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The role will support the FP&A function through data management, reporting, and analytics. This role is responsible for maintaining data integrity, supporting month-end processes, managing adjustments to reconcile reporting data to the General Ledger, and delivering critical financial and operational reporting. The successful candidate will also collaborate with Finance, Commissions, and Sales Field teams to ensure accurate and timely data analysis and reporting.\nWhat you will do:\nSupport month-end processes by preparing and organizing data for reporting and system updates. \nCollaborate with team members to consolidate and validate financial and operational data. \nHelp improve processes to reduce manual work and increase efficiency. \nManage adjustments and updates to data, ensuring accuracy and alignment with financial records. \nAct as a point of contact for questions related to data updates and issue resolution. \nPrepare and deliver recurring reports to support business performance tracking. \nMaintain and update various reports on trends, performance, and key metrics. \nTake ownership of specific data processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely delivery. \nPerform ad-hoc analysis to support business decisions and respond to stakeholder requests. \nIdentify opportunities to enhance data quality, reporting, and overall processes.\nWhat you will bring:\nEducation background in Accounting and/or Finance or another relevant field\n2+ years of experience in financial analysis, data analytics or a similar role\nDemonstrated Power Query and Power Pivot/Power BI (data model) experience in building and maintaining data transformation processes and reporting\nAdvanced Excel skills for data manipulation and analysis\nExperience with preparing and utilizing SQL SELECT, UPDATE, DELETE queries is an asset\nExperience working with SAP including preparing journal entries\nStrong attention to detail and data accuracy\nDedication to upholding a high level of data integrity within our data and reporting processes\nAbility to manage multiple deliverables within tight month-end timelines\nAnalytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills\nEffective communication and stakeholder management\nProactive approach to identifying automation and process improvement opportunities\n-\nThe base salary for this position is between $60,000 - $89,900 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.\nCareer opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.\nGrow with Canada Life\nWe’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country. \nWe’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver - for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!\nWhat we offer:\nWe’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. 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