Assistant Manager, Corporate Finance | Great West

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Great-West Lifeco seeks a Senior Analyst, Corporate Finance & Treasury to support quarterly reporting, cash forecasting, dividend planning and strategic initiatives for Lifeco, working with the Director and a collaborative team in Winnipeg. You will prepare cash flow projections, assist with treasury system implementation, and build financial models for long term incentives and potential M&A activity. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of relevant experience, a finance or valuation designation preferred (CFA, CBV), and CPA or MBA are assets. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word is essential; knowledge of Kyriba, Alteryx, Power BI, Bloomberg or Capital IQ is a plus. Base salary 71,900 to 119,800; applications reviewed on rolling basis. Tips: tailor your resume to quantify impact, highlight senior leadership presentations, show initiative and teamwork, mention willingness to learn and flexible hours, and apply early.

Permanent Full Time

We are looking for a Senior Analyst, Corporate Finance & Treasury. 

The Corporate Finance & Treasury team prepares quarterly reporting and provides research and analysis to senior executives in support of the Great-West Lifeco’s capital management, cash management, strategic initiatives and mergers & acquisitions opportunities. The role reports to the Director, Corporate Finance & Treasury, and partners with the Corporate Finance & Treasury team on a variety of assignments.

The successful candidate will be required to work flexible hours as the work dictates. There is potential to expand the role’s scope based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

What you will do 

• Prepare quarterly and year end analysis to support Corporate Finance & Treasury reporting to senior management, Board of Directors and shareholders 
• Prepare quarterly Lifeco holding company cash reconciliations and projections for review by the Director, Corporate Finance & Treasury
• Prepare quarterly dividend and cash flow plans for Canadian and US banking and treasury teams
• Assist with the implementation of the Company’s treasury management system and use the system to prepare cash flow forecasts on an ongoing basis
• Support financial modeling related to Lifeco’s long-term incentive programs and the associated cash flow and economic hedges
• Review and update Corporate Finance & Treasury procedures and model documentation at least annually or as required
• Conduct industry research and prepare competitor analysis for both domestic and international companies
• Prepare public company comparable trading analysis and precedent transactions analysis for the Company’s key geographies and lines of business
• Support the team in its work with global finance teams on various projects including internal and external business valuations, global mergers and acquisitions, internal reorganizations and impairment testing
• Support the Director, Corporate Finance & Treasury with capital planning analysis and administration associated with the issuance and redemption of capital securities and dividend recommendations
• Provide additional financial modelling and analysis support for other Corporate Finance & Treasury projects as required 

What you will bring 

• Business related post secondary degree or combination of education and directly related experience
• Candidates with Finance/Business valuation designation or partial completion are preferred (i.e., CFA, CBV)
• Other professional designations are considered assets (CPA, MBA)
• This is not a traditional accounting role, yet a CPA with a willingness to learn would be strongly considered
• Four or more years of related experience with progressive growth of accountabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Experience preparing financial models and compiling financial market data
• Excellent analytical skills and experience drafting written presentations for senior leadership
• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication (written and oral) with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality work within short timelines
• Ability to grasp concepts quickly and proven multi-tasking abilities
• Working knowledge of Kyriba, Alteryx, Power BI, Multifonds, Bloomberg, SAP, or Capital IQ is considered an asset

The base salary for this position is between $71,900.00 - $119,800.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Great-West Lifeco

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life. At the end of 2024, our companies had over 32,250 employees, 106,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 40 million customer relationships.

Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.

What we offer:  

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member: 

Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. 

Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. 

Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.  

Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. 

Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!  

Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.  

Learn more about Great-West Lifeco.  

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact  [email protected]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Great-West Lifeco policies.  

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