Business Analyst

Job title: Business Analyst

Company: Robertson & Company


Job description: Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join our client.Contract Dates: 6 months
Pay Range: $50 to $55 per hour
Business Hours: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial and contract analysis to support and maintain adherence to strategy and develop reports and presentations utilizing analytical findings that support planning and decision-making and address the needs of Senior Management and The Board and support planning and decision-making
• Identify, assess and recommend solutions for financial issues that impact property acquisition reporting. In addition, provide ad hoc reports (E.g. variance cost analysis, reconciliation of account)
• Create financial models, apply reporting templates, and automate processes to meet corporate standards
• Provide Manager, Property Acquisition Controls and property Acquisitions teams with financial analysis and associated financial reporting within required deadlines
• Process updated approval submission memos and project budgets tables for each settlement to ensure approvals and sufficient funding are in place
• Review and summarize contracts, legal documentation, the Expropriations Act and other relevant documentation pertinent to the acquisition
• Work closely with the in-house property data management database (PETRA) to ensure information is correctly reflected in all reports
• Manage the Month-end and Year-end phase of projects property acquisition ensuring all accrual entries are correct and meet the required protocols
• Lead the analysis and delivery of financial reporting by reconciling cost accrued, forecasting expenditures, and identifying variances; present data in dashboards, charts, graphs and/or tables to capture and present meaningful information/data for reporting, analysis, and presentation purposes for use by management in identifying and implementing process improvements
• Work to ensure transparency and identify process for improvement, and helps implement measures to rectify deficiencies in process, protocol, and procedures

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

• Completion of a degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Accounting, or related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in real estate, property accounting, finance, financial analysis and reporting, preferably with a real estate environment
• Experience in using systems and applications, such as Excel (advanced), Power BI, Oracle, Unifier, Ecosys, Visio, Word, PowerPoint or similar
• Experience in accounting, financial analysis, reporting principles and practices in large complex projects
• Experience in month-end, project forecast and capital budget

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy

****ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A CRIMINAL AND CREDIT CHECK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS****How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.

Expected salary: $50 – 55 per hour

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:51:36 GMT

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