Sr. Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This role is located at our Yonge Eglinton Centre Office. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, this role plays a key part in supporting RioCan’s forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes, providing analysis and insights that inform business decisions across the organization.

The role is well-suited for candidates who are analytical, collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with little direction, looking to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform financial analysis and modelling for forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning purposes;
• Gather, organize, and analyze large datasets from the accounting systems;
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather assumptions, validate inputs, and communicate key financial insights;
• Compare inputs to MD&A and FS or external data to assess reasonability;
• Prepare actual versus reforecast, budget, and/or business plan analyses to understand key drivers of change;
• Prepare clear and concise reporting packages, presentations and recommendations for senior management, highlighting key findings, drivers of change, risks and opportunities;
• Support the quarterly accounting close process by comparing and aligning actual results to forecast and/or budget assumptions;
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset, proactively looking to create process efficiencies and reducing manual work;
• Other ad hoc analyses / projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline;
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant analytical work experience;
• CPA, CFA, or similar professional designation is considered an asset;
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills;
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manipulate and interpret large volumes of data (i.e. work with complex formulae) and information;
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders at various levels, including senior management;
• Highly self-motivated individual to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities with a “can-do” attitude;
• Advanced Excel skills, e.g. proficiency in INDEX, MATCH, LOOKUP, IF, AND, OR, SUMIF along with comfort in handling multi-year Excel models;
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and collaboration tools such as Teams or OneDrive for document sharing and review;
• Experience utilizing AI-enabled tools or emerging technologies to improve workflow efficiency and decision-making is considered an asset.