Analyst- Financial

Truthfulness Fairness Value Loyalty

As one of Canada's largest insurance providers, Western has more than 220 locations across Canada. With over 2,100 team members, our actions are anchored in our Guiding Principles, Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty.

We take care to deliver the right insurance solution every time so our customers can live confidently.

Financial Analyst

As a member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, you will help enable and support our short-term and long-term strategy.

Here is what a typical day looks like

• Annual and Long-Term Operating Plans and Capital Plans (cash & debt)
• Financial analysis for business cases to support business decision making including Net Present Value and discounted cash flows
• Research macroeconomic and microeconomic conditions to support forecasts and projections
• Identify financial performance trends, financial risks and make recommendations
• Work with stakeholders across the organization when required to review financial information and forecasts
• Provide support in creating financial models and making financial forecasts.
• Support the development and analysis of compensation plans
• Creating and supporting cost allocation models

The value you bring

• 4+ years of accounting and / or analysis experience
• CPA designation is required
• Experience in the following areas is an asset :
• Enterprise Financial Planning including Operating and Capital Planning
• Writing and presenting business cases
• Analyzing and presenting financial information
• Organization and prioritization skills in high volume environment
• Ability to work with and learn a variety of software programs
• Working knowledge of Excel (intermediate level, pivot tables)
• Exposure to IBM Cognos reporting an asset

Hours : Full-time 37.5 / hour / week

Location : Remote anywhere in Canada

Compensation Range : $80,000 - $96,000

Requisition # : 80886

What if I don’t meet every requirement?

If you’re excited about the role but your experience doesn’t check every box we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role or we might have another that suits you even better!

At Western, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace in the communities we work and live in If you have questions or require accommodation,

Health and Wellness

We take pride in providing programs that add value to our people’s lives after all, they are our greatest asset. Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package consisting of 3 weeks’ vacation, 14 wellness days, company matching investment and savings programs, and 100% employer-paid group benefits, including a health care spending account.

For over 20 years, supporting our local communities has been a part of everything we do it’s engrained in our culture though the