Department:
Location:Waterloo, ON
Description
Who we need
We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Systems Business Analystto join our dynamic team. You will play a critical role in enhancing, supporting, and optimizing our finance systems, especially SAP FICO, while driving IFRS-17 compliance and meaningful process improvements. You will serve as a vital bridge between Finance, Actuarial, and IT, ensuring technology meets both regulatory and operational needs.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to gather requirements and define system specifications;
- Lead workshops and stakeholder meetings to align business needs with SAP system capabilities;
- Support the implementation and upgrades of SAP functionalities in partnership with IT and vendors;
- Coordinate testing (SIT \& UAT), validate configuration, and ensure IFRS-17 compliance;
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement;
- Troubleshoot data integrity issues and streamline reporting processes;
- Create clear documentation, user guides, and training materials for finance systems;
- Optimize financial workflows and support cross-functional collaboration;
- Liaise with external vendors for issue resolution and continuous improvement;
- Ensure end-to-end testing, traceability of policies to data/subledger/historical sources.
What You Will Bring
- The experience. 5 to 8 years of experience in financial/business analysis, including 3--5 years in SAP ERP or similar systems. Previous experience in insurance or financial services is highly preferred. Hands-on involvement with IFRS-17 and regulatory compliance. Experience with data analysis, financial modeling, and large datasets. Background in process mapping and financial systems optimization.
- The education. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- The skills. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Familiarity with Tableau, Looker, Alteryx, Python, or Risk Integrity is an asset. Knowledge of Six Sigma, Agile/Waterfall methodologies, and documentation best practices.
- The knowledge. Exposure to insurance products (Life, Creditor, Health, Dental). Understanding of actuarial tools, General Ledger functions, and insurance admin systems. Knowledge of financial and regulatory reporting frameworks.
Why join?
At our company, we see your potential on day one and challenge you to grow your unique strengths as you create a career filled with opportunity, collaboration, and purpose.
You'll also be part of a team that's committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who values diverse perspectives, so that you can be the person you want to be -- both in, and outside, work.
Securian Canada offers a competitive total rewards program with a variety of perks and benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements with monthly financial allocations to support your work-life balance;
- Generous starting paid vacation time, plus additional vacation days for every year of service;
- Paid volunteer day so you can dedicate time to a cause you are passionate about;
- Paid personal and wellness days to support your total wellbeing;
- Educational assistance of up to $3,500 a year (with approval from your manager);
- Flexible health and wellness account (in addition to comprehensive drug and dental coverage) to help pay for a wide range of wellbeing services that are meaningful to you;
- Up to 14% of combined contributions to the RRSP matching program;
- Family-friendly maternity/parental leave and,
- Many more benefits, perks and programs.
Take the first step in building your future with Securian Canada. Apply now.
Securian Canada is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and equal access to employment for all qualified applicants. As such, upon request, Securian Canada will work with applicants that require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. Please contact *******@securiancanada.ca for accommodation requests. All information shared during any accommodation request process will be stored and used only in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Securian Canada/Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company policies.
