement.
• A proven ability to learn quickly, absorb complicated concepts, and not afraid to ask questions.
• A proactive, "service-first" attitude combined with superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage relationships in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating persistence, persuasiveness, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Time Management Skills. Ability to work under time constraints and within short deadlines and can multi-task and deal with several projects simultaneously.
• Results-driven; Quality oriented. Strong attention to detail and quality, followed through to project completion.
• Professionalism, positive attitude, and the ability to work well with diverse perspectives are keys to success in this position.

Benefits to Joining Propel

• Growth and opportunity – we pride ourselves on promoting from within
• Incredible company culture
• Competitive salary and health benefits
• Comprehensive vacation package
• Group health and dental benefits
• Group RRSP program
• Support for new parents
• Diverse and inclusive workplace

Should you require accommodation throughout any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please specify your requirements when submitting your application and we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, including aboriginal, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, regardless of race, ethnicity, family status, national origin, age, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls.