Senior Financial Analyst

at  Sun Life

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Financial Analyst will be part of the Retail Advice & Solutions Reporting and Controls team and will be responsible for financial reporting & regulatory processes. This will encompass all of the accounting, analytical and reporting processes involved with ensuring our portfolio is in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and that all internal and external reporting requirements are met. The need to support in depth analysis and clearly define and communicate resolutions requires an advanced level of technical proficiency, analytical insight and operational efficiency.
The Senior Financial Analyst can expect to work with a variety of different groups including Retail Advice & Solutions Finance & Actuarial, Canadian Operations, Canadian Finance, Regulators, Audit and Tax.

NOTES/UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS:

• Some overtime will be required during peak reporting periods (month and quarter ends)

• Responsibility for complete, accurate, and timely financial reporting & regulatory processes for Retail Advice & Solutions within the Canadian business group
• Responsibility for preparation and analysis of quarterly earnings analysis, as well as accountability to provide additional explanations and interpretations of issues as required
• Continue to enhance financial controls framework under IFRS 17 reporting including development of key disclosure analysis roll forwards and Finance ‘Green Button’ submissions
• Provide leadership and support for strategic projects and ad-hoc requests, including interpretation of requests and development of processes and controls to incorporate the results of projects and initiatives into controlled and efficient reporting processes
• Reporting and analysis to satisfy audit requirements and support the control environment, as well as supporting a continuous improvement working environment
• Develop strong partnership with Actuarial team members to investigate and explain key drivers for financial results