Financial Analyst - 12785

Do you have working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS? Are you eager to gain some experience in the financial services industry? Do you have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills? If so we have the role for you!We are currently looking for individuals to join our client, one of Canada's largest insurance and financial services companies, as a Financial Analyst.This role is open to candidates in TorontoAdvantages- Gain experience working for a well-known insurance company- Hybrid role - onsite 3 days a week- Work location is Toronto- Working days: Monday - Friday- 4-month contract- Pay Rate: $29.97 - $41.00 / Hour- Start ASAPWorkers placed through Randstad are eligible for preferred rates on health, dental, and life insurance. This Value-add program will provide a wide range of options to suit your needs.ResponsibilitiesAs a Financial Analyst, your responsibilities will be:1. Global Real Estate Platform Financial Planning / Forecasting, Reporting and Analysis•Providing high quality financial information and analysis for MIM’s global real estate platform. •Preparing and presenting the monthly financial results, including analysis of actual to budget variance, and progress against the objectives set out in the AIP scorecard.•Collaborating with global real estate team and MIM finance teams to develop annual plan and monthly forecast for MIM’s global real estate platform, ensuring alignment with the product’s offering / governing documents and property-level budget as appropriate.•Identifying and implementing continuous improvement with respect to finance processes, controls and performance reporting and analysis.•Meeting the needs of senior management through the provision of value-added analysis, with in-depth understanding of MIM global real estate business and broader market trends. This can include supporting the development and maintenance of the product-level profitability and fund performance models.•Assisting with continuous enhancement of processes and controls related to financial and management reporting.•Providing input to the design, implementation and ongoing operation of financial systems which support the global real estate business.2. Private Markets and Global Real Estate Project & Strategy Support and Analysis•Providing commercial input and financial analysis and support for global real estate strategic initiatives and business projects, as needed. Where applicable, assist with development of project financials and performance tracking of implemented initiatives.•Contributing to and provide input in other Segment and Group Finance initiatives as required.•Assisting with other ad-hoc projects or analysis.3. Private Markets Global Real Estate Fund Financial Reporting Deliverables and Analysis•Supporting AVP, Planning and Analysis, Global Real Estate Operations, where applicable, in providing oversight over the Fund’s external and internal financial reporting deliverables and analysis, and in supporting and assisting with the Fund’s transactions and structure changes, by collaborating with various internal Shared Service teams and external consultants.Qualifications•University Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance.•4-5 years of professional experience. Experience in real estate industry and/or investment management industry is strongly preferred but not mandatory.•Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent accounting or finance professional credential.•Strong finance background with 4-5 years of increasing responsibility in financial accounting / reporting and analysis.•Working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS•Experience with financial reporting processes, data and information management, controls, reporting and analysis.•Ability to work with complex investment structures and review fund offering / governing documents.•Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail but have ability to assess complex situation with a big picture mindset.•Relevant experience with accounting and financial systems in complex organizations•Experience in financial planning and forecasting.•Flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements and priorities.•A strong quantitative and analytic approach to building business strategies and establishing measurement systems to monitor growth, efficiency and profitability.•Organized, self-motivated and able to multitask in a fast paced and dynamic work environment, and able to work with minimal supervision.•Vision, respect for and understanding of mission-driven institutions.•Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to cater the message to various stakeholders including senior executives.•Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across the Division and with external stakeholders; ability to collaborate, negotiate, and influence effectively.SummaryIf you are interested in the Financial Analyst, please apply online at www.randstad.ca.Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.