Financial Analyst

ABOUT US

At HUB International , we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.

HUB is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst, Employee Benefits & Retirement is responsible for the key internal financial reporting deliverables and financial analysis within the Western Canadian regions of HUB. Based in British Columbia, Alberta or Manitoba, the Financial Accountant will be part Hub’s Western Canadian Finance team and will report to the VP Finance / Director of Finance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide financial and operational reporting and analysis in order to support business decisions and / or as requested by Management.

Identify, investigate and communicate key variances relating to financial and operational metrics.

Assist with key financial reporting processes and journal entries, from closure of broker management systems to preparation of internal financial statements.

Ensure issues are resolved timely and accurately, while working to subsequently address root cause to mitigate future incidents.

Collaborate with the other regional finance team members to identify best practices and to ensure consistency within the National Employee Benefits & Retirement practice.

Assist with annual budget and monthly forecasting processes.

Liaise between Finance and Operations concerning transaction processing and reporting in the broker management system.

Build and maintain positive working relationships.

Other duties as identified.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of internal financial reporting and / or financial analysis experience

BA / BS in Business with an emphasis on accounting. Related experience may offset this requirement.

A firm understanding of accounting and financial concepts and controls surrounding accounting functions.

Strong experience in Microsoft Excel

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

History of balancing multiple priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines

Experience in a shared services accounting environment preferred

Insurance brokerage experience preferred

Flexibility in working schedule to meet deadlines and support a team

JOIN OUR TEAM

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International , you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values : entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.

Department Accounting & FinanceRequired Experience : 2-5 years of relevant experienceRequired Travel : Negligible

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