Senior Financial Performance Analyst

At Conexus, we are focused on supporting our members with their needs of today, while also helping them work towards their goals for the future. It's more than conducting a banking transaction, it's about providing our members with insightful content, tools, expert advice, and a full suite of products to empower them and inspire confidence in their financial decision-making. We prioritize growth and efficiency while never compromising on the financial well-being of our members. We do this by lending an ear to each member's unique needs throughout Saskatchewan, ensuring personalized solutions.

Our employees are curious, courageous, confident and committed. They are the reason we consistently deliver outstanding member experiences. They're more than just individuals who come to work each day, each employee is a vital part of Conexus.

We acknowledge that our Conexus offices and facilities are located on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 lands. These are the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the Métis.

The bigger picture

We're looking for someone with a forward-thinking mindset and a keen eye for detail to come on board as our Senior Financial Performance Analyst. Your strong financial acumen will play an essential role in providing key stakeholders with data-driven analytics that contemplate capital, financial sustainability, and risk concepts, to make responsible decisions for members of the credit union.

How you'll be spending your time

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Managing the consolidated corporate annual budget and forecasting process for Conexus and its subsidiaries.
• Scrutinize, analyze, and problem solve budget and forecasting input and results.
• Collaborating with various departments to develop and manage the annual budget and long-term financial forecasts.
• Create reporting packages for senior leaders and the Board illustrating alignment to financial sustainability measures.
• Creating complex financial models to simulate various scenarios, assess risk, and support strategic planning.
• Monitoring financial performance against budget and forecasts, identifying variances and providing actionable insights.

Performance Metrics:

• Continuously track and analyze key performance indicators to measure the company's financial health and make strategic recommendations.
• Assessment, monitoring, and recommendation of key performance indicators including financial Balanced Scorecard measures.

Financial Reporting and Financial Analysis:

• Complete financial analysis and/or financial advice for plans and projects, business cases, and investment opportunities for both strategic corporate and department initiatives, with alignment to corporate sustainability targets.
• Managing capital by developing and maintaining asset and capital allocation models to optimize the organization's reward within risk tolerance; support improvement of long-term planning and target setting through analysis of financial suitability.
• Develop and maintain profitability and segmented reporting.
• Support preparation for detailed financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements as required.

The way people describe you

You are a proactive, self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You are a team player who enjoys collaborating with internal and external partners to accomplish your goals. You are an excellent facilitator and demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management. You are curious with a strong aptitude for problem-solving that enables you to assess situations and calmly identify solutions. You leverage data to predict expectations for the future. You understand key risk concepts that impact financial institutions and can describe and apply these to your analysis. You are an expert in the knowledge of IFRS accounting standards, best practices, and standards. You are flexible and can switch direction quickly in a rapidly changing environment

The experience you bring

• 5+ years' experience in a financial environment, with 2 years' experience in a complex financial environment.
• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field or a relevant combination of experience and post-secondary education.
• Completion of or working towards professional Accounting or Finance designation (CPA, CFA) or MBA in the Finance field of study.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel knowledge, financial software and databases.
• Knowledge of CUDGC regulatory environment including Basel III capital framework and Accounting Standards (IFRS) will be considered an asset.

Salary Range:

$82,190 - $109,590 with 13% Short Term Incentive Target

Benefits and Perks

The success of our members relies heavily on the performance and accomplishments of our employees. That's why we prioritize offering our team a variety of perks and benefits designed to support their success and well-being both at work and in their personal lives. Some of these additional benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Preferred rates for all your banking needs helping to make life more affordable.
• Generous vacation benefits with 10 additional paid days off giving you time to spend on what's most important to you.
• Competitive benefit package options covering off all aspects of personal wellness.
• 7% pension matching after one year of employment to support you towards retirement.

We are excited to welcome candidates who bring a blend of academic, professional and volunteer experience that sets them apart. Research shows that many applicants tend to apply only when they meet every qualification of the role. However, we encourage you to explore opportunities that closely match your skillset and experience. We truly value diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, as we are dedicated to creating inclusive and diverse workplaces. You might just be the ideal addition to our team that we've been searching for! This opportunity closes on January 12, 2025, so apply now! If you have questions about this position, please contact Karin Sundqvist at jobs@conexus.ca.