Senior Financial Analyst Job St. Johns area,St. John's Newfoundland / NL Canada,Finance & Banking

Location: St. John's

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

94,

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

12%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team
, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

Our Senior Financial Analyst supports IT&Labs portfolio planning and governance by owning initiative-level budgeting, forecasting, actuals tracking, variance analysis, and benefits realization reporting. This role enables data-driven investment decisions through disciplined financial analysis, clear executive reporting, and strong partnership with IT and Finance stakeholders.

What you'll do here:

Support the PFR (Prioritization and funding review) and Budgeting

Collect the various request on a monthly basis. Challenge each item and align with the finance team to ensure adequate financial impacts to the IT budget.

Prepare appropriate executive presentations in a timely manner.

Provide cost estimation support for new and ongoing projects.

Track and monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and actuals

Review and analyse resource planning and allocation to ensure alignment with financial objectives.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

Need to understand the portfolio movement and proactively bring visibility to financial challenges/recommendations

Collaborate with the various IT stakeholders to manage initiative budgets.

Develop detailed financial reports and dashboards for stakeholders and leadership.

Analyze financial trends and variances, identifying risks and opportunities.

Benefits and Risk and Compliance Management

Identify, assess and track financial benefits related to initiative execution.

Provide supporting document

Lead benefits discussion and support documentation requirements, as needed.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with finance teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure financial alignment.

Act as a liaison between IT stakeholders and business sponsors on various matters that are lead by the IT&Labs group.

Communicate financial findings in a clear and actionable manner.

Process and Tools Improvement

Enhance financial tracking processes and tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Evaluate and implement financial management tools to streamline reporting and analysis.

Support the IT & Labs team in defining and maintaining financial standards and templates.

What you bring to the table:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

CPA designation or progress toward CPA (preferred).

Over 5 years of experience in financial analysis, project management finance, or a similar role.

Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is a plus.

Proficiency in financial management software (SAP, Oracle,).

Skills
:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, financial modeling).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a financial focus.

Experience with financial reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Competencies

High level of attention to detail and financial accuracy.

Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

A proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial issues.

For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.