CNA Financial Corporation
Senior Financial Analyst , Financial Planning and Analysis - 12 Month Contract
CNA Financial Corporation, Scarborough, ON
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, this role will work closely with the management team and key business partners to develop forecasts and financial plans on a monthly and annual basis as well as provide on-going analysis of the results to support the business. The role is dynamic and incorporates a number of skills including; financial analysis, strategic analysis, business modeling, metric development and report generation. The role will work closely with key stakeholders in our home office and the FP&A and Accounting teams across the organization
JOB DESCRIPTION:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
At CNA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs.
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, this role will work closely with the management team and key business partners to develop forecasts and financial plans on a monthly and annual basis as well as provide on-going analysis of the results to support the business. The role is dynamic and incorporates a number of skills including; financial analysis, strategic analysis, business modeling, metric development and report generation. The role will work closely with key stakeholders in our home office and the FP&A and Accounting teams across the organization
JOB DESCRIPTION:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare monthly production, rate & retention reports and monthly financial analysis pack with supporting variance analysis
- Assist the business in the preparation of the quarterly business performance review
- Execution of the annual Plan using Workday Adaptive Planning to produce the Canadian P&L which includes premium, reinsurance, acquisition and expenses
- Use of performance metrics to showcase insights on plan results to executive leadership team
- Run monthly forecast process including projections for premiums, reinsurance, losses, acquisition cost and expenses
- Develop performance metrics and assist management by highlighting key business drivers
- Provide training to users and business as needed
- Recommend process improvements, and ensure that the enhanced process meets Internal and external Audit controls
- Participate in projects and provide ad hoc variance analytics as required
SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- A university degree in finance, business or data analytics
- CPA accounting designation preferred
- 5+ years of experience in FP&A/ financial reporting/ data analytics
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
- Experience with Workday and Adaptive is considered an asset
- Experience and knowledge of insurance is considered an asset
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to conceptualize details and develop action plans for problem solving and decision making
At CNA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs.