Senior Financial Analyst

Role impact:

Reporting to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, the Senior Financial Analyst will be accountable for many of the team’s management reporting deliverables, including coordination and consolidation of the company’s annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes. The Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate extensively across functional areas and with business partners to provide transparent communication of financial insights and analysis to management and the Board. The Senior Financial Analyst is curious and action oriented and will focus on fully understanding business drivers and the underlying financial results, while continuously pursuing value generating insights.

What you will deliver:

• Working with financial models, analyze financial data in combination with key performance indicators to provide financial insights and value-add recommendations to business partners and management;
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports to the Board and Audit Committee with commentary and analysis explaining variances to budget/forecast;
• Partner with cross-functional business partners to critically evaluate assumptions, risks, and opportunities within the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes;
• Consolidate the annual budget for presentation to Executives and the Board;
• Support cross-functional business partners with in-depth analysis of Corporate G&A costs, and continuously monitor and evaluate reasonability of Corporate allocations to properties to ensure equitable allocation;
• Support monthly capital and cash flow forecasting;
• Perform ad-hoc analysis including “what if” scenario modeling to provide value-add insights to business partners and management;
• Maintain an understanding of industry trends, key business / cost drivers, and accounting policies;
• Focus on continuous process improvement and advancing data analytics – leverage technology solutions to streamline manual processes and reduce operational risk, enhance real-time analytical capabilities, and improve upon visual presentation of financial insights;
• Recommend and test changes to financial reports ensuring that they remain current and meaningful.

What your strengths are:

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills;
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills;
• Strong data management and Excel modelling skills;
• Ability to build complex financial models, PowerPoint presentations, and dashboards;
• Ability to analyze business results, identify issues and trends, and communicate findings/analysis in a clear and concise manner;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• Ability to multi-task, work with minimal supervision and deliver high quality reports under tight deadlines.

What you need to succeed:      

• University degree in Business combined with CPA or equivalent accreditation;
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably with experience in the real estate industry;
• Working knowledge of IFRS;
• Tech savvy with exceptional computer skills, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities;
• Strong business partnering and collaboration abilities
• Knowledge of real estate accounting policies and procedures an asset;
• Experience in Yardi Voyager an asset;
• Experience with Tableau/PowerBI an asset.

Starting base salary for this job level may range from $81,433 to $108,577. The actual base salary offered will consider several factors including, but not limited to the role, experiences, skills & qualifications, location, market and internal considerations; with this context, CF reserves the right to pay above this range. Cadillac Fairview offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to base pay which may include a performance – based incentive plan, a comprehensive pension and benefits plan, paid time off including vacation, well-being & volunteer days and support for continued growth and development.

Why you should join us:

At Cadillac Fairview we have been transforming communities for over 50 years.  We are so much more than our properties.  We are building leaders at all levels.  We offer the challenge of interesting work, a great organizational culture, the opportunity to collaborate with the best in the business, and support for your growth and development.  We reward values-based behavior and superior results with a competitive rewards package that includes best-in-class benefits and pension.  Imagine a place where you can make a difference!

At CF our everyday actions and critical business decisions are guided by our CF Values. Achieving results is naturally important for us and we achieve results through behaviours that are consistent with our CF Values.

Are you someone who believes in our values?

• Aim Higher – we strive to exceed expectations
• Own Your Expertise – we empower ourselves and each other
• Collaborate Effectively – we bring the right people together to get the right results
• Engage with Empathy – we objectively consider the needs of others
• Embrace Change – we drive, learn from, and adapt to change

At CF you’ll join a diverse community and award-winning team where your talent and commitment to excellence are welcomed, valued and respected.  We’re ready to meet you there – are you?

CF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.  If you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment, assessment, and/or selection process, please notify your CF contact or email cfcareers@cadillacfairview.com.

This posting is for a vacant position. CF may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology, alongside human review, to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

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