Financial Analyst – Financial Planning and Analysis
Alberta Blue Cross
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Alberta • 🇨🇦 Canada
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Establish consultative relationships with divisional leaders in developing driver-based budgets, forecasts and assessing variances as their financial business partner
- Compile and present financial information and analysis through visualization and dashboards division management
- Work closely and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance evidence-based decisions
- Prepare draft presentation materials and speaking notes for the Director’s presentations to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors
- Engage with areas to understand their business, interpret financial results, costing output, drivers and assumptions, and deliver reporting on a regular basis
- Support periodic external reporting and audit compliance through preparation of reports and analysis
- Provide responsive support for ad hoc requests from Division Management
Requirements
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) is preferred
- A related undergraduate degree coupled with several years of related experience will be considered
- 4+ years’ progressively responsible experience in financial planning and analysis in a similar size organization
- Critical thinking skills in pursuit of continuous improvement and value-add
- Demonstrated experience in developing and analyzing driver-based models
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience developing, designing, analyzing and continuously improving reports
- Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple deliverables, anticipate obstacles and meet deadlines
- Initiative in taking ownership and responsibility
- Proficiency in data analysis through Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Workday Adaptive, Power BI and other data analysis tools are preferred
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Opportunities for career growth
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial planningfinancial analysisdriver-based budgetingdata analysisreport developmentcosting analysisvariance assessmentpresentation preparationdashboard visualizationcontinuous improvement
Soft skills
critical thinkinginterpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailinitiativeownershipresponsibilitycollaborationprioritization
Certifications
CPAundergraduate degree in related field