Senior Financial Analyst

161 Bay Street (93021), Canada, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Senior Financial Analyst

Our Capital One Team.

Yes, we’re a credit card company. But we’re more than that too. We’re driven by what our customers want, and how to make their lives simpler.
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Working with us

How do we do things at Capital One Canada? We listen — to our people, and to our customers. We change with the times and have adopted a flexible hybrid model. Associates working in the hybrid model are expected to come into the office 3 days a week across Tuesdays and Thursdays, reserving Mondays and Fridays as company-wide virtual days. As was true before the pandemic, expectations of being in the office will be balanced with personal life flexibility. We recognize that everyone has a unique working pattern so we’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements that will best accommodate you.

At Capital One we’re committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to build a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, innovative ideas are encouraged and inclusive behaviours are embedded in everything we do to positively impact associates.

We’re focused on helping associates live well—physically, financially and emotionally. When you join us, we support you and those who are most important to you, offering full coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. We’ve designed our benefits program to be flexible, comprehensive and consistent across our organization. From health and fitness center discounts, to training and professional development programs—and much more—you’ll discover that Capital One is committed to helping you live your best life.

Capital One Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants and will meet the needs of those requiring reasonable accommodations.

A day in the life of a Senior Financial Analyst.

The Canada Finance team is primarily responsible for the planning, forecasting and analysis of the financial performance of the Canada business at Capital One. Of specific importance is the team’s ability to influence and guide management to make financially and strategically astute decisions.

The person in this role will work with finance FP&A team and business managers across Capital One to perform financial modeling and ongoing analysis of our existing portfolio and its performance, to inform and guide the business in their decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

Forecasting and actuals management

1. Lead P&L forecast regrounds and load all items into financial data system
2. Prepare month end accrual and reclass entries
3. Perform month end variance analysis, maintain department and account level alignment and prepare variance commentary
4. Manage relationships with Credit, Product, and any other relevant business contacts

Business Customer Reporting & Support

1. Be the “Face of Finance” for portfolio specific P&L related questions from business customers
2. Prepare analysis and materials for senior executive presentations and reporting packages.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with business leadership/teams
4. Provide inputs to line of business finance contacts
5. Provide support on portfolio specific ad hoc requests

Projection Models & Strategic Projects

1. Partner with business contacts to develop portfolio specific forecast model(s)
2. Perform quarterly/semi-annually/annual monitoring as required
3. Participate in and manage automation projects.
4. Leverage financial reporting tools and applications, support the team in standing up new financial views, leading process improvements, and deliver more insightful analysis to business partners

Basic Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree
2. At least 3 years of relevant finance experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. MBA, CPA or CFA
2. Strong sense of teamwork and commitment to deliver high quality, timely results
3. Able to work independently via strong analytical and problem solving skills while also having the ability to build solid relationships with business partners
4. Ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines on an ongoing basis
5. High degree of flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and demands of business partners
6. Create an environment that fosters innovation and automation
7. Expert proficiency in Excel, Essbase and PowerPoint
8. Knowledge of Python would be an advantage

Capital One Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants and will meet the needs of those requiring reasonable accommodations.